Economy

NBR Targets Tk.380 Billion Extra VAT from 10,000 Firms

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set an ambitious target that nearly Tk 1.0 trillion in extra VAT revenue for FY2026-27 mainly by closing compliance gaps and cracking down...

Bangladesh Targets 12% of $375B Global Man-Made Fibre Market by 2030

Red Sea Disruptions Raise Costs and Risks for Bangladesh’s Oil Imports

Depositors Can Now Withdraw Up to Tk 10 Lakh for Emergencies from Sammilito Islami Bank

Bangladesh, South Korea Near CEPA Trade Deal With Tariff-Free Export Benefits

NBR Targets Tk.1 Trillion Extra VAT in FY27

China Economic Zone to Transform South Chittagong’s Economy

Bangladeshi Graduates Launch AI-Powered Agritech Startup to Transform Malaysia's Supply Chain

Gold Prices Edge Higher in Global Market Ahead of Fed Decision

Prime Minister Pledges $1 Trillion Bangladesh Economy by 2034

Government to Privatize Power Distribution and Petroleum Imports Amid Energy Overhaul

LNG Terminal Fault Triggers Gas Crisis; Ministry Assures Normal within in 3 Days

Stone Import from India Halted at Kurigram's Sonahat Port

NBR Plans Full Automation of Exporter VAT Refunds

Bangladesh Receives $2.02 Billion in Remittances in First 20 Days of July

Bangladesh received $2.018 billion in remittances during the first 20 days of July 2026, marking a 23.1% year-on-year increase, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. The central bank said...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued an official press statement issued on Monday.

ADB Warns Public Against Fake Loan Schemes

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued a strict public warning against fraudulent loan schemes circulating through fake websites, counterfeit Facebook pages and forged identity documents. In a press release on...

Bangladesh Aims for 10,000MW Solar Power Capacity in Five Years

The Bangladesh government plans to increase its solar power capacity to 10,000MW within its current term to reduce reliance on imported fuels and ease the strain on foreign exchange reserves....

Bangladesh Receives $1.8 Billion in Remittances During First 18 Days of July

Bangladesh received $1.798 billion in remittances during the first 18 days of July, marking a 20.2% increase compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year, according to the...

Bangladesh Gold Price Today: July 20 Latest BAJUS Rates

Bangladesh Gold Price Today: Latest BAJUS Rates

Gold is being sold across Bangladesh at the revised prices set by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS), effective Monday, July 20. BAJUS announced the latest price adjustment on July 14, citing...

Bangladesh Railway Revenue Grows Nearly 12% Amid Calls for Fare Revisions

Bangladesh Railway's revenue grew by 11.9% to Tk2,066.38 crore in the 2025–26 fiscal year. This marks an increase of Tk221 crore from the previous year's earnings of Tk1,845 crore. Passenger services...

Govt Plans Subsidised LPG for Low-Income Rural Families

The Bangladesh government is set to introduce subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders for low-income rural households. Approved in principle during a July 9 meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique...

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