A proposal seeking an additional three-year transition period for Bangladesh's graduation from the category of Least-Developed Countries (LDCs), following a letter from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has been forwarded to the UN Committee for Development Policy (CDP) for consideration. A letter se
Bangladesh is experiencing mounting pressure in repaying its foreign debt, as outflows for loan servicing continue to rise alongside fresh disbursements, according to the latest report from the Economic Relations Division (ERD). In the first nine months of the current fiscal year (July–March
Bangladesh's investment climate is being vitiated by a mix of bureaucratic delays, policy uncertainty and rising business costs, making it harder for both local and foreign investors to expand operations and create jobs. Experts say unless these longstanding barriers are addressed quickly, the cou
The government has sought a two-year cushion from development partners to comply with their loan conditions as the economy is facing shocks. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking at a budget consultative meeting jointly organised by the Federati
A prognosis comes from the regulator that the prevailing high inflation may intensify further following fuel-price rises, which indicates pricey commodities could be pricier. "….near-term inflationary pressures are expected to intensify due to higher global oil prices, domestic fuel-price a
