Anyone trying to obstruct the government-adopted deregulation agenda would face tough action as the new administration is bent on simplifying business regulations and improving the investment climate, says the finance minister. "If anybody obstructs the deregulation process, he or she will b
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves stood at $35.74 billion, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) today (Monday). The central bank said that under the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM-6)
Bangladesh and Malaysia on Monday expressed their commitment to advancing negotiations with a view to concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries in 2027, for a "mutually beneficial, comprehensive and forward-looking" agreement that reflects current global trading practices.
Malaysia on Monday expressed its support for Bangladesh’s aspiration to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), recognising its growing economic significance and strategic role in the region, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Both leaders -- Prime Minister Tarique Ra
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday said the government will overhaul its public finance architecture to fund the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 while minimising the debt burden on the economy. “We cannot keep looking towards the World Bank, International Monetar
