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Use budget tools to revive economic growth, stability

Utilise the upcoming budget as a strategic instrument for reviving economic growth and restoring macroeconomic stability, economists urge the government as they find Bangladesh's economy under "significant strain". Speaking Thursday, they said the country's macroeconomic situation continued to be

Economists call for strategic budget to revive growth

Economists call for strategic budget to revive growth

Experts and economists have urged the government to use the national budget for the next fiscal year as a strategic instrument to revive economic growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability, warning that Bangladesh’s economy remains under severe stress amid persistently high inflation, s

Many cos facing acute capital crunch

Many cos facing acute capital crunch

A candid admission comes from the finance minister that many well-established companies are facing acute capital shortages, in a crunch he attributes to lack of "fair competition" and governance gaps. "Many big companies and banks are in serious capital shortage," Finance and Planning Minister Ami

Weak accounting standards may deter foreign investors: FinMin

Weak accounting standards may deter foreign investors: FinMin

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday said auditors should remain self-regulated for their own interests and take advantage of the country’s emerging economic opportunities. He said Bangladesh is now at a crossroads in transforming its economy through substa

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