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Draft AI policy targets innovation, better public services

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Higher imports raise hopes of stable food prices in Ramadan

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Govt raises safety net allowances for FY27

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No excuse for Ramadan price hikes

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3-day election holiday could hurt exports

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NBR to fully automate VAT, income tax refunds

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Wheat output largely steady despite drop in acreage

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EU suspends India’s GSP benefits: report

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Trust Bank arranges managers’ conference

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DBH Finance opens branch in Bogura

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Higher imports raise hopes of stable food prices in Ramadan

Traders imported more food items during the July-December period last year than in the same period a year earlier, raising expectations of a stable market during Ramadan, which begins in the third week of February.

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Draft AI policy targets innovation, better public services

Bangladesh has drafted a national artificial intelligence (AI) policy to guide the use of AI across all sectors, aiming to become a producer of homegrown innovation, modernise public services, and promote inclusive economic growth.

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Govt raises safety net allowances for FY27

The government has increased monthly allowances and expanded beneficiary coverage for 15 social safety net programmes (SSNPs) for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27), which begins in July.

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No excuse for Ramadan price hikes

Prices of essential commodities are expected to remain stable this Ramadan, and could even be lower than last year, thanks to higher supply and stability in domestic markets, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said yesterday.

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3-day election holiday could hurt exports

Garment manufacturers and investors in export processing zones (EPZs) have warned that a three-day general holiday around the upcoming national election could disrupt production and hurt exports.

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NBR to fully automate VAT, income tax refunds

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is moving to fully automate value-added tax (VAT) and income tax refunds to make the process faster, more transparent, and less burdensome for taxpayers, NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan said yesterday.

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Wheat output largely steady despite drop in acreage

Over the past decade, wheat acreage has fallen, giving way to more profitable crops.

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EU suspends India’s GSP benefits: report

The European Union has suspended its Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) tariff benefits for a wide range of Indian exports from January 1, a move expected to significantly raise duties on shipments to the 27-nation bloc and weaken India’s price competitiveness in key sectors, according to a report by The Hindu.

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GDP growth may hit 5% in 2026 Govt report forecasts

Bangladesh’s economic outlook for 2026 points to a potential growth of around 5 percent, with expectations of easing inflation, as per a recent government report. However, structural challenges remain, which will require strong governance and policy consistency.

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Farmers urged to safeguard crops, livestock amid cold wave

A cold wave sweeping through several districts and divisions across Bangladesh has put standing crops, horticulture, and livestock at significant risk, prompting authorities to issue urgent advisories for farmers in the worst-affected areas.

7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Economy might have regained pace in Dec: PMI

Bangladesh’s economy might have regained pace in December, signalling a slightly faster pace of economic expansion, supported mainly by continued growth in agriculture, manufacturing and services, according to the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).

7 January 2026, 18:00 PM