The government aims to raise the creative economy’s contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to 1.5 percent, viewing the largely untapped sector as a potential source of growth, jobs and export earnings, according to Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury.

Welcoming the proposed budget, the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) said it will help restore economic stability and boost investment and the private sector, as the government has prioritised improving the business environment and strengthening energy security.

Garment exporters have welcomed the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, describing it as a balanced and reform-oriented roadmap aimed at strengthening macroeconomic stability, improving the business climate and supporting long-term economic transformation.

The government has announced a wide-ranging deregulation programme aimed at cutting red tape, lowering compliance costs and improving Bangladesh’s business climate as the country prepares for graduation from least-developed country (LDC) status.

Garment exporters have welcomed the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27

Tk 100 crore has been earmarked for a "Blue Economy Research Fund", while the remaining Tk 100 crore will be allocated for the development of the blue economy

The government plans to issue business licences and regulatory approvals within seven days, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said today, describing the initiative as a cornerstone of the administration's deregulation agenda

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has emphasized that achieving the government's revenue collection target of Tk 695,000 crore in the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 will require comprehensive reforms and coordinated implementation efforts

He also served as a staff consultant and performance auditor for Asian Development Bank operation evaluation missions

The move aims to cut bureaucratic delays, reduce costs and make Bangladesh a more attractive destination for private and foreign investment

To finance the deficit, Tk 127,000 crore is proposed to be sourced domestically and Tk 116,000 crore from external sources

Settlement will be brought down from the current T+2 to T+0 in phases

Tk 55,000cr additional allocation under public service head

It will be the first budget to be tabled by Amir Khosru, a former commerce minister during the previous tenure of the BNP government

Internet subscriptions in Bangladesh posted a sharp recovery in April, driven by a rebound in mobile data usage and continued growth in fixed broadband connections, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).

While the proposed Family Card programme could substantially reduce poverty, economists cautioned that accurately identifying beneficiaries will be its biggest challenge.

Mastercard has appointed Zakia Sultana as its country manager for Bangladesh with immediate effect.

Chinese consumer prices remained stable in May, as official data Wednesday showed the impact of soaring energy prices had started to fade, while increased demand for AI-linked tech goods pushed factory gate costs up for a third straight month.

Bangladesh is at a moment of silent but significant transformation. One driven by technology, skills development and industrial diversification amid economic pressures and global uncertainty. This is the time to think clearly and plan ahead.

Bangladesh’s haor regions suffered rice losses of around 3.39 lakh tonnes, approximately 1.25 lakh tonnes higher than the estimate of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), according to a report by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).