National,Economy

Govt eyes trillion-dollar economy by 2034: Minister

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the government is working with a comprehensive plan to increase people’s income and transform Bangladesh into a trillion-dollar economy by 2034.Replying to a written question from ruling party lawmaker from Dhaka-18 SM Jahangir Hossa...

National,Business & Commerce,Economy ,Bank & Insurance,Jatiya Sangsad

Defaulted loans reach Tk 5.45 lakh crore: Finance Minister

Defaulted loans in Bangladesh’s banking sector stood at Tk 5.45 lakh crore at the end of 2025, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told Parliament on Monday.“As of December 31, 2025, the total amount of defaulted loans in the banking sector is Tk 5,44,831 crore,” he said ...

National,Business & Commerce,Economy

BB governor for stronger focus on CMSME, agro sectors to drive growth

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman on Monday stressed the need for greater focus on cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) and the agriculture sector to boost economic growth and create employment.The governor made the remarks when a Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DC...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

FM’s India Visit: Dhaka to push key bilateral concerns in talks with Delhi

Bangladesh is keen to see bilateral relations return to normalcy on the basis of ‘mutual respect and mutual gains,’ as Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman prepares to visit India on a ‘goodwill’ trip this week which comes amid increased engagement between the two countries in...

National,Business & Commerce,Economy

Govt moves to turn capital market into long-term financing hub: Khosru

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday told Parliament that the government has a specific plan to develop the country’s stock market and make it vibrant and dynamic aiming to turn it into a long-term source of financing.“The government is firmly committed to strengthenin...

National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance

FBCCI seeks $5bn EDF, sweeping reforms to ease business strain

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has urged Bangladesh Bank (BB) to double the Export Development Fund (EDF) to $5 billion to support exporters amidst ongoing global economic challenges.The demand was placed at a meeting with BB Governor Mostaqur Rahman, held at ...

National,Diplomachy

EU Ambassador meets PM

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday.The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Bangladesh Secretariat, where Miller led an EU delegation, said a PMO release.During the meeting, the Prime Min...

National,Politics,Administrations

Collective efforts a must to build equitable, just society: Minister

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Monday said the responsibility of building an equitable and just society cannot rest on the state alone, urging citizens to actively participate in addressing social challenges.“Thinking that the state will do every...

National,Sports,Cricket

Aminul rejects election allegations as pressure mounts on BCB leadership

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam is under intense pressure from the country’s Sports Ministry after a group of cricket organisers accused the board of interfering in its last election which secured Aminul a four-year term as president.In a recent interview with a private T...

National,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

Voting for reserved women seats of 13th JS May 12

The Election Commission on Monday announced that voting for the 50 reserved women’s seats in parliament will be held on May 12.The EC will announce the election schedule on April 8, said EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed at a media briefing at Nirbachan Bhaban with Chief Election Commissioner A...

National,Agriculture & Farming

Jatka Conservation Week to be observed from April 7

The National ‘Jatka Conservation Week-2026’ will be observed from April 7 to April 13, aiming to create mass awareness on preserving hilsa fry to boost the overall fish production.The initiative, organised by the ministry, will be observed in 20 hilsa-rich districts across the country, F...

National,Diplomachy,Environment & Nature

French envoy stresses fair business climate to attract EU firms to Bangladesh

French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet on Monday highlighted the importance of ensuring a fair and level playing field to encourage greater engagement of European companies in Bangladesh.France looks forward to working closely with the new government to deepen cooperati...

National,Business & Commerce

Gold prices in Bangladesh: BAJUS lowers rates after recent surge

The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 2,158 per bhori, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 245,819, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced on Monday.The revised price took immediate effect, BAJUS said in the morning.The association attributed the adjustment...

National,Administrations,President, Prime Minister

PM chairs first ECNEC meeting of new govt

The first meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) under the new government began on Monday.The meeting is being held at the Cabinet Division conference room at the Bangladesh Secretariat.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is presiding over the meeting, said a PMO relea...

National,Business & Commerce,Diplomachy

Dhaka, London continue to benefit from expanding trade, investment ties: British trade envoy

The UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh, Baroness Winterton of Doncaster DBE has said Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) share a strong, historic partnership, and the two countries continue to benefit from expanding trade and investment ties.“I look forward to engaging with government leaders, bu...

National,Diplomachy

Delhi keen to work together with Dhaka in ‘positive, constructive manner’, Pranay Verma tells PM

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Monday reaffirmed India’s intent to work together with the Government and the people of Bangladesh in a ‘positive, constructive and forward-looking manner’ based on mutual interest and mutual benefit.The Indian envoy  conv...

National,Jatiya Sangsad,Jobs

Parliament passes bill setting govt job entry age limit at 32

Parliament on Sunday passed a bill setting the maximum age limit at 32 years for direct recruitment to government jobs and various public sector bodies.This is the first Bill that passed by the 13thParliament.The bill titled “Maximum Age Limit for Direct Appointment in Government, Autonomous, ...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Govt to ensure three months’ stock of fuel: State Minister

The government is working to ensure a three-month stock of all types of fuel amid the ongoing global energy crisis, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit said on Sunday.“We have identified new sources and signed agreements with several suppliers. If implemen...

National,Politics,Administrations

Mahdi Amin, Saleh Shibly made spokespersons for PMO

Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin and Press Secretary Abu Abdullah M Saleh – better known as Saleh Shibly – have been made spokespersons for the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).The Prime Minister’s Office issued a notification in this regard on Sunday.According to the n...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Shops, shopping malls to close at 7 pm instead of 6pm

The government has allowed shops and shopping malls across the country to remain open until 7 pm extending the previous closing time of 6pm.State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit announced the decision while taking to reporters at the Secretariat on Sunday.On April...