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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.
📊 Economy & Finance
BB removes two-year cap on temporary administrators at troubled banks. Decision follows cabinet approval of Bank Resolution Amendment Act. 11 banks under BB intervention affected. Governor Mostaqur Rahman says resolution must take as long as needed.
💊 Pharmaceuticals
Bangladesh medicine prices 2-3x higher than India for same molecules. DGDA pricing loopholes, pharma oligopoly, weak generics push. BAPI President Abdul Muktadir defends industry; patient groups demand reform.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
11-member inter-ministerial panel to deliver Bangladesh's first creative economy policy covering film, music, gaming, design, animation, IT and crafts. Targets $5 billion creative exports by 2030. Chaired by Cultural Affairs Secretary.
💡 Tech & Innovation
AI and automation could displace 1.7 million Bangladesh RMG workers by 2035, but create 800,000 new roles in QA, data, robotics and design. BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan calls for reskilling fund.
📊 Economy & Finance
ICC Bangladesh flags Bangladesh as one of the most exposed economies to global conflict fallout. Energy import bill, RMG raw material supply, and freight insurance premiums all spike. Calls for buffer stocks and export diversification.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh forms yet another taskforce to dismantle business regulations. With 39+ approvals needed to open a factory and a history of failed reform bodies, can this one finally deliver? Industry leaders weigh in.
📊 Economy & Finance
BPC incurred Tk 18,699cr loss in 4 months. Needs Tk 20,000cr working capital for 60-day fuel stock. Had Tk 48,618cr profit in previous decade. No General Reserve Fund despite Act provision. Middle East war drove losses.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
FBCCI board reduced to 48 members under new commerce ministry notification. Structure: president, 1 senior VP, 4 VPs, 30 elected, 10 nominated, 2 women reps. Term 24 months. Md Fazlul Hoque is administrator.
💼 Investment & FDI
Only 27 companies in production across 5 government economic zones (39,000 acres). 37% of allocated land operational. BEZIA and BGMEA demand utility charge waivers, equal cash incentives, VAT waiver on leases.
💼 Investment & FDI
Govt discusses legal framework for Invest Bangladesh Authority merging BIDA, BEZA, and PPPA. Single digital platform for registrations, licences, approvals. Chairman + 7 members. HQ in Dhaka.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh forex reserves at $32.15 billion (BPM6). Gross reserves crossed $32B mark. BB working to maintain external sector stability. Reserves improving despite current account deficit.
👕 RMG & Textile
Polish brand LPP withdraws suspension after BGMEA meeting. 772 factories supply $700M+ annually. LPP will help recover $40M unpaid dues from Russian company FES Retail. Joint statement drafted.