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

Bangladesh Bank Cuts Policy Rate to 9.5 Percent in First Reduction Since 2020

Bangladesh Bank has cut its policy (repo) rate from 10% to 9.5%, marking the first reduction in six years. The decision was taken at the 13th MPC meeting chaired by Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman, with the revised rate taking effect on Sunday.

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 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.

Policy & Regulation Jul 27, 2026

Bangladesh NBR Targets Tk 2.57 Lakh Crore VAT for FY27 with Four Pillars

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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