Economy

Economy

Bangladesh per capita debt mounts to $483

The amount was $257 in 2015-16 fiscal year

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Assets worth £90m of Salman’s son, nephew frozen

The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has frozen nearly £90 million worth of luxury London property owned by two individuals linked to Bangladesh’s deposed ruler, according to the British daily Guardian.

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Culture of impunity the main scourge of stock market

The primary crisis plaguing the stock market is a culture of impunity, which has severely affected numerous investors. As such, public confidence cannot be restored without enforcing punitive measures against manipulators and ensuring good governance, said Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

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Rethinking cybersecurity for resilient financial systems

Globally, the financial sector has become a prime target for cybercrime, with attacks growing in scale, sophistication, and impact. In 2025, several high-profile breaches exposed vulnerabilities even within well-established institutions.

2h ago

Smart farming: Drones and AI to drive yield gains

In order to feed a growing population with ever-diminishing farmland, the country’s agriculture has undergone a notable transformation since independence, buoyed by high-yielding varieties, chemical fertilisers, and pesticides.

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Fareast islami life sells vehicles, cuts jobs to reduce costs

Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company Limited is selling its vehicles and slashing its workforce in a desperate effort to cut costs and counter a deepening financial crisis.

2h ago

London property freeze encouraging

The freezing of nearly £90 million worth of luxury property in London, linked to two associates of the country’s deposed prime minister, has offered a sense of accomplishment to Bangladeshi authorities.

2h ago

Top earners face 30% tax again as inequality rises

After five years, the income tax rate for the highest bracket is likely to revert to 30 percent in the upcoming fiscal year as part of the government’s efforts to address growing inequality — an issue that is among the country’s major economic concerns.

2h ago

Bangladesh per capita debt mounts to $483

The amount was $257 in 2015-16 fiscal year

1h ago

Assets worth £90m of Salman’s son, nephew frozen

The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has frozen nearly £90 million worth of luxury London property owned by two individuals linked to Bangladesh’s deposed ruler, according to the British daily Guardian.

2h ago

Culture of impunity the main scourge of stock market

The primary crisis plaguing the stock market is a culture of impunity, which has severely affected numerous investors. As such, public confidence cannot be restored without enforcing punitive measures against manipulators and ensuring good governance, said Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

2h ago

Rethinking cybersecurity for resilient financial systems

Globally, the financial sector has become a prime target for cybercrime, with attacks growing in scale, sophistication, and impact. In 2025, several high-profile breaches exposed vulnerabilities even within well-established institutions.

2h ago

Smart farming: Drones and AI to drive yield gains

In order to feed a growing population with ever-diminishing farmland, the country’s agriculture has undergone a notable transformation since independence, buoyed by high-yielding varieties, chemical fertilisers, and pesticides.

2h ago

Fareast islami life sells vehicles, cuts jobs to reduce costs

Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company Limited is selling its vehicles and slashing its workforce in a desperate effort to cut costs and counter a deepening financial crisis.

2h ago

London property freeze encouraging

The freezing of nearly £90 million worth of luxury property in London, linked to two associates of the country’s deposed prime minister, has offered a sense of accomplishment to Bangladeshi authorities.

2h ago

Procurement law revised to cut graft, boost transparency

Scrapping the price range cap for bids, making e-GP mandatory for all public procurement and allowing NGOs to compete for tenders, the government has overhauled the public procurement law.

2h ago

Top earners face 30% tax again as inequality rises

After five years, the income tax rate for the highest bracket is likely to revert to 30 percent in the upcoming fiscal year as part of the government’s efforts to address growing inequality — an issue that is among the country’s major economic concerns.

2h ago

Trade activities disrupted as taxmen abstain from work

The country’s overseas trade activities have been severely disrupted as officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) continued their protest, which began on May 14 in response to an ordinance abolishing the revenue authority two days prior.

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