Dhaka January 17, 2026, 5:32 am
BB Governor Ahsan H Mansur said that settlement was 'one of the options' it could pursue in less serious cases.
Unemployment soars, industries shut down, and law and order deteriorates under the interim government
BKMEA said 98.67% of its member factories paid Eid bonuses
DCCI strongly demands the government to consider the said issue so that the importers do not need to bear the cost of delay at the time of releasing imported goods, especially during this holiday occasion
FICCI president Zaved Akhtar made the remarks while speaking at a post-budget press conference at the FICCI Auditorium in the capital on Wednesday
Speakers at post-budget press conference
UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis reaffirms unwavering solidarity with Bangladesh’s reform and transition process
Continued stability in foreign currency exchange rate, and favourable global conditions to help improve inflation scenario
UN remain hopeful that increased funding will soon allow us to restore and expand the vital services that so many children depend upon
Thanks to the rebound, last fiscal year's export earnings have been surpassed in just 11 months
The adviser made the statement while responding to a question at the post budget press conference held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium
The budget contains a number of isolated measures but lacks a cohesive strategy and comprehensive reform agenda to stimulate trade and investment, says Masrur Reaz
The development projects included in the new budget are largely carryovers from the previous government, he says
"FY26 budget aims to improve living standards"
Fouzul Kabir says proposed budget aims for disciplined governance and rational energy pricing
This provision goes against the very spirit of July, CPD reiterates
True measure of this budget lies in how its proposed tax structure, expenditure allocation, and development priorities contribute to equitable distribution and investment revival
TIB Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman, in his instant reaction, termed the decision as unethical, discriminatory and a violation of the constitution
He has identified major challenges such as inflation, employment crisis, stagnant investment, and inequality — and has pledged to address them
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed said this in his initial reaction on Monday
