BBS plans advance calendar for data releases
30 September 2026
The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) is set to introduce an annual advance calendar showing when it will publish major statistics, making government data more predictable and accessible to users.
30 September 2026
Fuel shock to ripple across economy
22 September 2026
The government’s latest fuel price hike is set to ripple across the economy, threatening to rekindle inflation just as it had begun to ease, experts say.
22 September 2026
Fuel price hike may prolong inflationary pressure: economists
21 September 2026
Higher transport, production costs could hit consumers; private-sector workers may face further squeeze
21 September 2026
Public procurement / Govt moves to ease bidding requirements
21 September 2026
The government has initiated moves to relax key eligibility requirements for firms seeking to participate in public procurement.
21 September 2026
Paid tax early? No incentives for you
16 September 2026
When Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury unveiled this fiscal year’s budget, he offered good news to compliant taxpayers, particularly those who file returns early.
16 September 2026
Paid tax early? No incentives for you
15 September 2026
When Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury unveiled this fiscal year’s budget, he offered good news to compliant taxpayers, particularly those who file returns early.
15 September 2026
Two months in, NBR weighs return to old VAT system
13 September 2026
The government may revert to monthly value-added tax (VAT) returns and payments from the current quarterly system launched this July amid concerns over monitoring difficulties, operational complications and increased collection risks arising from the new arrangement.
13 September 2026
Two months in, NBR weighs return to old VAT system
12 September 2026
The government may revert to monthly value-added tax (VAT) returns and payments from the current quarterly system launched this July amid concerns over monitoring difficulties, operational complications and increased collection risks arising from the new arrangement.
12 September 2026
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
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
Youth unemployment contributing to social risks
Govt report says youth could drive growth or become demographic burden
27 March 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ensure level playing field, policy support for local fashion brands
Despite a growing consumer market, the country’s domestic fashion brands are struggling with structural and policy constraints that could hinder long-term growth.
22 February 2026
Sutor Golpo: Before Eid, a fair for fans of local brands
The dress caught Simum Mousumi Bristy’s eye before she had even made it through the crowd.
20 February 2026
Sutor Golpo: Before Eid, a fair for fans of local brands
Thirty-nine homegrown brands, spanning clothing, jewellery, jute, craft, leather, and organic food, gathered under one roof at Midas Center in Dhanmondi to participate in the three-day fair
19 February 2026
Development spending plunges to 16-year low
The government’s development expenditure in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) has slumped to its lowest level in at least 16 years amid fiscal restraints and political disruptions.
17 February 2026
Tax-GDP ratio: Parties promise the moon
After many years, Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Election has injected a rare festive mood into public life. Political parties have unveiled their manifestos with unusual care, and voters appear genuinely engaged, scrutinising promises rather than merely consuming slogans.
12 February 2026
Rising food prices squeeze households ahead of Ramadan
With Ramadan beginning in just over a week, a period when demand for essentials typically surges, households are facing mounting pressure from rising prices.
9 February 2026
NBR split caught in bureaucratic wrangle
Although the authorities published the gazette notification to split the revenue board, the implementation has yet to be completed as bureaucrats at the Secretariat are divided over staffing approval.
6 February 2026
GREENWASHED
Tk 10,000cr fund for cleaner and greener factories eludes SMEs, while influential conglomerates capture financing and default on repayments
2 February 2026