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BB launches massive Tk 600b refinancing fund

BB launches massive Tk 600b refinancing fund

A massive refinancing and support fund worth Tk 600 billion has been launched to reinvigorate Bangladesh's slowing private-sector-led economy with vibrant business activity. Generating employment for over 2.50 million people is among cardinal objectives of the stimulus package Bangladesh Bank (BB)

Remittance inflow jumps 41.31pc in 23 days of May

Remittance inflow jumps 41.31pc in 23 days of May

Bangladesh recorded a sharp rise in inward remittances ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with inflows increasing by 41.31 percent in the first 23 days of May 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. Expatriate Bangladeshis sent home US$2.97 billion between

ADP implementation limps just over 40pc in ten months of fiscal

ADP implementation limps just over 40pc in ten months of fiscal

The implementation of the Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP) recorded a slow pace during the first ten months (July-April) of the current 2025-2026 fiscal year, hitting an execution rate of 41.41 percent. According to the latest report released by the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluat

BB announces Tk 600b support fund to revive economy

BB announces Tk 600b support fund to revive economy

Bangladesh Bank has announced a massive refinancing and support fund of Tk 600 billion to revive the economy, including the reopening of closed industrial factories. Through this initiative, the central bank expects to create employment opportunities for more than 2.5 million people. On Saturday,

WB raising $2.0b in quick  financing within FY26

WB raising $2.0b in quick financing within FY26

Bangladesh expects an off-the-cuff US$1.835-billion financing from the World Bank for use before the close of the current fiscal year to cushion the economy against mounting external shocks, sources say. Of the amount, the financier has proposed an emergency financing fund worth up to $250 million

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