The Power Division has sought an additional Tk 201.36 billion in subsidies for the remaining months of FY2026 to keep newly added power plants running and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the upcoming irrigation and summer peak season. In a proposal sent to the Finance Divisi
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has commenced a process of re-releasing banknotes featuring the portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman that had previously been sealed in vaults. The decision comes as the central bank navigates a slow rollout of new currency designs amid rising demand for cash. This is also seen a
The conflict in the Middle East (West Asia) could lower economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific by up to 1.3 percentage points over 2026-2027 and raise inflation by 3.2 percentage points if energy market disruptions last more than a year, according to new research by the Asian Developmen
India's markets regulator has begun a preliminary review of the resignation letter of former HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty for possible violations of rules governing directors of listed companies, two sources familiar with the matter said. Chakraborty told Reuters he was not aware of
The country's foreign debt climbed to a record US$113.52 billion at the end of 2025, pushing the country into the IMF's 'moderate' debt risk category amid growing economic pressures and external uncertainties. This combined public-and private-sector debt marks an increase from the previous July-Se
