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Saturday , 14 February 2026

Economy & Industry

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World Bank Projects 5.7% Economic Growth for Bangladesh in FY25
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World Bank Projects 5.7% Economic Growth for Bangladesh in FY25

The World Bank has forecasted that Bangladesh’s economy will grow by 5.7% in the fiscal year 2025, attributing this growth to increased private...

The Finance Minister Anticipates Inflation Decline by Year-end
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The Finance Minister Anticipates Inflation Decline by Year-end

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has revealed that the battle against inflation may require an additional six months of concerted effort, as...

Private Sector Credit Growth at 5-Month Low
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Private Sector Credit Growth at 5-Month Low

Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh plummeted to a five-month low in April, marking a significant decline from the previous month, according to...

Universal Pension Scheme Hits 303
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Universal Pension Scheme Hits 303,176 Registrations

The Universal Pension Scheme has achieved a significant milestone, crossing the three-lakh mark in registrations just ten months after its inception, the National...

May Sees a 16% Decline in Exports
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May Sees a 16% Decline in Exports

In a concerning development for Bangladesh’s economy, the month of May witnessed a significant downturn in merchandise exports, plummeting by 16.06% compared to...

Foreign Investors Keep Selling Shares
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Foreign Investors Keep Selling Shares

The net foreign portfolio investment in Bangladesh has witnessed a significant downturn during the July-March period of the fiscal year 2023-24. This decline,...

Proposed National Budget 2024-2025: Potential Key Changes in Prices Due to Proposed Duties and Taxes
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Proposed National Budget 2024-2025: Potential Key Changes in Prices Due to Proposed Duties and Taxes

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has proposed a Tk 7,96,900 crore (approximately $7.97 billion) budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 at the...

Proposed National Budget 2024-2025: Mobile Talk Time Rate Set to Increase
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Proposed National Budget 2024-2025: Mobile Talk Time Rate Set to Increase

The rate of mobile talk time is likely to increase in the proposed national budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. In the new...

Supplementary Duty on Mobile Internet Increased in 2024-25 Budget
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Supplementary Duty on Mobile Internet Increased in 2024-25 Budget

The proposed national budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year includes an increase in the supplementary duty on mobile internet usage, raising the cost...

Proposed National Budget 2024-2025: Cigarettes to Become More Expensive
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Proposed National Budget 2024-2025: Cigarettes to Become More Expensive

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has proposed an increase in the supplementary duty on cigarettes by 1%, bringing it to 66%. In...