Business-Economy

Startup Bangladesh fund set for expansion to Tk 1,000 crore: ICT Minister

TDS Desk: The government has taken steps to gradually expand the fund of Bangladesh Startup Investment Company PLC (BSIC) to Tk 1,000 crore to strengthen the country’s venture capital industry

Ex-banker held over stealing customer’s money by credit card

Staff Reporter: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has arrested a former bank official for allegedly using a customer’s returned credit card for nine years and making transactions worth

Budget 2026–27: A crucial test for Bangladesh’s economy

TDS Desk: Amid persistent inflation, revenue shortfalls and growing public expectations, the government is going to announce its most challenging national budget. The rising rice price, the struggle to manage

ECNEC approves 8 projects involving Tk 2,266.41 cr

BSS The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved eight development projects with an estimated cost of Tk 2,266.41 crore. The approval came from the 12th ECNEC

Budget 2026–27: Tk 350b allocated for new pay structure of govt officials, employees

TDS Desk The Government allocated Tk 350 billion (35,000 crore) in the 2026–27 national budget to implement the recommendations of the new Pay Commission for public-sector employees. From 1 July,

BB unveils 5,000C refinancing fund for CMSMEs

Entrepreneurs to get loans at maximum 9% interest TDS Desk: Bangladesh Bank has formed a new refinancing fund of Tk5,000 crore for entrepreneurs in the cottage, micro, small and medium