The central bank aims to gradually decrease the inflation rate to approximately five per cent in the near future from its current level of over eight per cent, Bangladesh Bank (BB) Deputy Governor Dr Md Habibur Rahman said at the divisional-level monetary policy discussion meeting in the BB, Rangpu
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur has said the central bank has adopted a direct action strategy by forming three specific task forces instead of a banking commission so that the country can expedite financial sector reforms. Describing the financial sector reforms through the bankin
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has said Bangladesh Bank requires adequate operational and administrative independence to perform its duties effectively. The adviser also pointed out that such autonomy must be balanced with accountability within the sovereign framework of the state. He came u
Mahbubur Rahman, President of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh, has strongly criticised the practice of providing artificial life support to failing banks, warning that such measures will not resolve the banking sector crisis. Speaking at the MTB-FE roundtable titled 'Ban
President of the Economic Reporters’ Forum (ERF) Doulot Akter Mala on Wednesday said greater transparency, stronger institutions and continuity of policies are essential for restoring confidence in Bangladesh’s banking and financial system. Speaking at the MTB-FE roundtable titled 'Ban
President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Taskeen Ahmed on Wednesday urged a balanced approach to banking sector reforms, warning that excessive tightening could deepen economic slowdown and hurt employment, particularly in the SME sector. Speaking at the MTB-FE roundtable tit
To further facilitate domestic and foreign investment and make business operations easier, faster and more dynamic, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 11 service-providing institutions for integration with its One Stop Service (OSS
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Bangladesh’s private sector risks a tightening credit environment as government borrowing from the banking system has surged to nearly Tk 600 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year, raising concerns about reduced lending capacity for businesses. According to Bangladesh Bank dat
The Global Bangladeshi Alliance (GBA), a diaspora-led platform, hosted its first policy dialogue in Dhaka on Monday, unveiling an economy-focused roadmap aimed at integrating Bangladesh into the global digital trade while preparing its workforce for the challenges of rapid automation. At the event
Bangladesh received a record-high $17.17 billion in inward remittances during the first six months and seven days of fiscal year 2025–26, underscoring the resilience of overseas earnings and providing crucial support to the country’s foreign exchange reserves amid global trade headwinds
Planning Adviser Professor Wahiduddin Mahmud on Monday said the government would not take foreign loans extensively for the social sectors. Rather, it would take loans for the sectors that would attract investments, he said. Looking ahead, he said, Bangladesh must rethink its development financin
Health and education sectors have taken the major brunt of a sizeable cut in the current development budget halfway through the fiscal year. The ongoing Annual Development Programme (ADP) outlay for the fiscal year 2025-26 has been cut by 13.04 per cent to Tk 2.0 trillion. With Chief Adviser Prof
