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Bangladesh back in South Asia remittance race

Bangladesh's remittance earnings climb, fuelled by informal market shift

1d ago

Govt to discuss reducing metro costs with Japan

A high-level team of the interim government led by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed will hold meetings with the Japanese government on the possibilities of reducing the metro-rail project costs.

1w ago

Preventing project delays: Govt to make guideline for next govt

The interim government by December will prepare a guideline for the next government to eliminate delays and irregularities in project implementation.

1w ago

Govt to drop wilful defaulter tag

Amendments to Bank Company Act also propose smaller boards, reducing family control

1w ago

Amid Chalan Beel worries, Rabindra University gets Ecnec’s conditional nod

The Ecnec yesterday approved the construction of Rabindra University in Sirajganj, despite objections from several advisers over the plan to build it by filling up a wetland.

2w ago

Govt moves to clear Rooppur dues to Russia after US waiver

Central bank seeks nod from Washington after Russia's reply

2w ago

Costs, deadlines of two projects to overrun

The costs of two projects -- one aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable surface water supply in Dhaka and the other for building mini stadiums in upazilas -- are likely to double their original estimates.

2w ago

Without political will, reforms may stay on paper

Economists have welcomed the interim government’s initiative to grant full autonomy to the Bangladesh Bank (BB) but say the reforms will remain on paper unless political parties commit to endorsing and continuing them once in power.

2w ago
August 31, 2025
August 31, 2025

Bangladesh back in South Asia remittance race

Bangladesh's remittance earnings climb, fuelled by informal market shift

August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025

Govt to discuss reducing metro costs with Japan

A high-level team of the interim government led by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed will hold meetings with the Japanese government on the possibilities of reducing the metro-rail project costs.

August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025

Preventing project delays: Govt to make guideline for next govt

The interim government by December will prepare a guideline for the next government to eliminate delays and irregularities in project implementation.

August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025

Govt to drop wilful defaulter tag

Amendments to Bank Company Act also propose smaller boards, reducing family control

August 18, 2025
August 18, 2025

Amid Chalan Beel worries, Rabindra University gets Ecnec’s conditional nod

The Ecnec yesterday approved the construction of Rabindra University in Sirajganj, despite objections from several advisers over the plan to build it by filling up a wetland.

August 17, 2025
August 17, 2025

Govt moves to clear Rooppur dues to Russia after US waiver

Central bank seeks nod from Washington after Russia's reply

August 17, 2025
August 17, 2025

Costs, deadlines of two projects to overrun

The costs of two projects -- one aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable surface water supply in Dhaka and the other for building mini stadiums in upazilas -- are likely to double their original estimates.

August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025

Without political will, reforms may stay on paper

Economists have welcomed the interim government’s initiative to grant full autonomy to the Bangladesh Bank (BB) but say the reforms will remain on paper unless political parties commit to endorsing and continuing them once in power.

August 13, 2025
August 13, 2025

Export target set at $63.5b, eying US tariff advantage

Dhaka aims for $63.5b in exports, capitalising on new US tariff regime

August 12, 2025
August 12, 2025

Bangladesh Bank readying Tk 20,000cr for bank overhaul

The overhaul plan will start with at least five banks