Excise duty exemption threshold on bank deposits rises to Tk 4 lakh

The government has proposed increasing the excise duty exemption threshold on bank deposits to Tk 4 lakh from the existing Tk 3 lakh in a...

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Shopping malls, markets to stay open until 9pm

The government has decided to allow shopping malls, markets and retail shops across the country to remain open until 9pm from on Friday , easing...

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Four airports to be dev as int’l gateways

Bangladesh plans to develop Cox’s Bazar, Jessore, Rajshahi and Saidpur as international gateways to expand global connectivity and trade, Finance Minister Amir KhasruMahmud Chowdhury said...

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Govt to continue 2.5pc cash incentive on remittances

The government will continue the existing 2.5 percent cash incentive on remittances sent through legal channels to sustain the growth of inward remittance and encourage...

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Tk 36,706 crore allocated for bank rescue fund in upcoming budget

The government has earmarked Tk 36,706cr in the proposed national budget for FY 2026-27 to bail out and stabilize country’s struggling banking sector. The allocation...

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Proposed budget for FY26-27 / Power and energy allocation raised to Tk 17,345cr

The government has proposed increasing allocation for the power and energy sector to Tk 17,345 crore in the FY2026-27 budget, alongside long-term plans to expand...