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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh government targets 3% GDP share for creative economy through skills training, design and marketing support. Finance Minister Khosru cites Thailand model. Karmasangsthan Bank launches micro-enterprise fund.
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⚡ Breaking Finance Minister Amir Khosru told Parliament the economy must run on law, not emotion, defending Bangladesh Bank's decision to allow S. Alam Group companies to continue operations while owners face trial.
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BSEC launches new official website www.sec.gov.bd with modern features, improved cybersecurity, and faster investor services. Chairman Masud Khan leads the digital transformation initiative.
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Bangladesh President waives penalties on 21 NBR officials who protested in June 2025 against the Revenue Policy and Revenue Management Ordinance, ending a year-long disciplinary process.
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Bangladesh Bank raises annual foreign exchange travel quota from $12,000 to $18,000 per person to facilitate genuine travel-related foreign exchange requirements.
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⚡ Breaking Government prepares policy to allow private companies to import and market petroleum products up to 30% alongside state-owned BPC, aiming to ensure smooth fuel supply during crisis periods and utilise private infrastructure.
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⚡ Breaking Finance Minister Amir Khasru places bill in parliament to repeal controversial Section 18(A) that allowed former directors of merged Sammilito Islami Bank to reacquire shares, following widespread criticism.
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⚡ Breaking BB expands scope of foreign currency deposit collateral from OBU accounts, allowing balances to be used for broader range of local currency loans including consumer finance for resident persons and non-resident Bangladeshis.
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⚡ Breaking Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam says safety valve problems at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant first unit are delaying power supply to national grid, with Russian expert team being called in to assess.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh Bank allows Hi-Tech Park industrial enterprises to make royalty, technical know-how and technical assistance fee payments from taka accounts without prior BB or BHTPA approval.
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⚡ Breaking VAT collection falls nearly 20% YoY in July-August FY27 to Tk 17,663 crore from Tk 22,628 crore, as NBR considers reversing quarterly VAT payment system, while businesses warn monthly payments would undermine ease of doing business.
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⚡ Breaking Financial Institutions Division cancels contractual appointments of MDs at three state-owned banks - Agrani, BASIC and BDBL - as part of broader management overhaul and financial sector reform effort.