Thrifting in Bangladesh is gaining popularity for its affordability, sustainability, and unique fashion appeal. Once stigmatized, second-hand shopping now thrives on platforms like Dhaka Thrift, blending climate consciousness, creativity, and smart consumer habits.
The major index of the Dhaka bourse fell significantly today, the first trading day after the proposed national budget was placed in parliament on June 6
With an aim to restore macroeconomic stability, reduce inflation, and contain pressure on foreign currency reserves, Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali is going to place a Tk 7,96,900 crore budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year tomorrow.
However, the minister did not respond when journalists asked how the budget could be expansionary when it will increase by only four percent compared to the current budget.
The government saw a budget surplus of Tk 11,865 crore in the first quarter of the current FY due to lower spending
Geysers and room heaters are not just appliances; they bring comfort and warmth to families.
Only 40 percent of social safety net budget catering to poor, vulnerable groups
The health ministry continues to struggle with utilisation of funds allocated in the national budget, like it did in the past few years.
The government is going to unveil a Tk 7,61,785 crore budget for the next fiscal year on Thursday, setting containment of high inflation as a major target.
The proposed additional customs duty on sugar import will be withdrawn says the Finance Minister AMA Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith says the revenue collection target of the proposed for fiscal 2015-2016 is high, but achievable.
Finance Minister AMA Muhith in his budget speech proposes an increase of tax at source for all export sectors to 1 percent.
The government has decided to establish a Pension Fund Management Authority to manage government employees’ pension fund effectively.
The finance minister proposes allocating Tk 200 crore for expediting development in the enclaves in the upcoming fiscal year.
The government finally takes initiative to develop a bond market in the country.
The government finally takes initiative to develop a bond market in the country.
The government proposes to withdraw value added tax (VAT) on a number of products and services to encourage local industries grow further.
The government has aimed at earning US$200 million by 2018 through improving the facilities at different tourist attractions.
Finance Minister AMA Muhith say the land related services in the country will be digitised by 2020.
