Economy

Bankers cautiously optimistic about a turnaround

Bankers cautiously optimistic about a turnaround

Bankers sound cautiously optimistic about a turnaround in the problem-ridden banking sector on right-minded policy support following the change-making polls ahead in the new year. Bangladesh saw so many eventful happenings in the just-past year 2025 but it was the most challenging one for banking

Profit ceiling cut for savings certificates

Profit ceiling cut for savings certificates

The Department of National Savings has announced new profit rates for investment in savings certificates and bonds for the first half of the year. Effective from the first day of 2026, the government’s notification sets a maximum return of 10.59 percent and a minimum of 8.74 percent for inve

Uncertainty in politics undermines economic rebound

Uncertainty in politics undermines economic rebound

A mixed economic picture comes clear in the yearbook 2025 with Bangladesh having witnessed its external accounts fairly strengthened while stubborn inflation, weak private investment and deep-rooted stress in banking continuing to weigh on growth prospects. The year opened on a firmer footing exte

Revenue strain deepens as NBR turmoil dents collection in 2025

Revenue strain deepens as NBR turmoil dents collection in 2025

The year 2025 ended with deepening concern over Bangladesh's weakening domestic revenue mobilisation, prompting economists and policymakers to warn about the government's ability to meet rising public expenditure. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) went through unprecedented turmoil at both its h

New Year brings no unmixed blessing

New Year brings no unmixed blessing

Bangladesh joins the world in hailing 2026 with cautious expectations of a socioeconomic resurgence, as 2025 draws to a close amid historic political developments and unresolved economic strains. The passing of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia cast a long shadow over the year,

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