BD may become 26th biggest economy in 2030 : HSBC Bangladesh, which currently occupies the 42nd position among global economies, in terms of size, is likely to improve its ranking, becoming the 26th largest in 2030. A long-term projection of the HSBC Global Research, unveiled recently, showed the possible economic
Read MoreDomestic demand to drive economy: WB Aided by domestic demand, the World Bank (WB) has said Bangladesh economy will expand at a rate of 7.0 per cent during the current fiscal year. The projection is lower than the official target of 7.8 per cent set for the current fiscal. The
Read MoreFive more sectors may get incentives under PPP Projects under five more sectors are likely to be made eligible for government incentives under the public-private partnership (PPP) initiative. The finance minister has recently asked the authority concerned to take necessary steps in response to a proposal put forward by the
Read More28pc banks not ready to thwart large-scale cyber attacks Some 28 per cent of the banks operating in the country are not prepared to thwart possible large-scale cyber-attacks. On the other hand, 34 per cent of the banks are partially prepared and remaining 38 per cent are fully prepared to
Read MoreFamily debt lowest in 14 years: Global study The country’s household debt as percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) has been shrinking over the years from its peak in 2005. The household debt means the purchase of residential property and cars. The household debt, which was 5.1 per cent of
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