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City Group plans Tk 1,500cr capital market fundraising (IPO, bonds, Sukuk) to cut reliance on Tk 25,000cr bank debt. LankaBangla Investments to structure deal over 12-18 months.
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Bangladesh gross forex reserves rise to $37.11 billion (BPM6: $32.31 billion) as of August 13, 2026. Continued recovery from 2023 trough. 6-7 months import cover above IMF benchmark.
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Extreme heat costs Bangladesh informal workers Tk 77,000 crore ($6.6B, 1.4% of GDP) annually, per IIED-OKUP study. Outdoor workers lose 23.7 days/year, indoor 13.5 days. Dr Fahmida Khatun calls for enforceable heat labour standards.
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BB proposes Tk 500cr loans (up to Tk 10 lakh each) + Tk 500cr grants for young entrepreneurs under 28. ABB chairman Mashrur Arefin says scheme targets upazila-level businesses. No collateral required.
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Bangladesh inflation dropped to 8.32% in July 2026 — the lowest in eight months. Food inflation fell to 7.16% from 8.60%. CPD and InM economists urge caution, citing electricity tariff hikes not yet fully reflected.
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BB removes two-year cap on temporary administrators at troubled banks. Decision follows cabinet approval of Bank Resolution Amendment Act. 11 banks under BB intervention affected. Governor Mostaqur Rahman says resolution must take as long as needed.
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ICC Bangladesh flags Bangladesh as one of the most exposed economies to global conflict fallout. Energy import bill, RMG raw material supply, and freight insurance premiums all spike. Calls for buffer stocks and export diversification.
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BPC incurred Tk 18,699cr loss in 4 months. Needs Tk 20,000cr working capital for 60-day fuel stock. Had Tk 48,618cr profit in previous decade. No General Reserve Fund despite Act provision. Middle East war drove losses.
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Bangladesh forex reserves at $32.15 billion (BPM6). Gross reserves crossed $32B mark. BB working to maintain external sector stability. Reserves improving despite current account deficit.
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Bangladesh tax-to-GDP ratio rises to 7.6% in FY26 from 7.4% in FY25. NBR collects Tk 4.42 lakh crore. VAT automation, e-TIN, and large-taxpayer unit drive gains. Still among lowest in Asia.
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Current account deficit reaches $1.59B in FY26, up from $138M in FY25. Imports rose 10.5% to $71.1B while exports fell 1% to $43.86B. Trade deficit balloons to $27.28B. Remittances grew 17.3% to $35.59B.
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BB declares Aviva Finance, Fareast Finance, FAS Finance, and International Leasing as non-viable. Boards dissolved, CEOs removed, administrators appointed. DSE suspends trading in 3 listed NBFIs.