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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.
🤝 Trade & Commerce
Trump White House report accuses Bangladesh and 40 nations of helping China evade US tariffs via transshipment. BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan and BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem reject allegation citing 96% FOB export model.
📊 Economy & Finance
Forensic audit committee finds significant flaws in Bangladesh GDP calculation methodology. BBS data over past decade reviewed. Manufacturing sector anomalies identified. Government announces reforms including digital framework and independent BBS.
🌏 Diplomacy & Trade Missions
Indian MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirms invitations to PM Tarique Rahman for bilateral visit and BRICS Summit outreach. No clarity on timing or conditions. Dhaka-Delhi tensions over Sheikh Hasina factor.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh remittance dollar rate falls by Tk 1 in a week to Tk 122.70 (down from Tk 123.60-123.70). Banks NOP long positions near upper limit. $1.5B remittances in first 12 days of August. BB may intervene to protect rate floor at Tk 122.20.
💼 Investment & FDI
14 industrial groups including PRAN-RFL (35 proposals), Akij (12), TK Group (10), Kazi Farms (4), Transcom (3) submit 86 investment proposals for 44 closed state-owned factories. BIDA reviewing. Sectors: agriculture, EVs, data centres, renewable energy.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh Bank plans Tk 2,000cr from govt budget to liquidate 5 NBFIs: Aviva Finance, Fareast Finance, FAS Finance, International Leasing, Peoples Leasing. Depositor protection up to Tk 10 lakh. 4 other NBFIs given 3-month recovery window.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh Bank warns government debt-to-revenue ratio rose from 3.3x (FY21) to 4.5x (FY25). Tax revenue fell to 6.8% of GDP in FY25. IMF identifies low revenue mobilisation as key vulnerability.
🚢 Logistics & Shipping
Bangladesh to lay foundation stone Aug 30 for $550 million Laldia Container Terminal at Chattogram port. APM Terminals (Maersk subsidiary) invests full FDI, develops green terminal under PPP, operational by 2029.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
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.
🤝 Trade & Commerce
Bangladesh seeks Australia and New Zealand support for RCEP accession and proposes bilateral FTAs with both countries. Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan led the delegation to Canberra and Wellington.
🌏 Diplomacy & Trade Missions
Bangladesh-Saudi bilateral air entitlement rises from 49 to 84 weekly passenger flights per side, plus 21 cargo flights, fifth-freedom rights to Europe, and direct Saudi services to Chattogram and Sylhet. Fleet capacity remains the bottleneck for Biman.
📊 Economy & Finance
City Group plans Tk 1,500cr capital market fundraising (IPO, bonds, Sukuk) to cut reliance on Tk 25,000cr bank debt. LankaBangla Investments to structure deal over 12-18 months.