Mixed Yield Trend Observed in Treasury Bill Auction
On Sunday, T-bill yields in Bangladesh showed a mixed trend as banks shifted preference toward longer-tenure securities. The yield on…
Firms Cut Costs as Interest Hits 17%
Faced with inflation exceeding previous years’ 6–7%, bank interest rates as high as 17%, and a sharp currency devaluation from…
Interbank Dollar Rate Rises to Tk 122.78 After Reform
Following the adoption of a market-driven exchange rate on May 14, the interbank US dollar rate in Bangladesh rose slightly…
Maize Output Hits 68.84 Lakh Tonnes In FY2023–24
In FY2023–24, Bangladesh produced 68.84 lakh tonnes of maize from 6.42 lakh hectares, with FY2024–25 targets set at 71.60 lakh…
10 Ministries Face 13% Budget Cut FY2025-26
In the proposed Annual Development Programme (ADP) for FY2025–26, the top 10 ministries and divisions in Bangladesh will face a…
Bangladesh To Import 8.5 Million Bales Of Cotton In MY2025-26
Bangladesh is projected to remain the world’s top cotton importer in MY2025-26, with imports reaching 8.5 million bales, ahead of…
Draft Telecom Policy Introduces NICSP ICSP ANSP
The BTRC’s draft telecom policy proposes consolidating over 20 licence types into three—NICSP, ICSP, and ANSP—aiming to simplify regulations and…
BTRC Told To Block AL Online Platforms
The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has directed the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to block all websites and social…
High Taxes Threaten Bangladesh Telecom Sustainability
Bangladesh’s telecom sector, contributing just 1% to GDP but 5% to total tax revenue, faces unsustainable fiscal pressure due to…
Bangladesh To Get 3.5B Dollars External Funding In June
Bangladesh is set to receive $3.5 billion in external financing in June, including $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund…