Business-Economy

Revenue shortfall, banking crisis to overshadow FY27 budget funding, creating big challenges: Experts

UNB Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury is preparing to unveil the Tk 9.38 lakh crore national budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 on June 11, while the newly formed government

Toll of Tk3.14 cr collected from 40,580 vehicles cross Jamuna Bridge in 24hrs

Staff Reporter A total of 40,580 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge in the 24 hours ending at midnight on Friday, generating Tk3.14 crore in toll revenue. The information was confirmed

Bangladesh-born billionaire to invest $30b behind data centre in India

The scale is already visible in Maharashtra TDS Desk Blackstone-backed data centre giant AirTrunk has laid out a massive plan to invest more than $30 billion (3 lakh crore rupees)

Electricity, fuel price hikes add pressure on consumers

Rising energy costs and persistent inflation are driving up living expenses, with economists warning of broader economic impact without reforms and safety measures TDS Desk The recent rise in electricity

TIB slams proposed ‘black money’ legalization provision, warns of institutionalizing corruption

‘Successive governments have legalized undisclosed income since independence in violation of the Constitution’ TIB Director Iftekharuzzaman says TDS Desk: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed “deep dismay and strong resentment”

BD exports fall 7pc in May

TDS Desk: Despite the annual decline, export earnings increased by nearly 10% compared with April, indicating a month-on-month recovery. Bangladesh’s export earnings declined by 7.07% year-on-year in May, reversing the