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20 news articles tagged with "Bangladesh Economy"

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Jul 31, 2026

Bangladesh Development Spending Plunges to 53-Year Low Amid Austerity and Administrative Disruption

Bangladesh's annual development spending fell to its lowest level in over five decades, with ADP implementation at just 67.5% in FY2025-26 — the lowest since 1974. Ministries spent Tk 141,071 crore against a revised allocation of Tk 208,935 crore.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Jul 30, 2026

Extreme Heat Costs Bangladesh $1.8 Billion and 465,000 Jobs Annually, World Bank Reports

A World Bank report reveals that extreme heat costs Bangladesh an estimated $1.3-1.8 billion annually, wiping out 465,000 full-time jobs in Dhaka. The RMG sector faces a $65.8 billion export earnings threat by 2030 if heat stress goes unaddressed.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 29, 2026

LDC Graduation Must Trigger Structural Reform to Attract FDI to Bangladesh

Bangladesh's LDC graduation on 24 November 2026 must catalyse structural reforms in investment climate, with FDI inflows at $1.77 billion in 2025 representing just 0.4% of GDP, far behind Vietnam, India and Indonesia.

Economy & Finance Jul 28, 2026

S&P Revises Bangladesh Outlook to Negative Citing Banking Sector Weakness

S&P Global has revised its long-term outlook on Bangladesh to negative from stable, citing persistent weakness in the domestic banking sector, fiscal constraints, and elevated risks from volatile global energy markets. The agency projected annual GDP growth to average 4.5 percent over the next three years, well below the government's recent growth targets.

Economy & Finance Jul 27, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Loans Under Court Stay Jump Eightfold to Tk 182,419 Crore

Bangladesh Bank loans tied up under court stay orders jumped eightfold to Tk 182,419 crore by end-2025, with the number of cases rising from 226 to 845 in three years. Bankers and CPD warn of strategic defaulters exploiting legal loopholes to block recovery.

Economy & Finance Jul 27, 2026

Bangladesh Islamic Banks NPL Ratio Surges to 58.4%, Liquidity Crisis Deepens

Bangladesh Bank reports full-fledged Islamic banks NPL ratio surged to 58.4% in March 2026 from 29.2% a year earlier, while fourth-generation banks hit 52.2%. ADRs of 120.3% for Islamic banks and 101.6% for 4th-gen banks raise systemic risk warnings.

Economy & Finance Jul 27, 2026

Bangladesh Corporate Lending Skew Leaves SMEs Short of Credit, Experts Warn

Experts at an MCCI-PEB roundtable warned that 75-80% of Bangladesh bank lending flows to corporates, leaving SMEs underserved. BRAC Bank's Syed Abdul Momen cited data showing unsecured SME loans (2% NPL) outperform collateral-backed loans (7% NPL), challenging collateral-focused lending culture.

Diplomacy & Trade Missions Jul 27, 2026

China Opposes US Forced Labour Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners Including Bangladesh

China firmly opposes new US forced labour tariffs of 10% and 12.5% imposed on 60 trading partners including Bangladesh (10%) and China (12.5%). Beijing calls the move unilateralism and protectionism, urges Washington to remove the measures.

Logistics & Shipping Jul 27, 2026

Oil Prices Sink as US-Iran Pause Fuels Fresh Hormuz Hopes, Brent Drops Below $90

Oil prices tumbled Monday as a US-Iran strike pause boosted hopes for Hormuz reopening. Brent crude dropped below $90/barrel after shedding 7%. Bangladesh stands to benefit from reduced energy import costs and stabilising Middle East shipping.

Economy & Finance Jul 30, 2026

CPD Study Reveals Supply Shortages and Trader Collusion Drive Bangladesh Food Price Inflation

A CPD study reveals that supply shortages, trader collusion, and hoarding are the most frequent causes of high food prices in Bangladesh. Price spreads exceed 100% for potatoes, brinjal, and green chilli, hitting low-income households hardest.

Economy & Finance Jul 27, 2026

Bangladesh 9th Pay Scale Decision Delayed Until IMF Loan Talks in October

Bangladesh is likely to announce the 9th national pay scale only after IMF loan negotiations conclude in October. The IMF has advised a two-year deferral, citing weak revenue mobilisation and fiscal pressures. The National Pay Commission had recommended 100-140% salary increases.

Economy & Finance Jul 27, 2026

Bangladesh ADP Spending Crisis: Tk 1.08 Trillion Unspent in FY2025-26

Bangladesh left Tk 1.08 trillion of ADP funds unspent in 11 months of FY2025-26, with execution rate falling to 48% from 92.74% in FY2022. GDP growth contracted to 2.22% in Q3 FY2026 as industrial output turned negative, according to Planning Commission and BBS data.

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