ADB cuts Bangladesh growth forecast to 4% for FY27
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Unreliable energy supplies, logistics constraints and lengthy regulatory and approval procedures are further dampening investment demand
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New Pay Scale: Basic pay rise to cost Tk 37,372cr
21 September 2026
The implementation of the new pay scale’s basic salary in two phases will cost the government Tk 37,372 crore, covering civil, defence services and judicial personnel, alongside pensioners, according to a preliminary estimate of the finance division.
21 September 2026
New pay scale: House rent payouts rise despite lower rates
20 September 2026
Housing allowance, the second-largest component of gross salary, has been reduced as a percentage of basic pay under the new public sector pay scale.
20 September 2026
A mega project largely deserted
19 September 2026
Tk 15,691cr spent, but Payra Port activities far below its commercial potential
19 September 2026
Spouse to get pension until 80 after death of pensioner
18 September 2026
The National Pension Authority (NPA) yesterday decided to extend the age limit for a spouse to receive a pension after the pensioner’s death to 80 years from 75 and introduce an Islamic version of the Universal Pension Scheme.
18 September 2026
Three metro projects get go-ahead, costing Tk 2.5 lakh crore
17 September 2026
The government yesterday approved the construction of three metro rail lines for Dhaka at an estimated cost of nearly Tk 2.5 lakh crore.
17 September 2026
Bogura-Sirajganj rail line / 8 years on, project costs to jump 89%
16 September 2026
The estimated cost of the direct dual-gauge railway line project connecting Bogura and Sirajganj has jumped nearly 89 percent to Tk 10,391 crore, with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) set to fund 71 percent of the total project costs.
16 September 2026
Cost of MRT-1, 5 trimmed to Tk 2.04 lakh crore
15 September 2026
The revised estimated cost of the Japan-funded Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line-1 and Line-5 projects has been set at Tk 2,03,800 crore, down 4.75 percent from an earlier proposal.
15 September 2026
Private pension shaping up
Finance Minister AMA Muhith will present a detailed outline of a private sector pension scheme in the upcoming budget with a plan to
28 May 2018
Social safety net to widen
The government plans to bring more people under its social safety net programmes in the next budget with an eye on the upcoming
27 May 2018
Subsidy burden to be heavier
Subsidy expenditure is set to increase 16.36 percent to Tk 32,000 crore in the incoming fiscal year as three new areas -- gas, fuel and
26 May 2018
Project cost rises manifold
The quest to transform the Ashuganj container terminal port into a world-class one has become more expensive for the government,
21 May 2018
Govt to make first-ever gold policy
The government is going to introduce a gold policy to make import and export of the precious metal easy, and ensure transparency and accountability in its trade inside the country.
20 May 2018
Big boost for mega projects
The government has allocated large funds for several mega projects under the next fiscal year's Annual Development Programme (ADP) to speed up the implementation of the projects ahead of the next national polls.
10 May 2018
Transport, power to take centre stage in budget
The planning ministry is likely to propose a Tk 1.81 lakh crore development budget for next fiscal year, giving emphasis on
7 May 2018
Project funds to move fast now
From next fiscal year, development projects will see half their allocations for the year automatically deposited into the accounts without the need for any paperwork as the government looks to enhance utilisation of development funds.
3 May 2018
LNG to come from Oman too
As part of its efforts to address gas crisis in the country, the government is going to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Oman.
18 April 2018
IDB gives Tk 1,000cr for housing finance
The Islamic Development Bank will provide Bangladesh a Tk 1,000 crore loan (€94.75 million) to help the country ensure access to housing finance
4 April 2018
Economy marches towards record 7.65pc growth
The Bangladesh economy is charging towards record growth figure for the second consecutive year, driven by double-digit growth in manufacturing and construction sectors.
3 April 2018
Tight monetary policy comes undone
In a flurry of moves over the past seven days, the finance ministry and the Bangladesh Bank undid the tight monetary stance
2 April 2018
China's $2.6b loan may get approval today
The hard-term loan committee today may approve a $2.6 billion financing for the Padma rail link project, paving the way for the signing of a deal with the Exim Bank of China next month.
28 March 2018
ADP outlay to be Tk 178,000cr next fiscal year
The government is planning to raise the development budget for fiscal 2018-19 by about 20 percent, giving emphasis to accelerating the construction works of some flagship infrastructure projects like the Padma bridge, Rooppur power plant, Dhaka metro rail.
26 March 2018
Revenue target may be Tk 340,000cr next fiscal year
The finance ministry plans to set a revenue collection target of Tk 340,000 crore in the next fiscal year, up 18 percent from that in the
24 March 2018
Rooppur Nuke Plant: Draft of deal with India ready
Bangladesh is going to sign an agreement with New Delhi under which Dhaka will take Indian nuclear agency's expert service in Rooppur nuclear power plant.
17 March 2018
India calls for cross-border container train service
India has requested Bangladesh to take measures to introduce container train services between the two neighbours by this month in
15 March 2018
Govt getting ready to celebrate LDC graduation
The government is taking elaborate preparations to organise nationwide celebrations to mark the beginning of
7 March 2018
Case to be filed against RCBC by April: Muhith
The government will sue the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation of the Philippines by April for its role in the
4 March 2018
Development budget will not be revised down
The development budget is unlikely to be revised down this fiscal year despite the knowledge that a big chunk
3 March 2018