Finance Ministry
IMF Loan Talks: Here's how we need to prepare
The economy needs firm handling to ensure the situation doesn't turn into a crisis.
Boards Of State Lenders: Finally, criteria set for directorship
The secretaries of ministries have been barred from serving as chairpersons and directors of the 16 state banks and financial institutions in the latest guideline from the finance ministry as the government looks to enhance corporate governance in the organisations.
IMF Loan Talks: Here's how we need to prepare
The economy needs firm handling to ensure the situation doesn't turn into a crisis.
Bangladesh to buy LNG at $4 lower rates, fertiliser $21 higher
Bangladesh is going to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the international market at $4 lower price than the previous but at the same time it will procure fertiliser by paying additional $21 a tonne.
Budgetary allocation for energy is not enough
Has the finance minister addressed these issues and is this budget adequate to meet the challenges stated above? An equally important issue is this: do the responsible agencies have the capacity and capability of implementing such a large budget?
Tarana for tax cuts on handset imports
The Telecom Division yesterday urged the finance ministry to review the tax structure on mobile handsets and
Tarana for tax cut on handsets import
Telecom division urges finance ministry to review tax and VAT structures on mobile handsets and accessories to make smartphones affordable to boost internet penetration.
Govt cuts furnace oil price by 30pc
The government has cut the price of furnace oil by more than 30 percent to Tk 42 a litre as oil prices continue to remain low on the international market for nearly two years.
Predictable yet unachievable
Writing on budget has become a challenge for me not only because so much has already been discussed, but there is barely anything original in the budget.
Redefining goals of the upcoming budget
THIS is the time of the year that draws the attention of most people on economic and financial matters. The Finance Ministry and the National