12:35 pm, Friday, 16 January 2026

Quick reforms urged to improve investment climate, unlock private sector potential

Leading business figures and experts in Bangladesh on Monday urged the government to implement urgent reforms to tackle persistent economic

VAT hike, gas price rise could be suicidal: DCCI

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Taskeen Ahmed on Saturday said that increasing value added tax on more than

Businesses urge law and order restoration, lower interest rates

Business leaders on Saturday said that Bangladesh was facing significant economic challenges—such as slow GDP growth, currency devaluation, rising inflation,

Bank accounts over Tk 1cr increase to 118,784 in June

The number of bank accounts with deposits exceeding Tk 1 crore rose to 118,784 as of June, According to data

Economic challenges demand revenue sector revamp: Businesses

Business leaders on Monday emphasized the necessity of structural changes in the revenue sector and the implementation of predictable long-term

Proposed budget out of touch with economic realities: CPD

The Central for Policy Dialogue, an independent think tank, analysed the proposed budget for the financial year 2024-25, stating that

AmCham demands separate entities for budget management

The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh recommended that separate entities manage the formulation and implementation of Bangladesh’s budget to