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BD to issue new banknotes before Eid

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur has announced that new banknotes, free of any individual’s portrait, will be released ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. The government has decided

Dollar set to snap 4-week winning streak on US fiscal health worries

TDS Desk: The US dollar was soft on Friday, poised to make its first weekly drop in five weeks against the euro and the yen as worries over the United

Import advance tax set to climb 7.5%, affecting from baby food to cars

Staff Correspondent: The government is poised to significantly increase the Advance Tax (AT) on commercial imports in the upcoming budget, a move aimed at boosting revenue and compensating for persistent

Salehuddin urges all to work together to overcome challenges of economy

Staff Correspondent: Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Friday (May 23) said he is facing a wide range of challenges beyond the purview of his ministry. “Many criticise us, calling us

Spice Prices Surge as Eid-ul-Adha Approaches

Staff Correspondent: With Eid-ul-Adha just around the corner, the demand for spices, an essential part of festive beef dishes, is soaring, and so are the prices. The spice market in

Govt plans 31% hike in food subsidy in FY26 budget

Staff Correspondent: The government plans to raise the food subsidy allocation by 31 percent to Tk 9,500 crore in the upcoming fiscal year, aiming to ensure access to affordable food