Who pays the price for chronic budget underspending?
5 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Since fiscal year 2009-2010, Bangladesh’s budget has grown almost every year, with planned spending rising sevenfold to Tk 7.97 lakh crore in FY25. Yet not a single budget announced over the past 16 years has been fully implemented.
5 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Star Interview / Bangladesh has potential to be connectivity hub
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh has “great potential” to become a regional hub for transportation, logistics, energy and digital connectivity because of its strategic location between South and Southeast Asia, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda has said.
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh has ‘great potential’ to become regional hub: ADB president
25 May 2026, 19:54 PM
On a two-day visit to Dhaka from May 24, the ADB chief met with the prime minister and finance minister
25 May 2026, 19:54 PM
Budget to include support for every group
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Finance minister says
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Budget to include support for every group
19 May 2026, 21:05 PM
Finance minister says
19 May 2026, 21:05 PM
Bangladesh should move up the global value chain: ADB
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The study on GVCs, growth, and inequality was released yesterday
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
ADB forecasts oil prices to be $96 this year
6 May 2026, 17:29 PM
The Manila-based lender downgrades growth projection for Asia and Pacific, including South Asia
6 May 2026, 17:29 PM
Rains damage crops
Heavy rains and cyclone Komen have affected crops on 1.17 lakh hectares of land, raising risks of losses for farmers, according to the Department of Agricultural Extension or DAE.
3 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Onion prices rise on shortfall in India
Onion prices are rising as the production of the crop in India has been cut by unfavourable weather.
29 July 2015, 18:00 PM
New law to boost tax receipts by 20pc: study
The implementation of the new VAT law will boost revenue collection from domestic sources by as much as 20 percent, according to a government-sponsored study.
27 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Aromatic rice exporters may get more time
The government is likely to extend the time for aromatic rice exports by one year, a senior official of the commerce ministry said
25 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Car sellers getting back on feet
Reconditioned car sellers are gradually recovering from the slump in the first quarter of the year thanks to the return of political
21 July 2015, 18:08 PM
Eid boosts punjabi sales
Four years ago, Saykat Hassan began wearing punjabi. Initially, it was just occasional. Now, the 24-year-old puts it on quite
4 July 2015, 18:00 PM
EU extends ban on betel leaves from Bangladesh
The European Union has extended a ban on import of betel leaves from Bangladesh by one year, officials said.
30 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Govt to upgrade criteria for wheat import
The Directorate General of Food seeks to upgrade standards for wheat purchases through international bidding to curb imports of low quality grains, an official of the state agency said.
28 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Rains to reduce vegetable yields
Vegetable farmers fear yield losses as continuous rains have affected their produce that is yet to be harvested.
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM
NBR takes new step to curb foreign firms' illegal fund transfer
Foreign companies are likely to be penalised for failing to submit statements of transactions above Tk 3 crore with their associated overseas entities.
16 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Biscuit makers to face fiercer competition
Local biscuit makers are set to face increased competition from imported ones after the government has decided to slash the
13 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Toy makers staring at happy days ahead
The domestic toy industry is expected to flourish in the days ahead thanks to the VAT exemption and customs duty reduction
11 June 2015, 18:00 PM
NBR tightens rules for hospitals that take duty benefit
Private hospitals that import medical machinery and equipment at zero duty will have to set aside 5 percent of their seats to provide free treatment to the poor from next month.
10 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Supermarket shoppers face bigger bills
Superstore shoppers are staring at higher bills as Finance Minister AMA Muhith proposed raising value-added tax for supermarkets in fiscal 2015-16.
8 June 2015, 18:00 PM
NBR to widen reach of withholding tax
The National Board of Revenue is set to expand its reach over half a dozen services sectors and impose up to 10 percent tax at source
7 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Two economic zones for India
Bangladesh yesterday signed a deal with India to develop two economic zones to bring in more Indian investments and reduce the
6 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Inspiring tax-tweaking
The budget brings good news to listed and prospective listed financial institutions and companies, but not such great news for listed
4 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Auto, tyre makers to get tax privileges
The government is going to offer a tax break to the automobile, tyre and bicycle manufacturing industries, to promote growth and
4 June 2015, 18:00 PM
No surcharge for net wealth up to Tk 2.25cr
People owning up to Tk 2.25 crore are likely to get a waiver from surcharges on their wealth next fiscal year, as the government finally
1 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Shrimp farmers turn to local market to recover costs
Shrimp farmers are offloading their produce on the domestic market in a desperate attempt to recover production costs in the wake of slumping prices and weakening demand in developed economies.
1 June 2015, 18:00 PM