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Liabilities fall by Tk 160b as SoEs cut exposure

Government liabilities arising from guarantees and counter-guarantees issued for loans taken by state-owned enterprises (SoEs) have declined to just over Tk 1.03 trillion as of June 2026.The latest development reflects substantial repayments by several public-sector entities and a slowdown in new government-backed borrowing.According to official statistics, outstanding guaranteed liabilities stood...

Bangladesh open for business: FM

Bangladesh remains a stable, predictable and open destination for business and investment despite mounting domestic and global challenges, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman said on Saturday.He reaffirmed the government's commitment to structural reforms and a more proactive economic diplomacy strategy.The minister was speaking at the inauguration of the "Roadmap for Trade,...

PM urges every citizen to plant tree to ensure clean environment

COX'S BAZAR, June 13 (BSS): Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged every citizen of the country to plant at least one tree sapling to build a clean and pollution-free environment for the next generation."Thinking about your children's future and keeping in mind that they should be able to breathe freely...

Experts question revenue targets, urge structural tax reforms

Economists and business stakeholders have questioned the realism of the government's revenue projections in the proposed FY2026-27 budget, calling for structural tax reforms, improved compliance and greater policy predictability to strengthen fiscal management and support economic recovery.They also warned that the narrowing gap between revenue earnings and operational expenditure is...

Vegetable prices fall, other essentials remain stable

Prices of vegetables declined over the past week, offering some relief to consumers, while that of most other essential commodities remained largely unchanged.Prices of meat, fish, eggs, poultry, rice, flour and other daily necessities stayed stable, indicating that the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 has yet to make...