IMF staff report: Educated youth return to farms as job market falters
9 hour(s) ago
Unemployed youth are finding an unlikely ally in the soil -- turning, once more, to agriculture for survival.
9 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh in race to secure emergency LNG supply amid Gulf turmoil
18 March 2026, 20:49 PM
In a bid to secure supply, the government has confirmed the purchase of seven LNG cargoes from the spot market since the beginning of the US-Israel war on Iran
18 March 2026, 20:49 PM
IMF Loan: Bangladesh may get next tranche in June
15 March 2026, 02:52 AM
Bangladesh could receive a $1.3 billion tranche from its loan programme with the International Monetary Fund by June if the new government moves ahead with reforms to make the dollar exchange rate more market-based, strengthen revenue collection, reduce subsidies, and address weaknesses in the banking sector.
15 March 2026, 02:52 AM
US-Israel war on Iran: Seven-minister committee to shield shocks
11 March 2026, 02:24 AM
The government has formed a high-powered cabinet committee to draw up a crisis management plan, aiming to safeguard economic stability amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
11 March 2026, 02:24 AM
Family Card pilot to cover 40,000 households
8 March 2026, 03:04 AM
Some Tk 39 crore has been set aside from the block allocation from this fiscal year’s revised budget, a finance ministry official told The Daily Star.
8 March 2026, 03:04 AM
Govt aims to gradually issue 2cr family cards
25 February 2026, 02:36 AM
The government is set to launch the pilot phase of its family card programme on March 10 with the ultimate aim of gradually bringing two crore families under monthly cash support.
25 February 2026, 02:36 AM
Govt faces $30b debt servicing bill
23 February 2026, 02:04 AM
Bangladesh is set to spend over $30 billion this fiscal year to service its debts, covering both principal repayments and interest on domestic and foreign loans, according to projections by the International Monetary Fund.
23 February 2026, 02:04 AM
Salehuddin leaves office outlining 20 priority tasks for Khosru
22 February 2026, 00:00 AM
The list includes managing high inflation, weak tax collection, rising debt
22 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Project cost rises manifold
The quest to transform the Ashuganj container terminal port into a world-class one has become more expensive for the government,
21 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Govt to make first-ever gold policy
The government is going to introduce a gold policy to make import and export of the precious metal easy, and ensure transparency and accountability in its trade inside the country.
20 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Big boost for mega projects
The government has allocated large funds for several mega projects under the next fiscal year's Annual Development Programme (ADP) to speed up the implementation of the projects ahead of the next national polls.
10 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Transport, power to take centre stage in budget
The planning ministry is likely to propose a Tk 1.81 lakh crore development budget for next fiscal year, giving emphasis on
7 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Project funds to move fast now
From next fiscal year, development projects will see half their allocations for the year automatically deposited into the accounts without the need for any paperwork as the government looks to enhance utilisation of development funds.
3 May 2018, 18:00 PM
LNG to come from Oman too
As part of its efforts to address gas crisis in the country, the government is going to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Oman.
18 April 2018, 18:00 PM
IDB gives Tk 1,000cr for housing finance
The Islamic Development Bank will provide Bangladesh a Tk 1,000 crore loan (€94.75 million) to help the country ensure access to housing finance
4 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Economy marches towards record 7.65pc growth
The Bangladesh economy is charging towards record growth figure for the second consecutive year, driven by double-digit growth in manufacturing and construction sectors.
3 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Tight monetary policy comes undone
In a flurry of moves over the past seven days, the finance ministry and the Bangladesh Bank undid the tight monetary stance
2 April 2018, 18:00 PM
China's $2.6b loan may get approval today
The hard-term loan committee today may approve a $2.6 billion financing for the Padma rail link project, paving the way for the signing of a deal with the Exim Bank of China next month.
28 March 2018, 18:00 PM
ADP outlay to be Tk 178,000cr next fiscal year
The government is planning to raise the development budget for fiscal 2018-19 by about 20 percent, giving emphasis to accelerating the construction works of some flagship infrastructure projects like the Padma bridge, Rooppur power plant, Dhaka metro rail.
26 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Revenue target may be Tk 340,000cr next fiscal year
The finance ministry plans to set a revenue collection target of Tk 340,000 crore in the next fiscal year, up 18 percent from that in the
24 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Rooppur Nuke Plant: Draft of deal with India ready
Bangladesh is going to sign an agreement with New Delhi under which Dhaka will take Indian nuclear agency's expert service in Rooppur nuclear power plant.
17 March 2018, 18:00 PM
India calls for cross-border container train service
India has requested Bangladesh to take measures to introduce container train services between the two neighbours by this month in
15 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Govt getting ready to celebrate LDC graduation
The government is taking elaborate preparations to organise nationwide celebrations to mark the beginning of
7 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Case to be filed against RCBC by April: Muhith
The government will sue the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation of the Philippines by April for its role in the
4 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Development budget will not be revised down
The development budget is unlikely to be revised down this fiscal year despite the knowledge that a big chunk
3 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Rules changed thrice in four years
The government has amended the electoral rules of Grameen Bank for the third time in four years after its previous
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM
A 1,320 MW power plant in Ctg on way
A Chinese consortium is set to build a 1,320 megawatt coal based power plant at Mirersarai in Chittagong on a build-own-operate
28 February 2018, 18:15 PM
Insurance regulator to get Tk 632cr for upgrade
The government is set to take up a Tk 632 crore project for much-needed upgrade of the insurance regulator with the view to
24 February 2018, 18:00 PM