Rising fuel prices are increasing transportation costs, and the impact of this is already increasing the prices of essential commodities. There are also concerns that prices may rise further in the near future. Therefore, it is important to control expenses from now on. When the cost of fuel increases, the cost of transporting goods increases. […]
On 25 February, textile industrialist Mustakur Rahman was appointed Governor of Bangladesh Bank, following the removal of Dr. Ahsan H Mansoor. This is the first time in the history of the country that a businessman has held the post of Governor. Questions have been raised on the decision of the new government. Dr. Ahsan Mansoor […]
A large section of the banking population is now covered under digital financial services. As a result, even when bank branches remain closed during the Eid holidays, customers will be able to meet their cash needs through card-based services. In addition, banks now offer their own apps and Internet-based banking services. Through these services, a […]
“The practical reality is clear: unless collections drastically improve, we cannot fully execute the 2026 program budget approved in December,” Guterres wrote. “Worse, based on historical trends, regular budget cash could run out by July.” Guterres, who will step down at the end of 2026, gave his last annual speech this month setting out his […]
Various institutions, including banks, financial institutions, insurance and brokerages, had sent a total of 14,106 suspicious transaction reports to the BFIU in the last financial year, while the number was 8,571 in the 2021-22 financial year. BFIU works as a coordination unit of various agencies in the country working to prevent money laundering. Transactions considered […]
Talking about Saifuzzaman Chaudhary’s assets abroad, the BFIU chief said, “ACC has already acted on those who have purchased land and flats abroad. Some cases have already been registered. “Collection of information about others is ongoing.” He also said that he does not always get information from foreign intelligence agencies. That is why the process […]
prothom hello , Even government policy makers admit that the economy is in trouble. But do you see any effective action plan to deal with the crisis? If not, what do you recommend? Salehuddin Ahmed: First of all, policy makers and government officials should pay proper attention to this issue. In many cases they ignore […]
The event, chaired by Javed Akhtar, President of FICCI and Managing Director of Unilever Bangladesh, was attended by businessmen from various sectors and representatives of developing partner countries and agencies. Atiur Rahman presented a paper titled ‘Bangladesh on the path to trillion dollar economy: Opportunities and challenges’ at the event. He said that the depositors […]
Bangladesh will face United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the final of the Youth Asia Cup on Sunday. UAE confirmed its place in the final by defeating Pakistan Under-19 team by 11 runs in the second semi-final today. Ariful got full support from Ahrar Amin and they brought the team closer to victory by making a […]
Jameel M Akbar, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of iPharmar; The signing ceremony was attended by Tarek Riaz Khan, Managing Director and CEO, Padma Bank Limited and Dr. Mohammad Imtiaz Uddin, Deputy Managing Director and CBO, Padma Bank Limited. Other top executives from both the entities include Reesat Haider, head of marketing and operations-agri inputs […]
Uncontrolled inflation rates inevitably reduce the popularity of the government and have a huge impact on low-income people. It is the right of the people to know why inflation could not be controlled. Different laws exist around the world to protect rights and ensure smooth flow of information to the public. Almost all countries have […]
Dr. Mojumdar is an accomplished professional with a career spanning over 30 years in various fields of finance, macroeconomics, international economics, customs, trade facilitation issues, international development, WTO issues and international business coordination. Prior to joining the Energy and Mineral Resources Division under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, he served as Additional […]