Metro, Teesta, tax reform top govt’s 5yr plan
20 August 2026
The government has announced a five-year strategic framework outlining reforms and infrastructure projects.
20 August 2026
Govt sets five-year plan to clean up banking sector
20 August 2026
The government has set out a five-year plan to clean up the banking sector, with a focus on recovering bad loans, tightening supervision, improving governance and restoring depositor confidence.
20 August 2026
4 major bridges to get advanced monitoring system
19 August 2026
The government is set to introduce an advanced Structural Health Monitoring System (SHMS) on a pilot basis for four major bridges to improve structural safety, enable real-time monitoring, and extend the lifespan of key transport infrastructure across the country.
19 August 2026
MRT Line 1 and 5: Pricey dollar, inflation to double costs
18 August 2026
The Metro Rail Line-1 and -5 could end up costing more than double the original estimate because of the appreciation of the US dollar, inflation, and new taxes, found the government’s independent expert committee.
18 August 2026
The bridge that never came to be
17 August 2026
Khaleque Bhuiyan still remembers the day the piling equipment arrived at Payrakunj, seven kilometres from Patuakhali town, a spot where a bridge over the Payra river was finally meant to rise.
17 August 2026
Tk 567cr project on cards to tackle Dhaka waterlogging
17 August 2026
The government is set to undertake a Tk 567 crore project in its first phase, backed by World Bank funding, to protect the capital and surrounding areas from severe flooding and waterlogging.
17 August 2026
Patuakhali pins hopes on EPZ for jobs, industrialisation
16 August 2026
A total of 306 plots will be created in the EPZ and divided into three categories
16 August 2026
Family card: A cushion for those struggling to get by
9 August 2026
On a low-lying island in Patuakhali, 32-year-old Tanjila Begum’s husband works irregularly as a day labourer in nearby watermelon fields, where seasonal tidal surges often destroy crops and wipe out daily earnings.
9 August 2026
Social safety net to widen
The government plans to bring more people under its social safety net programmes in the next budget with an eye on the upcoming
27 May 2018
Subsidy burden to be heavier
Subsidy expenditure is set to increase 16.36 percent to Tk 32,000 crore in the incoming fiscal year as three new areas -- gas, fuel and
26 May 2018
Project cost rises manifold
The quest to transform the Ashuganj container terminal port into a world-class one has become more expensive for the government,
21 May 2018
Govt to make first-ever gold policy
The government is going to introduce a gold policy to make import and export of the precious metal easy, and ensure transparency and accountability in its trade inside the country.
20 May 2018
Big boost for mega projects
The government has allocated large funds for several mega projects under the next fiscal year's Annual Development Programme (ADP) to speed up the implementation of the projects ahead of the next national polls.
10 May 2018
Transport, power to take centre stage in budget
The planning ministry is likely to propose a Tk 1.81 lakh crore development budget for next fiscal year, giving emphasis on
7 May 2018
Project funds to move fast now
From next fiscal year, development projects will see half their allocations for the year automatically deposited into the accounts without the need for any paperwork as the government looks to enhance utilisation of development funds.
3 May 2018
LNG to come from Oman too
As part of its efforts to address gas crisis in the country, the government is going to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Oman.
18 April 2018
IDB gives Tk 1,000cr for housing finance
The Islamic Development Bank will provide Bangladesh a Tk 1,000 crore loan (€94.75 million) to help the country ensure access to housing finance
4 April 2018
Economy marches towards record 7.65pc growth
The Bangladesh economy is charging towards record growth figure for the second consecutive year, driven by double-digit growth in manufacturing and construction sectors.
3 April 2018
Tight monetary policy comes undone
In a flurry of moves over the past seven days, the finance ministry and the Bangladesh Bank undid the tight monetary stance
2 April 2018
China's $2.6b loan may get approval today
The hard-term loan committee today may approve a $2.6 billion financing for the Padma rail link project, paving the way for the signing of a deal with the Exim Bank of China next month.
28 March 2018
ADP outlay to be Tk 178,000cr next fiscal year
The government is planning to raise the development budget for fiscal 2018-19 by about 20 percent, giving emphasis to accelerating the construction works of some flagship infrastructure projects like the Padma bridge, Rooppur power plant, Dhaka metro rail.
26 March 2018
Revenue target may be Tk 340,000cr next fiscal year
The finance ministry plans to set a revenue collection target of Tk 340,000 crore in the next fiscal year, up 18 percent from that in the
24 March 2018
Rooppur Nuke Plant: Draft of deal with India ready
Bangladesh is going to sign an agreement with New Delhi under which Dhaka will take Indian nuclear agency's expert service in Rooppur nuclear power plant.
17 March 2018
India calls for cross-border container train service
India has requested Bangladesh to take measures to introduce container train services between the two neighbours by this month in
15 March 2018
Govt getting ready to celebrate LDC graduation
The government is taking elaborate preparations to organise nationwide celebrations to mark the beginning of
7 March 2018
Case to be filed against RCBC by April: Muhith
The government will sue the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation of the Philippines by April for its role in the
4 March 2018
Development budget will not be revised down
The development budget is unlikely to be revised down this fiscal year despite the knowledge that a big chunk
3 March 2018
Rules changed thrice in four years
The government has amended the electoral rules of Grameen Bank for the third time in four years after its previous
1 March 2018