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ADB forecasts 6.9pc GDP growth for FY 2021-22

Bangladesh’s GDP is expected to grow 6.9 per cent in fiscal year 2021-22, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The growth forecast reflects a rebound in external trade and recovery in domestic economic activities fueled by the implementation of...

ECNEC approves 12 projects worth Tk 120.17 billion

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved...

Bangladesh growth may shrink, inflation intensify

Fallouts from the Russia-Ukraine war and global commodity-price spiral may...

Bangladesh’s forex reserves cross $44b again

Bangladesh's forex reserves rose to $44.30 billion again after slacking...

Remittance inflow soars 24.50pc

The country's inward remittance flow increased by nearly 24.50 per...

$500m World Bank loan for power supply modernisation

The World Bank is set to provide half a billion...

Policy support, incentives crucial for emerging industries

Bangladesh’s initial economic growth came through utilising the country’s essential...

World Bank approves $250m to help Bangladesh address Covid shocks

The World Bank approved a $250 million financing to help...

US keen to work with Bangladesh to achieve shared goals, says envoy

Lauding Bangladesh’s role in fostering peace and prosperity in the...

ADB approves $143m loan support to Bangladesh for cross-border trade

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $143 million...

Fiscal interoperability to boost economy: Experts

Dr Atiur Rahman, former governor of the Bangladesh Bank (BB),...

Purchasing power parity critical for per capita estimate: BIDS meet

Bangladesh should calculate its per-capita gross domestic product (GDP) in...

Universal pension scheme now at study level, finance minister says

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has said that the government...

Experts stress on exploring business opportunities in Bangladesh, Malaysia

Experts at a webinar have urged the business communities of...

Govt seeks larger Saudi investment

The government sought larger Saudi investment in Bangladesh, particularly in...

Sri Lanka offers Bangladesh greater use of Colombo port

President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa has offered greater use...

Fuel prices likely to rise further, says Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has warned that global energy...

Japan confirms $158m loan for MRT-6

Japan on Tuesday confirmed US$158 million worth of loan for...

Poorest people lose 97.17pc of income to calamities: BBS

Some 97.17 per cent of total income of the poorest...

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka for early conclusion of PTA to boost trade

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have laid emphasis on the early...

Bangladesh, Nepal eye broader cooperation in key areas

Bangladesh and Nepal have underlined the necessity of intensifying the...

World Bank approves $358m to help Bangladesh improve road safety 

The World Bank on Tuesday approved $358 million of financing...

Excess liquidity risks fuelling inflation

Excess liquidity in the country's banking system is likely to...

Seasonal poverty drives rural migration

Seasonal poverty in several parts of Bangladesh remains a concern...

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