June 12, 2026
Strong public expectations collided with a fragile economy, creating difficult trade-offs, the economist says
Welfare expands and investors gain incentives, but households still face tough questions on prices, taxes and jobs
The government has proposed a 0.2% advance tax on goods supplied to retailers, aiming to expand the tax base
Finance minister says nearly Tk 400 billion is being spent this year to rebuild weak banks damaged by loan scandals and financial distress
The move is designed to encourage entrepreneurship and digital innovation
The finance minister outlines a strategy to ease the cost-of-living burden despite consumer prices recently hitting a 16-month high
