Economy
Govt working to establish free trade zone this year

Investors no longer willing to take risks

No prospect of improving the business environment

Export industry in turmoil due to gas and banking crises

NBR plans to end tax exemptions, raise VAT in FY26 budget

Bangladesh won’t accept all IMF conditions fearing Sri Lanka-like scenario
Decision regarding the next tranche of the loan likely on 5 May or 23 May

US diplomat optimistic on increasing cotton export to Bangladesh

CA agrees to boost connectivity with Azerbaijan
Prof Yunus urges Azerbaijan investors to invest in Bangladesh

Global stocks boosted as Trump softens tariff pain for auto firms

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka eye stronger ICT ties

Bangladesh no longer reliant on IMF or WB: Finance adviser
IMF is positive over releasing the fourth and fifth installments of the $4.7 billion loan programme together, he says

Bangladesh 9th biggest economy in Asian region excluding Japan: ADB

NBR wants to ease doing business for compliant taxpayers
This will significantly reduce clearance time, lower costs, and improve overall efficiency in trade operations

Rajshahi Textile Mills to be reborn as Barendra Rajshahi Textile

Taka strengthens against dollar thanks to remittance, export growth
Bank officials predict a further decline in the dollar's value in the near future.

Remittance inflow shines bright with $2.27b in April's 26 days
