June 17, 2026
The rating agency says ambitious revenue and 6.5 percent growth targets may be difficult to achieve
Retail sales, a key gauge of consumption, slid 0.6% in May, reversing April's 0.2% rise and below the estimated 0.0%
Iranian economy was struggling already but hit hard again during the war
Iran war spillovers weigh on global demand, with Bangladesh’s recovery path facing sharper external headwinds
The government is working to reduce waste in government expenditure, reduce non-priority spending and ensure thriftiness in administrative outlay, he says
It will oversee deregulation aimed at improving investment climate in the country
Expatriates send $1.20 billion in the first 10 days of June, a Bangladesh Bank spokesman says
Its leaders warn corruption will rise unless governance and accountability improve
