August 22, 2026, 9:43 am
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Pay and allowance hikes beyond double could curb government’s fiscal space
TDS Desk: The Ninth National Pay Commission submitted its report to the chief adviser on January 21, recommending salary increases of 105 percent for the highest grade and 142 percentRead More
Bangladesh’s vehicle imports surge ahead of election, port revenue gets a boost
TDS Desk: Vehicle imports through Bangladesh’s main seaport have jumped sharply ahead of the national election through Chattogram port, giving a significant boost to government revenue. More than 7,000 vehiclesRead More
Too many banks; Bangladesh needs only 10–15: Governor
TDS Desk: Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Wednesday said that 10 to 15 banks would be enough for Bangladesh’s economy, signalling a major move towards consolidating theRead More
Nearly half of bank loans exceeding BDT 500 million range now non-performing
TDS Desk: Economic stagnation, high inflation, and rising interest rates typically hit a nation’s small and micro–entrepreneurs the hardest. By that logic, they should be the ones more likely toRead More
Per capita foreign debt rose most since pandemic in FY2024–25
TDS Desk: Bangladesh’s foreign debt stock rose by $9.13 billion in last fiscal year (2024–25), lifting the country’s per capita foreign debt burden. By end of June, total outstanding externalRead More
US trade deficit with Bangladesh persists despite multiple initiatives
TDS Desk: The interim government pursued several initiatives to increase imports from the United States, aiming to reduce reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. As part of itsRead More
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