Bangladesh Bank (BB) has clarified that no final decision has been taken regarding the issuance of digital bank licences, amid reports published in several national dailies. As part of the government's initiative to expand technology-driven inclusive financial services and build a "Cashless Bangla
The escalating military tensions in the Middle East centered around Iran, Israel, and the United States have sent shockwaves through the Bangladeshi economy, sparking a sharp rise in energy costs and leaving thousands of tons of export goods stranded. As the conflict threatens the vital Strait of
Officials at the ministry of finance have started assessing the possible impacts of the ongoing war in the Middle East on Bangladesh's economy and ways to manage the potential financial burden arising from it, sources said.Financial literacy course The ministry launched the study on Thursday follo
Bangladesh Bank now decides to sit with leading economists and think tanks tomorrow (Saturday) to discuss the crisis-management strategies in the wake of war against Iran by the Israel-USA coalition. The central bank's decision came just a day after the postponement of the Monetary Policy Committe
Persistent inflationary pressures continue to outpace wage growth in Bangladesh, eroding household purchasing power and real income, according to the latest Economic Update and Outlook of the General Economics Division (GED) of the Planning Commission. Released on Thursday, the February economic o
Bangladesh's footwear exports to the US market witnessed about 52-percent growth in 2025 amid trade and tariff tension, which encouraged American buyers to diversify sourcing destinations and reduce dependence on China and Vietnam. In the last calendar year, Bangladesh exported footwear worth $387
Inflationary pressure in Bangladesh remained elevated at the start of 2026 as rising prices of fish, fruits and vegetables continued to push up food costs, even though rice prices showed signs of easing, according to the latest report of the General Economics Division (GED). Inflation rose slightl
Dr Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has urged a coordinated approach combining monetary and fiscal policies to tackle inflation, warning that isolated policy measures will not effectively contain rising prices. She said the current inflationary pressure i
Business leaders and policy experts on Tuesday urged the government to tackle long-standing structural bottlenecks to fully capitalise on the newly signed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan, warning that the deal alone will not automatically boost trade and investment. They said that
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has directed all scheduled banks to initiate the renewal process for continuous loans at least two months before their expiry to ensure uninterrupted business and trade activities amid the prevailing economic situation. The central bank stipulated these directives through BRPD
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has invited budget proposals from taxpayers and key stakeholders as it begins preparations for 2026-27 fiscal year(FY27), aiming to frame a participatory and pro-people revenue policy. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the revenue authority said it regularly
Bangladesh’s export earnings declined further in February this year, falling 12.03 per cent year-on-year to US$4.41 billion, according to the latest data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) on Monday. Exports stood at US$3.97 billion at the corresponding month of the previous year.
A citizens' platform has expressed concern over the recent appointment of a new governor of Bangladesh Bank, questioning both the selection process and the background of the appointee. In a statement sent on Monday, signed by Fahim Mashrur, co-convener of the Citizens' Coalition, the platform said
