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⚡ Breaking PM Tarique Rahman has pledged a dedicated FSRU for industrial gas supply, 14-day business approvals, 24/7 customs at Chattogram Port, and e-visas for investors. The announcements came at a meeting with business leaders targeting $100 billion exports by 2030.
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Petrobangla has denied plans to increase gas prices, issuing a public notice urging people not to be misled by speculative reports. The clarification comes amid the ongoing gas crisis and rising LNG spot prices.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh's LNG struggle has deepened as long-term suppliers suspend cargoes and spot prices surge 34%. Petrobangla paid $22.35/MMBTu for spot LNG, compared to $11-12/MMBTu from contracted suppliers. Only 2 of 5 spot tender attempts succeeded.
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The Bangladesh government is planning to introduce an AI-based data analytics system to forecast essential commodity shortages by analysing 10 years of data. Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said the platform would enable faster, better-informed decisions on commodity management.
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A BUILD study reveals that Bangladeshi businesses in some sectors need up to 31 licences, 235+ documents, and 650 days to start operations. The study proposes a Single Digital Business Identity Number and one-stop licensing platform to reduce compliance costs by 30-50%.
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Bangladesh must continue preparing for LDC graduation even if the transition is deferred by a few years, CPD economist Mustafizur Rahman has warned. The UNGA is scheduled to decide on Bangladesh's deferral request in September 2026.
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⚡ Breaking Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to complete the reopening and privatisation of long-closed state-owned industrial units by 2026. The directive came at a high-level meeting attended by key ministers and BIDA chairman.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh has approved a 13-year LNG import deal with US-based Gunvor USA LLC worth approximately Tk 714.95 billion. The deal will supply 78 cargoes of LNG from 2026 to 2039 under a government-to-government framework to meet the country's growing energy demand.
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The National Board of Revenue targets Tk 2.57 lakh crore VAT for FY2026-27, banking on four pillars: compliance gap reduction (Tk 38,000cr), economic growth (Tk 20,000cr), ADP implementation (Tk 15,000cr), and tobacco sector monitoring (Tk 12,000cr).
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Bangladesh's energy sector has become a macroeconomic threat with import bills surging from $4.3B to $11.2B and subsidies absorbing 22% of tax revenue, according to PRI's Sadiq Ahmed. He proposes six bold reforms including deregulation, corporatisation, and depoliticised pricing.
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NCP MP Hasnat Abdullah proposed shortening Bangladesh Bank monetary policy cycle from 6 months to 3 months at the first parliamentary standing committee meeting. BB Governor Mostaqur Rahman described it as "a very good suggestion."
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Bangladesh imported $6.2 billion worth of chemicals in FY25 (up 17.8%), with textiles, pharma, and leather heavily dependent on imports. DCCI seminar calls for developing a strong domestic chemical industry to reduce import dependence and improve export competitiveness.