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Bangladesh Bank has introduced new guidelines to streamline the process of remitting visa and consular fees collected in the country to foreign embassies.
National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud criticizes BNP government for its failure in governance and rising mob justice incidents.
Despite the passage of a large budget in Parliament, the lives of the poor remain unchanged.
The 20th Bangladesh Denim Expo, a two-day international exhibition, commenced today in Dhaka.
The FIFA World Cup not only changes the fortunes of nations but also has a profound impact on global economies.
The government has identified ten priority sectors aimed at fostering an inclusive and equitable economy.
The new budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026-27 includes changes in tariffs and taxes that may affect the prices of various goods and services.
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury informed Parliament that an additional 42,600 crore is required for subsidies in oil, gas, power, and fertilizer sectors due to global market instability and Middle East conflicts.
Prime Minister Tareq Rahman announced a 1.5% incentive for individuals who bring foreign investment into the country.
The government's proposed budget includes a new 0.2% tax on retail sales, raising concerns about potential price increases.
The Bangladesh Socialist Party (BASD) has criticized the proposed national budget for continuing old tax policies despite new hopes.
Amar Bangladesh (AB) Party expresses concerns over the proposed 2026-27 budget, stating it lacks clear direction for economic recovery.
The proposed budget shows sincere efforts but lacks strategic direction.
Local Government Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has described the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 as production, investment, and business-friendly.
The new fiscal year budget elicits both optimism and anxiety among stakeholders.
National Citizen Party's Nahid Islam criticizes the proposed national budget as ambitious but unrealistic and lacking in nutritional value, likening it to 'chanachur'.
The government has announced a series of initiatives aimed at simplifying business processes and attracting both domestic and foreign investment.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has identified three major obstacles to the implementation of the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27.
Islam provides a comprehensive framework for economic stability and fair trade practices.
National Citizen Party (NCP) criticizes the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, questioning if it leads to heavier pockets for leaders.
The revised budget for the current fiscal year 2025-26 has been reduced to 7.88 lakh crore taka.
The FIFA World Cup not only excites football fans globally but also significantly impacts the economy of host nations and beyond.
The Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) views the recently presented budget as business-friendly and reform-oriented but stresses that effective implementation is crucial.
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury believes that raising government employee salaries will help reduce corruption.
Bangladesh is participating as the theme country in the 10th China-South Asia Expo and the 30th China Kunming Import-Export Fair 2023.
China's oil demand has decreased by 9%, yet its economy remains stable.
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced customs and trade facilitation measures to support export-oriented industries.
