fiscal year 2026-2027
Monetary policy should focus on enhancing tax collection
The first six-month monetary policy for the upcoming financial year (2024-2025) is scheduled to be announced in the first fortnight of July. Bangladesh Bank has nearly completed the preliminary work for formulating this policy. However, there is still uncertainty regarding the specific characteristics of the proposed monetary policy.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
How feasible is it to achieve an ambitious export target
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given in-principle approval to the draft of the National Export Policy for a three-year term (fiscal years 2024-2025 to 2026-2027). This approved draft of the export policy is extremely significant by any measure. The policy mentions providing subsidies and special benefits in sectors such as electricity, water, and gas, as well as offering loans at comparatively low interest rates for the highest priority and special development sectors. However, these benefits will be provided in accordance with the guidelines of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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