Muhith
Muhith’s body reaches Sylhet
The body of former Finance Minister AMA Muhith reached in Sylhet around 10pm yesterday (April 30, 2022) where people were waiting to see one of the region's proudest sons for the last time.
Tribute to Muhith: Farewell to architect of our economy’s golden era
When Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina defiantly announced in 2012 that the Padma bridge would be built after the World Bank pulled out of the project, her gumption was not irrational.
Tribute to Muhith: Epitome of optimism
Over the last 50 years of Bangladesh’s existence, we have seen many finance ministers. AMA Muhith was among those few who this nation will remember for making the job appear joyful and free from the pains of balancing difficult trade-offs amid resource constraints.
AMA Muhith: A person who wore many hats
Born on January 25 in 1934 in Sylhet, Muhith played many roles in his life apart from being a finance minister. He was an economist, diplomat, freedom fighter, language movement veteran, writer and a historian.
Banking commission to be formed soon: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith says the government is heading to form banking commission soon to look into the reason behind the current vulnerable situation in the financial sector.
High Amount of Classified Loans in Sonali Bank / Muhith blames it on govt interference
The amount of classified loans at the Sonali Bank is very high, and one of the key reasons behind this is government interference, Finance Minister AMA Muhith said yesterday.
Tk 40 per kg rice is tolerable for all: Muhith
Tk 40 per kilogramme of rice is tolerable for the people, Finance Minister AMA Muhith says.
Rangpur vote won’t affect national election: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith is confident that the outcome of Rangpur City Corporation election will not affect the upcoming parliamentary polls.
3 new banks to get licenses: Muhith
Removing all confusions about the permission of new banks, Finance Minister AMA Muhith categorically says the government is going to issue licenses for setting up three new banks.
News Analysis: Muhith now scapegoat
On Monday, some ruling Awami League lawmakers raised a hue and cry in parliament.
Muhith comes under fire at JS
In a rare instance, several senior Awami League lawmakers came down heavily on Finance Minister AMA Muhith in
Mobile phone use to get costlier
Cost for mobile phone use will increase in the next fiscal as Finance Minister AMA Muhith proposed to hike the duty on SIM card-related services to 5 percent.
Atiur faces heat
Bangladesh Bank Governor Atiur Rahman yesterday faced criticism from government high-ups and a number of ruling party leaders for “incompetent handling” of the cyber theft. Finance Minister AMA Muhith was furious, and hinted that the top management of the BB may see changes as the fallout of the theft of $101 million from the BB account with the New York Federal Reserve Bank.
Govt may review VAT on tuition fees: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith softens his position about the VAT on private universities’ tuition fees saying the government may review the decision.
Graft undercuts economic growth
The Finance Minister's estimate that widespread graft takes 2 to 3 percent off the economy has serious implications for the country's development.
REPORT CARD ON MR. MUHITH
AL'S affable finance minister is a lucky man having done the national budget more number of times than any other finance minister.
GDP growth target 7pc
The government has projected the target of gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 7 percent for the upcoming fiscal year.
Remittance outflow issue
FINANCE Minister AMA Muhith underlined an issue of considerable import at a pre-budget discussion with the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) on Saturday.