National budget

Large budget looms amid high inflation

The government has planned a Tk 8.48 lakh crore budget for the next fiscal year, up 6.3 percent from this year’s budget, as it looks to usher in a period of moderate growth and low inflation.

What does the new budget imply for menstrual health?

Dirty toilets, too much crowd, inadequate space, lack of privacy, and lack of water and soap in the toilets were cited as the top reasons for menstruating girls missing schools.

Budget for Education: What’s the real impact on students?

The negligence of quality education is reflected in the growing youth unemployment rates.

Breaking down the FY2024-25 education budget

The budget has increased across all levels of education. On the surface, the numbers appear to align with the government’s claims about education being one of the most important sectors to invest in. While there has been an increase in the amount proposed, it simply falls short of global standards.

Changing trade policy directions is imperative now

The forthcoming FY2024-25 national budget must show that we mean business.

Another abject failure in ADP implementation

Despite repeated promises to better utilise the allocated funds for development, this fiscal year’s spending so far has been the lowest in eight years.

Why are private employees' savings being taxed?

Unlike public sector retirees, private sector employees do not get pensions

How many eggs are there in our basket?

In a highly competitive market like the egg market, one would expect prices to remain stable. They can rise, but over time.

Electrical equipment makers ignored

The proposed national budget for the next fiscal year does not address the interests of electrical equipment makers, which goes against the government’s aim of establishing Bangladesh as an industry-intensive nation, said an official.

December 21, 2024
December 21, 2024

Large budget looms amid high inflation

The government has planned a Tk 8.48 lakh crore budget for the next fiscal year, up 6.3 percent from this year’s budget, as it looks to usher in a period of moderate growth and low inflation.

June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024

What does the new budget imply for menstrual health?

Dirty toilets, too much crowd, inadequate space, lack of privacy, and lack of water and soap in the toilets were cited as the top reasons for menstruating girls missing schools.

June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024

Budget for Education: What’s the real impact on students?

The negligence of quality education is reflected in the growing youth unemployment rates.

June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024

Breaking down the FY2024-25 education budget

The budget has increased across all levels of education. On the surface, the numbers appear to align with the government’s claims about education being one of the most important sectors to invest in. While there has been an increase in the amount proposed, it simply falls short of global standards.

June 5, 2024
June 5, 2024

Changing trade policy directions is imperative now

The forthcoming FY2024-25 national budget must show that we mean business.

December 20, 2023
December 20, 2023

Another abject failure in ADP implementation

Despite repeated promises to better utilise the allocated funds for development, this fiscal year’s spending so far has been the lowest in eight years.

October 1, 2023
October 1, 2023

Why are private employees' savings being taxed?

Unlike public sector retirees, private sector employees do not get pensions

September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

How many eggs are there in our basket?

In a highly competitive market like the egg market, one would expect prices to remain stable. They can rise, but over time.

June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023

Electrical equipment makers ignored

The proposed national budget for the next fiscal year does not address the interests of electrical equipment makers, which goes against the government’s aim of establishing Bangladesh as an industry-intensive nation, said an official.

June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023

Duty hike to destabilise elevator, escalator market

The Bangladesh Elevator Escalators and Lift Importers Association (BEELIA) yesterday demanded the withdrawal of the proposed duty on imports of elevators and escalators in the national budget for fiscal year (FY) 2023-24.