Pre-Budget ECNEC meeting discusses development projects, proposals

Two days before the placement of the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) was held on Tuesday.Prime ...

Failure to fix macroeconomic management could trigger more bank looting, warns CPD’s Mustafizur

Unless irregularities in Bangladesh’s macroeconomic management are addressed, incidents similar to the large-scale looting of banks witnessed in the past could recur in the future, warned CPD Distinguished Fellow Mustafizur ...

Bangladesh pushes OIC to safeguard migrant workers' rights in Middle East

Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury on Monday urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Labour Centre to ensure safe working conditions, social protection and dignified treatment for millions ...

Messi scores from the spot as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in final World Cup warm-up

Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with a goal as Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 on Tuesday in their final warm-up match ahead of the World Cup.The Argentina captain, who ...

Nahid Rana, Mosaddek power Bangladesh to historic win over Australia

A fiery spell of high-pace bowling from youngster Nahid Rana after Mosaddek Hossain’s brilliant batting performance guided Bangladesh to a comprehensive 86-run victory over Australia under the DLS method in ...

Gold prices in Bangladesh drop by Tk 6,591 per bhori

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has reduced gold prices in the domestic market for the second time this month, cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 6,591 per bhori ...

REHAB urges growth-friendly housing policy ahead of FY27 budget

Seeks single-digit mortgage rates, lower registration costs, special fund for middle-income homebuyersWith the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 set for announcement, the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh ...

Recruitment to vacant government posts to begin soon: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government will begin the recruitment process for vacant posts in different government offices as soon as possible to make public services more ...

Gold prices fall again in Bangladesh, dropping to Tk 218,350 per bhori

The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced for the fourth consecutive time, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) cutting the rate of 22-carat gold by Tk 4,432 per ...

Corporate tax rates unchanged in FY27 budget despite business lobby pressure

Despite repeated calls from the business community to lower corporate taxes, the government has kept corporate tax rates unchanged in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, Finance Minister Amir ...