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Bangladesh is going to sign a new Partnership Framework Agreement (PFA) with the World Bank (WB), with the issues of the agreement set to be finalized within the next two to three weeks. Although no problems exist regarding core policy matters, how the topics will take final shape following discussions will be determined through the joint plan. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury confirmed the details to journalists following the WB-IMF meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand, at...

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said floods affected around 7,00,000 people in Chattogram. He made these remarks while distributing relief to flood victims in Patenga on Friday morning. Relief has already been distributed among 1,00,000 people. Alongside this, rehabilitation work for the victims has also commenced. Khosru added, “Rice, cooked food, and dry food are being distributed among the flood-affected people. Rehabilitation activities have started; government assist...

The government aims to boost the IT sector, create new entrepreneurs, and energise freelancing by proposing significant Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions in the new budget. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has recommended tax rebates for startup companies, freelancers, and...

The first budget aimed at fulfilling election promises is approaching. As part of this, an ambitious allocation is being made for the development program. For the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year, Tk300,000 crore is being allocated under the Annual Development Program (ADP). Out of this, Tk190,000 crore...