The Daily Sky

Why Bangladesh’s VAT policy needs urgent reform

—Kaushik Ahmed— In today’s economic reality, Bangladesh’s low-income population is facing an unprecedented food crisis. The rising cost of living, along with increased VAT and duties on essential goods, has

Bangladesh’s per capita income hits a record high $2,820 in 2024–25

Staff Correspondent: The per capita income of Bangladesh increased to an all-time high of $2,820 in the 2024–25 fiscal – a rise by $82 from $2,738 in the previous fiscal

Govt revives cancelled Matarbari 1,200MW coal-fired power plant

Staff Correspondent: In a major policy shift, the interim government has revived the proposed phase-2 of the 1,200-megawatt Matarbari coal-fired power plant, reversing the previous government’s decision to ditch the

Revenue target may fall short by Tk1,05,000cr this year: CPD

Staff Correspondent: The revenue collection may fall short by Tk1,05,000 crore compared to the target in the current financial year, according to the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). CPD held

Ctg’s ‘Red Birish’ tops the list of choices for sacrifice

Chattogram Correspondent: The traditional cattle breed of the Chattogram region is ‘Red Birish’ (bull) or ‘Red Chattogram Cattle’. “It is the top choice for the people of Chattogram for sacrifice.

Dying industries and soaring unemployment push economy to the brink

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s economy is under immense strain as rising production costs, volatile energy prices, a surging dollar, and soaring interest rates have left the industrial sector gasping for air.