Economics
BSEC approves Bangladesh’s first 'Orange Bond' worth Tk158.5cr
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved the issuance of the country’s first “Orange Bond,” valued at Tk 158.5 crore, aimed at promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality through the Sajeda Foundation.
Sadiq Ahmed resigns from Bangladesh Bank Monetary Policy Committee
Economist Sadiq Ahmed has resigned from his position as a member of the Bangladesh Bank Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), officials confirmed on Wednesday (March 4).
Country's economic growth slows to 3.49pc in FY 2024–25
The country’s economic growth slowed to 3.49% in the 2024–25 fiscal year, down from 4.22% in 2023–24, according to the final national accounts data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
Bangladesh Bank transfers three officials outside Dhaka
Bangladesh Bank has transferred those three officials who held a press conference where they described central bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur as "autocratic."
3 BB officials served show-cause notices over press conference
Three officials of Bangladesh Bank have been served show-cause notices for holding a press conference where they described central bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur as "autocratic."
Bangladesh Bank warns against sharing misleading videos or images using 'sample notes'
Bangladesh Bank has issued a special warning against spreading misleading videos and images using 'sample notes' on social media. The central bank said that these activities are increasing the circulation of fake notes and putting the overall monetary system at risk.
NBR extends deadline for January 2026 Online VAT returns
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting online VAT returns for the January 2026 tax period to February 22, 2026.
Microfinance Bank: Elegance should never override functionality
Is microfinance going to face significant constraints? This has become the primary topic dominating discussions across the global and regional microfinance sectors!
Banks remain open today to ease election transactions
Bangladesh Bank has instructed all scheduled banks to operate on Saturday (December 27) to support election-related activities ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.
Cost audit being mandatory for state-owned companies
The government has taken steps to make cost audits mandatory for state-owned companies to enhance financial transparency and operational efficiency, citing long-standing inaction on cost audits has been a major reason for continued losses in many public enterprises.