Finance Minister
Hopeless revenue target: No major tax hike planned
Wishy-washy -- is what best describes the government’s stance on scaling up its narrow revenue base, which is posing to become the Achilles’ heel to Bangladesh’s growth aspirations.
Tk 1,26,369 crore loans defaulted as of March this year: Finance Minister
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal today told the parliament that as of March this year, the amount of defaulted loans in the country was Tk 126,369 crore.
Hopeless revenue target: No major tax hike planned
Wishy-washy -- is what best describes the government’s stance on scaling up its narrow revenue base, which is posing to become the Achilles’ heel to Bangladesh’s growth aspirations.
Tribute to Muhith: Epitome of optimism
Over the last 50 years of Bangladesh’s existence, we have seen many finance ministers. AMA Muhith was among those few who this nation will remember for making the job appear joyful and free from the pains of balancing difficult trade-offs amid resource constraints.
Muhith pledges steps on loan anomalies at Janata Bank
Finance Minister AMA Muhith yesterday said necessary steps will be taken regarding the alleged loan irregularities at state-owned Janata Bank.
Debt burden won't rise much
Bangladesh's debt burden would not increase much even if the government borrowed $12 billion from Russia to build the Rooppur nuclear power plant, Finance Minister AMA Muhith said yesterday.
Some massive thefts in banking: Muhith
The banking sector was tainted by a series of scams, including some massive thefts, according to Finance Minister AMA Muhith.
Massive theft in banking sector: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith admits in Parliament that there are some irregularities in the banking sector and it is massive at times.
Of Obesity or Good Health?
The Finance Minister has proposed a mega Tk.3.4 trillion budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2016-17. It is about 29 percent higher than the revised budget of the outgoing fiscal year.
Muhith won’t contest in next general polls
Finance Minister AMA Muhith who recently placed his tenth budget for Bangladesh announces he will not participate in the next Jatiya Sangshad elections.
Muhith hints at further cut in fuel prices
The government is considering a further fuel price cut to pass on to consumers the benefit of low fuel prices on the international market, said Finance Minister AMA Muhith yesterday.