Business-Economy

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

Bangladesh’s trade deficit rose by $ 8 bn in 5 years: Minister

UNB Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday told Parliament that the country’s trade deficit increased by nearly US$ 8 billion over the five fiscal years, reaching US$ 24.16 billion

None of journalists, politicians, businessmen above the law: Info State Minister

Yasser Khan Choudhury says govt wants free media but will act against anti-democratic activities TDS Desk: State minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury on Sundady said the government