Bangladesh’s economy could reach $677 billion by 2030, according to a forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). By this time, it will surpass the economies of countries such as Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand in terms of gross domestic product (GDP). This was stated in a report titled Continue Reading
Summit fully operational at Maheshkhali terminal, Accelerate cuts supply The liquefied natural gas (LNG) crisis seems to be showing no signs of leaving the floating terminals in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar. As LNG-carrying ships imported according to the schedule are not arriving, full gas supply is not being received from the two terminals. As a result, […]Continue Reading
An agreement has been completed to collect Tk 41,000 crore from 17 banks as part of Bangladesh Bank’s Tk 60,000 crore incentive package to reopen closed factories and restore momentum to the stagnant economy. The banks that have agreed to provide funds for the incentive package are Sonali, Agrani, Rupali, BRAC, City, Jamuna, Dutch-Bangla, Mutual […]Continue Reading
Mohammad Zahidul Islam Delta Life Insurance Company’s premium income was overstated by Tk 244 crore, while liabilities were understated by Tk 124 crore. A tax claim of Tk 317 crore was not disclosed. Cash was withdrawn, but its use remains unknown. Agents were paid commissions without valid licences, while 5 percent of commissions remained unpaid. […]Continue Reading
The economy saw some positive changes during the first six months of the new government, but overall negative trends remain more prominent, according to the private research organisation Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). According to the research organisation, the government’s revenue shortfall could reach Tk 1.30 lakh crore to Tk 1.40 lakh crore in the […]Continue Reading
The Invest Bangladesh Act, 2026, which formally unites the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), and the Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA), went into effect on August 20, according to a gazette notification issued by the Bangladeshi government. The announcement, which was signed by ATM Abdus Sattar, Continue Reading
The ready-made garment (RMG) industry in Bangladesh has enormous potential for rooftop solar energy, according to a recent analysis by the Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD), which estimates that 3,320 facilities may produce up to 1,768.3 megawatt-peak (MWp) of power. The report ‘Rooftop Solar in the RMG Sector: Investment Opportunities in the Context of Chinese […]Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have increased to $37.25 billion. According to updated data from Bangladesh Bank, the country’s gross reserves stood at $37,245.06 million. Under the BPM6 calculation method of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the reserves stood at $32.44 billion. Bangladesh Bank Executive Director and spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan confirmed Continue Reading
Those accused put in charge of recovery! Tk 27 lakh crore siphoned off during Hasina era Sayeed Ahmed Claims that Tk 27 lakh crore was siphoned out of Bangladesh during the Hasina era have fuelled efforts to recover the stolen assets. However, the recovery drive has yet to bring back any money, with experts blaming […]Continue Reading
Mahfuzul Haque Anar and Abu Shahid Extracting 15 million tonnes of coal annually from the Phulbari mine could meet around 75 percent of Bangladesh’s imported coal demand for power generation, potentially reducing import costs and easing pressure on the country’s energy sector. Bangladesh has seven coal-fired power plants with a combined capacity of 7,312 MW. […]Continue Reading






















