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⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh has introduced automated Account Verification System for savings certificates and bonds, with 9 of 11 national savings schemes now processed automatically for 39 lakh+ customers.
🚢 Logistics & Shipping
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir calls for speedy resolution of airport cargo infrastructure problems. 7 temporary and 4 permanent warehouse sites identified. EU trade boost target.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh Bank sets Tk 60,000cr agricultural credit target for FY27, 54% higher than FY26. New categories: fish fingerlings, duck/chick, camel farming, organic fertiliser. BB Governor Mostaqur Rahman unveils target.
📊 Economy & Finance
Economist Ashikur Rahman argues Bangladesh economic recovery requires political settlement. Three structural fractures: banking (33% NPL), energy (capacity payments), revenue (tax-to-GDP below 7%). Policy tinkering insufficient.
🌾 Agriculture & Food
Bangladesh ranks 2nd globally for inland fisheries, 5th for aquaculture. Production 50 lakh tonnes exceeds demand 48.93 lakh tonnes. Yet imports 56,000 tonnes worth Tk 521 crore in FY26. Reason: consumer variety demand.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
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.
🤝 Trade & Commerce
Commerce Minister Muktadir calls for integrated efforts to develop textile and jute sectors. Zhejiang Sci-Tech University symposium at JDPC Dhaka. AI and modern technology emphasis. RMG exports $38-39 billion.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh Bank allocates 50% of sukuk to Shariah-based banks, 30% to Islamic branches of conventional banks, 10% to individuals. Tk 30,000 crore sukuk auction upcoming. Separation addresses Shariah banks investment restrictions.
🌾 Agriculture & Food
Bangladesh imports 93% of edible oil ($2.5B/year). Soybean roundtable calls for 25% domestic production by 2030 using southern coastal belt and fallow land. 40%+ protein content bridges nutrition gap.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
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.
🤝 Trade & Commerce
FBCCI calls for joint Chinese investment in food processing, pharma, jute, renewable energy to narrow $20B trade gap. Bangladesh exports below $1B to China annually. CCPIT delegation meets FBCCI.
💼 Investment & FDI
UAE-based Bangladeshi expats plan Tk 1,000cr investment in Islamic banking, food processing, solar, tourism, education, healthcare. CIP-Business Association presents 15 proposals including UAE visa problem resolution.
👕 RMG & Textile
Bangladesh and Netherlands sign MoU on circular economy for textile/RMG sector. Commerce Minister Muktadir and Dutch Minister van Veldhoven sign. Focus on waste reduction, recycling, green industrialisation, EU sustainability compliance.