The prolonged period of high inflation in the country has had a significant impact on people's lives

The proposed budget grants significant duty benefits to EVs while raising the tax burden on popular reconditioned vehicles, particularly mid-range fossil-fuel-powered cars used by middle-income consumers

Indian authorities are expected to recommend the continuation of anti-dumping duties on Bangladesh’s jute products despite a decline in overall shipments in recent years, raising concerns among local millers.

The actual fiscal deficit in the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 could be close to Tk 4 lakh crore, according to Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID).

The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has welcomed the proposed national budget for offering greater policy predictability and positive signals for investment, while raising concerns over the government’s ambitious revenue target.

Banks have been given the go-ahead to facilitate outward remittances for lease rentals of ships and vessels by shipping companies incorporated in Bangladesh, in a move aimed at strengthening the country's maritime sector

The IBFB described the proposed national budget for FY2026-27 as a positive and pragmatic roadmap for economic recovery

China followed the Netherlands as the second-largest contributor during the period

Manufacturers say

Public investment and policy support for the agriculture sector have increased over the years, but the benefits of budgetary allocations have yet to adequately reach smallholder and marginal farmers, experts said today

Steel manufacturers today urged the government to withdraw proposed hikes in value-added tax (VAT) and duties in the national budget for 2026-27, warning that the measures could increase costs by up to Tk 12,000 per tonne as most mills operate below half their capacity

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave policy approval to the initiative today at a meeting chaired by the finance minister at the Secretariat

The demands came at BEZIA's executive committee meeting on June 16

Although a Bangladeshi team is not taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026, products “made in Bangladesh” have still made their way to football’s biggest stage.

TakaPay expands to 17 banks while credit cards remain concentrated in cities, BB report shows

Nivin, who received her higher education from Harvard University in the United States, will be IDRA's first female chairperson

The public administration ministry, in a circular on May 25, said the government had appointed Ataur Rahman Khan

Revenue collection would be the main test of the budget’s credibility

Customers whose MTDR, MSB, MMPDS, and MSS accounts were closed between June 1 and June 15 will be allowed to reopen those within the next seven working days upon application

The seven-member inter-ministerial committee will recommend measures to streamline approval procedures and remove regulatory bottlenecks