PM approves Tk7.64 lakh crore proposed budget for FY24 The proposed budget for the fiscal 2023-24, amounting to Tk7.64 lakh crore, has received the nod from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. During the presentation of the budget allocation estimates at Ganabhaban on Wednesday evening, the prime minister advised taking appropriate steps
Read MoreShipping on Chattogram -Dubai route begins A ship carrying Bangladeshi exports has left Chattogram port for its final destination of Dubai’s Jebel Ali port, marking the debut journey on the route. The container ship HONG AN, the first under a service launched by the France-based shipping company CMA-CGM, left for
Read MoreBudget to be placed on June 1 Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal is scheduled to present the national budget for fiscal year 2023-24 on June 1. This year the budget will be presented earlier than the previous occasions because of the Eid-ul-Azha, one of the largest religious festivals for Muslims.
Read MorePM offers economic zone to Bhutan for mutual benefits Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has offered Bhutan to build an economic zone in Bangladesh for mutual benefits as Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema had a meeting with her. The Bangladesh premier said they have already provided
Read MoreWB to provide $2.25b for five BD projects The World Bank will provide Bangladesh with loans worth US$2.25 billion to finance the growth, regional connectivity, and disaster preparedness programmes. The financing agreements were signed on five projects during the celebration of 50 years of ‘strong partnership’ between the World Bank
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