Business-Economy

Budget Reaction 2026-27: PROGGA, ATMA demand reformation of tobacco tax structure

Staff Reporter: Anti-tobacco organizations PROGGA and ATMA jointly demanded reformation of tobacco tax structure during the finalization of budget for the FY 2026-27. They placed their demands while addressing a

WB approves $450m to strengthen Bangladesh’s banking sector

TDS Desk: The World Bank project will also modernise Bangladesh Bank’s information and communications technology infrastructure. The World Bank’s has approved US$450 million in financing to help Bangladesh strengthen the

Remittance inflows reach $2.24bn in 23 days of June

TDS Desk: Bangladesh received remittances worth $2.238 billion during the first 23 days of June, maintaining the strong inflow trend that has supported the country’s foreign exchange reserves throughout the

BTV spending outpaces income by 32 times

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Television (BTV) has spent more than 32 times what it earned in the first 11 months of the ongoing fiscal year, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin

Bangladesh has 7.63 Tcf gas reserves, faces daily deficit of 1,146 MMcfd

UNB Bangladesh currently has 7.63 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of recoverable natural gas reserves, while the country is experiencing a daily gas supply deficit of around 1,146 million cubic feet

Job Fair-2026 held in Sirajganj

Staff Reporter Job Fair-2026’ was held in Sirajganj with the aim of creating employment and building skilled manpower for unemployed youths. Various private employment agencies, development agencies, training institutions and