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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
Bangladesh industry in crisis: MGI has 7 stalled factories (Tk 7,320cr invested, Tk 45cr/month interest). City Group losing Tk 5cr/day. NPLs at Tk 588,704cr (32.26%). Industrial growth slowed to 2.86% in FY26.
📊 Economy & Finance
Japan and US conducted joint yen-buying intervention — first since 2011. Dollar fell 0.6% to 156.50 JPY. Japan may have spent $58.97B. Treasury Secretary Bessent signals more action ready. PM Takaichi under pressure.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh factory production fell 40% in two weeks as gas shortage worsened after July 21 LNG terminal fire. Mitali Fashion, PRAN-RFL, Kohinoor Chemical all report major cuts. Daily supply 2.15 bcf vs 3.8 bcf demand.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
25 US Democratic states sue Trump over Section 301 tariffs on 60 countries including Bangladesh. Tariffs imposed July 24 (10% and 12.5%) affect 99% of US imports. Affects over Bangladesh RMG exports with 10% forced labor duty.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh started FY2026-27 with negative export growth as July earnings reached $4.72 billion, down 0.9% YoY. RMG fell 1.92% but jute, home textiles, and pharmaceuticals posted strong gains.
📊 Economy & Finance
Iran war triggers oil refining golden era. BP margin $30/bbl (from $17). Exxon downstream $5.5B. Shell 102% utilisation. 5M bpd refining capacity lost. IEA: 78M bpd global runs, lowest since COVID. Won't last — structural decline.
👕 RMG & Textile
BGMEA dismissed reports of DBL Group and other factory closures as "completely false and baseless." Factories operating at 60-70% capacity. August 6 closures are routine holiday adjustments, not shutdowns.
📊 Economy & Finance
Gold fell 2% as US dollar rebounded from one-month low. Spot gold at $4,049.83/oz. Still up 1.1% for the month — biggest gain since February. Fed rate hike odds drop to 65% from 80%. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh inflation broadened in June Q4 FY26. 261 of 382 CPI items rose. Energy inflation 17%, gas 24%, fuels/lubricants 13.8%. Headline 9.21%. ADB projects 9% FY26 average. Wage growth only 8.2%.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
NBR requires all businesses to switch to new BIN by November 30, 2026. Only last 4 digits change reflecting new VAT commissionerate. Old BINs auto-deactivate in ASYCUDA World customs system after deadline.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh finalised a national roadmap for LDC graduation, targeting 7% GDP growth, 6% inflation, and 20% NPL ratio by 2029. Dhaka will lobby UN members ahead of UNGA session in September for a three-year deferral.
💡 Tech & Innovation
Bangladesh launches National Rating System (NRS) at ICT Division. 4-pillar framework with 131 indicators, 5-point scale, A-E letter grade. 188 cyber incidents reported in 2024. 13.6 crore internet users.