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NBR to supplement govt's efforts to build discrimination-free country

Business —23 September, 2024 20:06

 National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan today said that the revenue board is pledge-bound to supplement the government's efforts…

NBR to supplement govt's efforts to build discrimination-free country

Gold strikes fresh record high above $2,609

The price of gold rose to a fresh record high of more than $2,609…

Gold strikes fresh record high above $2,609
CPD's Fahmida Khatun appointed to BB board

The Ministry of Finance has appointed Dr Fahmida Khatun, Executive…

CPD's Fahmida Khatun appointed to BB board

Govt introduces new customs codes to streamline export reporting

Govt introduces new customs codes to streamline export reporting

In a move aimed at addressing discrepancies in export data, the government is introducing three new Customs Procedure Codes (CPCs) to enhance the accuracy of export reporting and eliminate…

WB will support Bangladesh in reforming banking sector: Salehuddin

WB will support Bangladesh in reforming banking sector: Salehuddin

Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that the World Bank would provide support to Bangladesh in carrying out necessary…

Dollar rate falls in Bangladesh’s kerb market as demand drops

Dollar rate falls in Bangladesh’s kerb market as demand drops

The value of the US dollar has decreased in Bangladesh’s kerb (open) market due to a drop in demand and an increase in supply. Currently, the dollar is being sold at Tk 121-122…

ECNEC approves 4 projects worth Tk 1,222.14cr

ECNEC approves 4 projects worth Tk 1,222.14cr

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a total of four development projects involving an overall estimated cost of Taka 1,222.14 crore. The…

Forex reserves cross $24b: BB

Forex reserves cross $24b: BB

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have crossed $24 billion. "According to the latest data, foreign exchange reserves amount to $24.3 billion. It is close to $20 billion according…

Bangladesh expects budget support from WB within this year

Bangladesh expects budget support from WB within this year

Bangladesh is anticipating budget support from the World Bank before the year ends, according to Finance and Commerce Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed. The adviser made this announcement…

Task force demanded to reform capital market

Task force demanded to reform capital market

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Brokers Association (DBA) has demanded a task force to reform and develop good governance in the capital market like banks. The DBA wrote to the Finance…

BB receives $2.5b loan proposal from WB, ADB

BB receives $2.5b loan proposal from WB, ADB

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has received a total of US$ 2.5billion loan proposal from the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in several packages, including structural reform,…

ADB to provide $400m as budget support within Dec: Salehuddin

ADB to provide $400m as budget support within Dec: Salehuddin

Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today informed that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) would provide $400 million to Bangladesh…

US pvt sector key to unlocking Bangladesh’s growth: US embassy

US pvt sector key to unlocking Bangladesh’s growth: US embassy

The US private sector can help unlock Bangladesh’s growth potential through trade and investment, provided the right economic reforms are in place, the US Embassy in Dhaka said…

TCB to begin nationwide sale of essentials on Sunday

TCB to begin nationwide sale of essentials on Sunday

In compliance with directives from the Ministry of Commerce, the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will commence the sale of essential commodities across the country from Sunday.…

Salehuddin vows to continue reforms in financial sector

Salehuddin vows to continue reforms in financial sector

Citing reforms in the revenue and banking sectors as two most important challenges before the country's economy,Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce…

FSIB hopes to turn around by December

FSIB hopes to turn around by December

Bangladesh’s banking sector fell into an abyss from which there seemed to be no way out at some point of the last decade. Ask insiders, particularly bankers, and they will tell…

Barapukuria resumes partial electricity production

Barapukuria resumes partial electricity production

After being completely shut down for three days, the Barapukuria thermal power plant in Dinajpur has resumed partial electricity production. Chief Engineer of the thermal power plant,…