budget
Dhaka bourse’s major index hits 38-month low
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
Tight budget in austere times
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.
Next budget to be slightly expansionary
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.
Govt sees budget surplus of Tk 11,865cr in Q1
The government saw a budget surplus of Tk 11,865 crore in the first quarter of the current FY due to lower spending
Gadgets on a budget: Things you need to know about geysers and heaters
Geysers and room heaters are not just appliances; they bring comfort and warmth to families.
Why is government support for poor going to non-poor?
Only 40 percent of social safety net budget catering to poor, vulnerable groups
Utilising Funds: Health ministry fares worst, yet again
The health ministry continues to struggle with utilisation of funds allocated in the national budget, like it did in the past few years.
Reining in inflation top priority
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.
Raging Inflation: Not much help on the way for the poor
Even though poor people are struggling to make ends meet amid runaway inflation, the government allocation for social safety net programmes may not increase much in the next fiscal year.
Muhith’s 7th budget in a row
Finance Minister AMA Muhith will place budget for seventh time in a row on Thursday, the size of which is Tk 295,272 crore.
Budget to be placed Thursday
Finance Minister AMA Muhith is expected to place the budget for the 2015-16 fiscal in the second session of the 10th parliament and it will be passed on June 30.
Don't forget the CHT
CHITTAGONG Hill Tracts (CHT) has been one of the most underdeveloped, deprived and backward areas of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh to reduce fuel prices to benefit consumers
Government will cut fuel prices in next budget to pass on benefits of the huge fall in its prices in international markets to consumers.
Huawei Honor Holly: Unassuming fighter
The Huawei Honor Holly isn't a name that's easy to throw around. When you look at the specs though, you wouldn't mind throwing those figures around in bragging discussions among friends.
Redefining goals of the upcoming budget
THIS is the time of the year that draws the attention of most people on economic and financial matters. The Finance Ministry and the National
Budget: Focus on investment, revenue
Finance Minister AMA Muhith hints of a bigger budget for the upcoming fiscal and says its prime focus will be on drawing more investment and generating more revenue.