The government plans to issue business licences and regulatory approvals within seven days, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said today, describing the initiative as a cornerstone of the administration's deregulation agenda

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has emphasized that achieving the government's revenue collection target of Tk 695,000 crore in the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 will require comprehensive reforms and coordinated implementation efforts

He also served as a staff consultant and performance auditor for Asian Development Bank operation evaluation missions

The move aims to cut bureaucratic delays, reduce costs and make Bangladesh a more attractive destination for private and foreign investment

To finance the deficit, Tk 127,000 crore is proposed to be sourced domestically and Tk 116,000 crore from external sources

Settlement will be brought down from the current T+2 to T+0 in phases

Tk 55,000cr additional allocation under public service head

It will be the first budget to be tabled by Amir Khosru, a former commerce minister during the previous tenure of the BNP government

Internet subscriptions in Bangladesh posted a sharp recovery in April, driven by a rebound in mobile data usage and continued growth in fixed broadband connections, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).

While the proposed Family Card programme could substantially reduce poverty, economists cautioned that accurately identifying beneficiaries will be its biggest challenge.

Mastercard has appointed Zakia Sultana as its country manager for Bangladesh with immediate effect.

Chinese consumer prices remained stable in May, as official data Wednesday showed the impact of soaring energy prices had started to fade, while increased demand for AI-linked tech goods pushed factory gate costs up for a third straight month.

Bangladesh is at a moment of silent but significant transformation. One driven by technology, skills development and industrial diversification amid economic pressures and global uncertainty. This is the time to think clearly and plan ahead.

Bangladesh’s haor regions suffered rice losses of around 3.39 lakh tonnes, approximately 1.25 lakh tonnes higher than the estimate of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), according to a report by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday appointed a new observer at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC amid deepening unrest at the country’s largest private bank.

Bangladesh can become the world’s most attractive apparel sourcing destination if it can deliver faster lead times, produce more value-added products and ensure seamless collaboration across the supply chain, according to a senior executive at Inditex, one of the world’s largest fashion retail groups.

The government has signed a loan and grant agreement with the World Bank to improve the country’s health, nutrition and population services.

Bangladesh needs strong cooperation among the government, development partners and the private sector -- alongside adequate financing -- to achieve its development goals, Akira Matsunaga, deputy country director of Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Bangladesh Resident Mission, said yesterday.

Bangladesh’s economy has crossed the half-a-trillion-dollar mark for the first time in fiscal year 2025-26, provisional data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics showed, as better performance in agriculture and services helped regain pace after a sluggish previous year.

The BNP government is set to unveil a series of tax measures in the new budget for fiscal year 2026-27 today, offering incentives for green industries, digital entrepreneurs and technology manufacturers, while imposing higher taxes on tobacco products, conventional fuel-powered vehicles and selected imports.