Business-Economy

Bangladesh to become half a trillion-dollar economy in FY27

Staff Correspondent: The government expects the country’s economy to cross the $500 billion mark in the fiscal year (FY) 2026-27, buoyed by stabilising policies and sectoral improvements. These projections were

Over Tk 2.79cr toll collected on Jamuna Bridge in last 24 hrs

Tangail Correspondent: The accumulated toll collection on the Jamuna Bridge has significantly increased over the past 24 hours due to a large influx of vehicles on the Dhaka-Tangail highway, particularly

Govt holiday trap hits businesses, economy

Staff Correspondent: Businesses in Bangladesh have fallen into a holiday trap, with economic activity slowing due to supply chain disruptions and bank closures during the extended 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holidays. Export-import

Govt considers ‘settlements’ with tycoons accused of money laundering: FT report

TDS Desk: The interim government has signalled it could agree on financial settlements with tycoons accused of funneling money out of the country, reports the Financial Times. Bangladesh Bank Governor

Govt to set up Debt Office as loan burden to hit Tk29 lakh cr by FY28

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s total debt remains sustainable, but keeps rising both in figures and as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), requiring the government to plan for an integrated

Rawhide loans fall short; only Tk 125cr disbursed of Tk 232cr target

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Bank’s initiative to inject Tk 232 crore into the leather sector for procuring rawhide during Eid-ul-Azha has fallen significantly short, with only Tk 125 crore disbursed to