Business-Economy

Govt taps banks as funds dry up

Staff Correspondent: Due to insufficient revenue growth and limited borrowing from savings instruments and foreign sources, the government is increasingly relying on the banking sector for funds. As of May

Govt allocates Tk. 38,496cr for R&H

TDS Desk: Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday proposed allocating Tk. 38,496 crore for the road transport and highways division in the financial year 2025-2026 (FY26), which is over

Budget 2025-26: Inflation target set at 6.5pc

TDS Desk: Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed announced a target to maintain inflation at 6.5 per cent for the 2025-26 fiscal year budget, emphasising price control as the top priority.

Budget 2025-26: Allocation for defence lowers by Tk 1,316cr

TDS Desk: The proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year allocates Tk 40,698 crore to the defence sector, a reduction of Tk 1,316 crore compared to the 2024-25 fiscal year’s

Income up to 5L from agriculture to remain tax-free

TDS Desk: In the proposed national budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year, it has been recommended to keep income up to Tk5 lakh from agriculture tax-free. Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin

Budget 2025-26: Health sector gets Tk 41,908cr allocation

TDS Desk: The government will allocate Tk 41,908 crore for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, marking a modest increase aimed at strengthening