Finance News: Latest Financial News, Finance News today in Bangladesh

Vote eases political, policy uncertainty, supports macroeconomic stability

Bangladesh's general election has reduced near-term political and policy uncertainty in a turnaround that could support improvements in macroeconomic stability, says Fitch Ratings in its post-poll positive assessment. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led alliance has secured a parliamentary supermajority in the February-12th polls, alongside a majority "yes" vote in a...

Govt positive about carrying forward banking reforms

The government is positive about carrying forward the reform measures taken for the banking sector by the interim administration, Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur said Monday. "We have talked about reforms," he told newsmen after a meeting with Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury in his office at...

Let parliament decide its fate

The interim government (IG), led by Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, organised a clean and widely accepted general election on February 12 last. It deserves kudos on this account.For its successor, a popularly elected government, the IG, however, has left behind at least three major irritants: move to appoint DP...

Excelerate begins LNG supply under long-term deal

US-based Excelerate Energy has commenced long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply to Bangladesh under a 15-year sales and purchase agreement (SPA).This marks a significant step in diversifying the country's energy imports beyond its traditional Middle-Eastern suppliers.The first cargo under the agreement, carrying around 138,000 cubic metres of LNG, recently arrived...

PM reaffirms commitment to 'One China' policy

Bangladesh reaffirms its commitment to the "One China" policy and pledges to deepen strategic ties with Beijing as the country's new prime minister moves to consolidate key foreign relationships following his inauguration.Tarique Rahman made the remarks during a meeting in Dhaka with Yao Wen, China's ambassador in Bangladesh, where the...

President summons JS session on Mar 12

The 13th Parliament will go into its first session on March 12.President Mohammed Shahabuddin has summoned the new parliament to convene at 11:00 am on Thursday in the Parliament chamber of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.The President summoned the session under the powers conferred by Article 72(1) of the Constitution.This session...

American brands push for tax refunds as RMG exporters eye order surge

Two major American trade organisations representing textile and apparel brands, retailers and importers have demanded refunds of import taxes following a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) and the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) welcomed the...

Bangla Academy names nine winners

Bangla Academy has announced nine eminent writers as the recipients of its Literary Award 2025.In a media statement, the academy's public relations department said the awards were given in eight categories for the year, reports UNB.The recipients are Syed Azizul Huq for essay, Mohon Raihan for poetry, Nasima Anis for...