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📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh gross foreign exchange reserves reach $37.24 billion (BPM6: $32.43b) on 18 August 2026 as remittances surge 21.6% YoY to $4.74b in first 48 days of FY27. August inflows hit $1.88b in 17 days.
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TBS review: Bangladesh macro stability returned (reserves $20-22b, current account surplus, exports up) but micro-level corruption, import clearance delays (1 month vs 1 day), inflation and employment concerns persist.
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GED 5-year strategic framework (July 2026-June 2031): NPLs Tk 5.57 lakh crore (30.6% of loans), ROE -16.11%. 3 phases: Contain (Y1), Rebuild (Y2-3), Deepen (Y3-5). BB autonomy, fit-and-proper boards, wilful defaulter action.
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TBS review: BNP govt 6 months — macro stability restored (reserves $37.24b, remittances +21.6%, current account surplus) but real economy struggles: inflation, weak exports, banking NPLs, energy shortages.
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PA: 6 months of BNP govt — dollar and reserves relief achieved, but investment sluggish, inflation 4 of 6 months above 9%, Tk 880bn FY26 revenue shortfall, energy crisis disrupting production. FM Khosru: 2-year recovery timeline.
📊 Economy & Finance
38 banks sign up for Tk 28,000cr stimulus under BB Tk 41,000cr refinancing facility (part of Tk 60,000cr wider package). Disbursements from 1 Sept 2026. Rate: policy rate + 50bps (10% current). Target: 25 lakh jobs.
📊 Economy & Finance
TBS analysis by economist MA Razzaque: Bangladesh capital machinery imports remain depressed despite macro stability. Manufacturing GDP contribution negative. 6.5% growth target unlikely. Investment climate sluggish.
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Bangladesh Bank sets Tk 60,000cr agricultural credit target for FY27, 54% higher than FY26. New categories: fish fingerlings, duck/chick, camel farming, organic fertiliser. BB Governor Mostaqur Rahman unveils target.
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Economist Ashikur Rahman argues Bangladesh economic recovery requires political settlement. Three structural fractures: banking (33% NPL), energy (capacity payments), revenue (tax-to-GDP below 7%). Policy tinkering insufficient.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh Bank allocates 50% of sukuk to Shariah-based banks, 30% to Islamic branches of conventional banks, 10% to individuals. Tk 30,000 crore sukuk auction upcoming. Separation addresses Shariah banks investment restrictions.
📊 Economy & Finance
Tk 12,000 crore stuck in 7,354 interbank legal battles over LC and IBP guarantees nationwide. Case disposal very low (72 in 2025). Expert calls for arbitration tribunals and BB enforcement powers.
📊 Economy & Finance
PMI becoming vital tool for tracking Bangladesh economic activity. July 2026 PMI at 57.8 (expansion territory). MCCI and Policy Exchange Bangladesh organise discussion. Kamran T. Rahman and Masrur Reaz speak.