Bangladesh’s economy is showing clear signs of a slowdown in business activity and job creation, placing strong pressure on the upcoming national budget to revive investment and restore growth momentum.Private investment has been declining steadily over the past few fiscal years. It stood at 24.52 per cent of GDP in fiscal year 2021-22, fell to ...more

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved eight development projects with an estimated cost of Tk 2,266.41 crore.The approval came from the 12th ECNEC meeting of the current fiscal year (FY26) held at the Cabinet Division Conference Room at Bangladesh Secretariat here with ECNEC Chairperson and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in ...more

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved 08 projects costing Tk 2,266 crore 41 lakh. Of this, the government's own financing is Tk 2,229 crore 13 lakh and the organization's own financing is Tk 37 crore 28 lakh. The approval was given at the ECNEC meeting held today at the Cabinet ...more

According to Section 34 (4) and 34 (6) of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Act, 2003, after holding public hearings in view of the proposals of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) and Padma Oil Company Limited (POCL), after detailed review and analysis, on 13 May 2025, the price of Jet A-1 including duty and MST and ...more

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a series of public hearings to evaluate proposals for adjusting electricity prices at the bulk, transmission, and retail levels. The hearings are scheduled to take place on May 20 and 21, 2023, at the KIB Auditorium (Krishibid Institution Bangladesh) in Khamarbari, Dhaka.The commission initiated this process following formal ...more

Somewhere in the accumulation of master plans, policy revisions, ministerial commitments and consultancy reports that have shaped Bangladesh's energy sector over the past two decades, a silent but significant decision was made-not in a cabinet room or parliamentary debate, but spontaneously. The decision was to transform Bangladesh into one of the most import-dependent energy economies ...more

 Khan Zahirul Islam, a development economist and lecturer at University of British Columbia, has alleged that Summit Group evaded taxes worth Tk1,100 crore and was involved in large-scale irregularities in the power sector under the quick rental system. He made the remarks while speaking at a national convention titled “Energy, Economy, Human Rights, Reform and Referendum,” ...more

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced that the price of a 12kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder will remain unchanged at Tk 1,940 for the month of May. The new price schedule comes into effect from 6:00 PM today, Sunday. The decision to keep prices steady follows a turbulent April where rates were adjusted ...more

Bangladesh has further solidified its position as a global leader in sustainable industrialization, with four more ready-made garment (RMG) factories earning the prestigious LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.With these new additions, the total number of LEED-certified green factories in the country has risen to 284. Among them, 121 have achieved the highest ...more

While pregnancy often comes with a long list of dietary "dos and don'ts," health experts are highlighting chia seeds as a potent superfood for expectant mothers. However, a recent nutritional guide emphasizes that how you eat them is just as important as why.Why Chia Seeds?Chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse, providing essential nutrients that support ...more