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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.
💼 Investment & FDI
Adamjee EPZ in Narayanganj generates $1.18 billion in annual exports from 47 enterprises employing 80,000 workers. Built on former Adamjee Jute Mill site closed in 2002. 10 more enterprises to add 20,000 jobs.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
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.
💡 Tech & Innovation
Airtel rebranded as Cirkle in Bangladesh by Robi Axiata. 16-year legacy continues. 016 prefix unchanged. AI-powered future-ready solutions. CEO Ziad Shatara launches at Dhaka ceremony.
🌏 Diplomacy & Trade Missions
18-member Indian business delegation led by CII DG Chandrajit Banerjee arrives in Dhaka for 2-day visit. Includes executives from Godrej, Bharat Biotech, Arvind, Mahindra, Apollo Hospitals. Meetings with PM Tarique, ministers, FBCCI, BIDA.
📊 Economy & Finance
Tk 12,000 crore stuck in 7,354 interbank legal battles over LC and IBP guarantees nationwide. Case disposal very low (72 in 2025). Expert calls for arbitration tribunals and BB enforcement powers.
📊 Economy & Finance
PMI becoming vital tool for tracking Bangladesh economic activity. July 2026 PMI at 57.8 (expansion territory). MCCI and Policy Exchange Bangladesh organise discussion. Kamran T. Rahman and Masrur Reaz speak.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
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.
📊 Economy & Finance
Midas Financing PLC faces severe liquidity crisis. 54% of loans classified as NPL (Tk 432.47cr of Tk 788.82cr). Negative equity Tk 266.01cr. Net loss Tk 335.29cr. Auditor warns of critical distress.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh Bank approves LC opening for SS Power (S Alam-owned Banshkhali coal plant) through Rupali Bank with 100% cash margin until Dec 2027. Gazette notification published. Energy security priority.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh taka exchange rate drops to Tk 122.50-122.60 as dollar demand ebbs. BB NOP over $1 billion. Remittance inflows strong. Fruit import cash margin withdrawn. Reserves at ~$37 billion.
📊 Economy & Finance
Finance Minister Amir Khosru says energy crisis will take 2 years to resolve. 1.5-2 years for floating LNG terminal. Gas exploration resumed. Energy policy coming within weeks. AmCham event.
📊 Economy & Finance
Gas shortage halts production at 100+ factories including Meghna Group (40/57 shut), TK Group, ACI Limited. 150+ factories reduced output. Sugar price up Tk 7/kg. Essential commodities production hit.