Costs of stents, dialysis may drop
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Kidney and heart patients are expected to get some relief as the government is going to withdraw some taxes on equipment for kidney dialysis and coronary stents in the next budget.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Over 200 tariff lines set for rationalisation
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Move is part of wider trade tax reform as Bangladesh prepares for LDC graduation
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
NATIONAL BUDGET FOR FY27 / Govt plans tax relief for middle class
15 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The government is planning to ease the tax burden on lower- and middle-income taxpayers in the 2026-27 budget by gradually raising the tax-free income limit and introducing multi-year tax declarations to provide greater certainty for individuals.
15 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt may raise excise duty-free deposit limit to Tk 5 lakh
13 May 2026, 00:00 AM
At present, the duty-free bank deposit limit is Tk 3 lakh
13 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Thousands get jobs as PRAN-RFL revives abandoned mills
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
A few years ago, Champa Begum moved from Rajshahi to Gazipur for factory work, leaving behind her young daughter. Today, the 30-year-old no longer has to make that choice.
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Inflation climbs above 9% in April
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Food and non-food prices rise, with transport and energy adding upward pressure
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Fuel price hikes to stoke inflation, but ministers see limited impact
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
After the onset of the US-Israel war on Iran, some policymakers initially took a firm stance, publicly claiming credit for not adjusting fuel prices to shield consumers from global shocks. They argued that they did not want to pass the burden onto the people.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Without NBR reform, the revenue crisis will only deepen
4 May 2026, 13:00 PM
Is there any immediate prospect of reviving meaningful revenue sector reforms under the new government?
4 May 2026, 13:00 PM
Ministers see limited impact, economists warn fuel price hikes will feed inflation
Economists say Bangladesh’s already high inflation makes it harder for households to absorb fresh increases in fuel-linked costs
3 May 2026, 20:41 PM
ADP spending hits multi-year low amid political transition
The government’s development expenditure has fallen to its lowest level in at least five years in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26).
27 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Missed targets: NBR needs Tk 2.6 lakh crore by June to avoid shortfall
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) fell short of its nine-month tax collection target by nearly Tk 1 lakh crore, leaving it needing to mobilise over Tk 2.60 lakh crore in the final quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26).
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM
No room for illusory budgeting amid fiscal strain
Bangladesh can no longer afford “surreal” budgets built on inflated projections and political convenience, warned eminent economist Debapriya Bhattacharya.
13 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Inflation outpaces wages for 50 months
For many, negative real incomes have pushed protein off plates and now threaten a heavier debt burden
13 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Industry loses share as services race ahead in economy
Small businesses and service providers, from retail shops to transport and personal services, are expanding more rapidly than formal manufacturing units, prompting economists to question the sustainability of the country’s long-term growth.
8 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Two-thirds of registered taxpayers skip return filing
Most filings for FY26, which is around 42.97 lakh, were made online, while 3.04 lakh were paper-based
5 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Development spending trails at 30% as govt transition slows projects
Even eight months into the current fiscal year, government agencies have spent barely a third of the annual development budget thanks to administrative inactivity as the interim administration ended its term and a new government assumed office.
2 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Foreign loan commitments rise, but disbursal slows
Bangladesh secured higher foreign loan commitments in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, yet actual disbursement fell by 26 percent compared with the same period last year, raising concerns about the country’s ability to use external funds effectively.
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Foreign loan commitments rise, but disbursal slows
Bangladesh secured higher foreign loan commitments in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, yet actual disbursement fell by 26 percent compared with the same period last year, raising concerns about the country’s ability to use external funds effectively.
30 March 2026, 22:02 PM
Youth unemployment contributing to social risks
Govt report says youth could drive growth or become demographic burden
27 March 2026, 00:00 AM
NBR misses Jul-Feb revenue target by 28% despite growth
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) fell short of its revenue target by 28 percent during July-February of fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), leaving a gap of Tk 71,472 crore.
26 March 2026, 00:02 AM
Iran war could wipe out up to 3% of Bangladesh GDP
A prolonged US-Israel war on Iran could reduce Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) by as much as 3 percent over the next two years, according to a new policy analysis by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (Sanem).
16 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Iran war could shake Bangladesh economy 'like an earthquake'
When tensions escalate among global and regional powers, the shockwaves ripple through oil markets, shipping lanes, labour migration routes, and financial systems, reaching economies thousands of kilometres away.
10 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Same fields, same labour, never the same pay
Every day, life starts for Nurnahar Begum before sunrise in Rajosh village of Gobindaganj upazila in Gaibandha.
9 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Inflation hits 10-month high in February, crosses 9%
Supply gaps, Ramadan demand and poll-related spending drove the spike, economists say
9 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh educates its women, but leaves many without jobs
Bangladesh has made striking gains in educating its women. Universities and colleges now turn out more female graduates than ever before, nearly half of all students.
8 March 2026, 12:00 PM
NBR to verify import taxes through customs database
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has ordered income tax officials to use import data directly when calculating tax liabilities, a move aimed at curbing evasion and easing the refund burden on businesses.
6 March 2026, 00:00 AM
BBS conducts country’s first labour demand survey
The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) is conducting the country’s first Labour Demand Survey 2025 to generate demand-side labour data and guide employment, training and skills development policies. The data are now being processed, with findings expected by June.
4 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy logs slowest growth in three years
Bangladesh’s economy grew 3.49 percent in the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), the slowest expansion in at least three years, owing to weaker performances in the agriculture and services sectors.
27 February 2026, 00:00 AM