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BFIU orders all banks and reporting agencies to immediately report all accounts linked to any account ordered frozen. Rule 26(4) Money Laundering Prevention Rules 2019. Closes critical loophole for money launderers spreading funds across accounts.
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PM Tarique Rahman directs NBR: stop raising tax load on existing taxpayers, expand scope. Tk 6.04tr FY27 target. NBR separation into 2 divisions announced by FM Khosru. 12% YoY revenue growth in FY26.
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Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir unhappy with commodity prices 6 months into BNP govt. Bangladesh logistics cost 16% of GDP vs 10% intl avg. Cites energy, lending rates, transport, infrastructure. CII India delegation met.
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Bangladesh shifts fiscal year from July-June to April-March cycle. Cabinet decision 17 Aug 2026. FY2027-28 transitional 9-month year. New cycle effective FY2028-29. Aimed at accelerating ADP implementation and reducing June spending surge.
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FM Khosru: Bangladesh moving from loan dependence to domestic resource financing. Tk 6tr FY27 revenue target. Middle-income by 2029, $1 trillion economy by 2034. Modern cashless contact-free revenue system vision.
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TBS review: Bangladesh trade diplomacy wins (South Korea CEPA, China ties, US agreement retained) but inflation, ADP, NPLs, private credit and BB autonomy concerns remain. Tk 60,000cr stimulus, monetary policy reversal.
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BBS Economic Census 2024: Over 90% of 1.17 crore economic units have no TIN. Only 10.22 lakh registered. 45 lakh cottage, 66 lakh micro enterprises. CPD calls for NBR to identify eligible units.
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Bangladesh Bank requires NBFI borrowers to withdraw pending lawsuits against government, BB, or finance companies before receiving policy support. Affidavit required. Move aims to reduce financial sector litigation.
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NBR issues circular clarifying solar power equipment import rules. HS Code correction for solar inverters. 1% customs duty for manufacturers. Commercial importers pay 1% + 7.5% AT + 5% AIT. Faster customs clearance expected.
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Bangladesh Bank withdraws 100% cash margin for fruit import LCs. Importers can negotiate margins with banks. Move aims to improve supply and ease consumer prices. Luxury goods cash margin remains.
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Bangladesh Bank introduces Electronic Transferable Records (ETRs), digital signatures, and factoring in consolidated circular to reduce reliance on paper-based LCs. One-year validity from August 13, 2026.
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Bangladesh Bank consolidates all import-related foreign exchange regulations into single circular, updating FE Circular No. 33. One-year validity under Section 20(3) of Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1947.