The government is moving away from its reliance on domestic funds to cover next year’s budget deficit, turning to foreign loans to free up resources for the private sector and contain inflation. The deficit is projected at Tk 2,35,000 crore -- amounting to 3.4 percent of GDP.

Eid is where home is

While families back home celebrate with the remittances sent from abroad, millions of Bangladeshi migrant workers spend their Eid inside cramped Middle Eastern dormitories. Overshadowed by geopolitical conflict and financial strain, their festive season is a quiet sacrifice, proving that for those building futures from afar, there is truly no Eid away from home.

Govt plans big for edn; execution doubts remain

Marking its first 100 days, the BNP government has rolled out an ambitious 12-point education agenda -- promising classroom digitalisation, mandatory sports, and a massive budget hike. Experts warn that turning these promises into reality will require stricter structural accountability.

Govt gunning for 6.5% growth next year

Despite three consecutive years of declining economic growth, the government is setting its sights on an ambitious 6.5 percent GDP target for the upcoming fiscal year. Backed by a massive Tk 3 lakh crore public investment plan, this goal stands in stark contrast to the conservative 4–5 percent growth forecast from global lenders.

BNP walks tightrope amid global shocks

Marking 100 days in office, the BNP government finds itself steering Bangladesh through an increasingly volatile global landscape. Confronted by regional instability, shifting Western alliances, and intense economic ripples, Dhaka is forced to walk a diplomatic tightrope.

Govt eyes $51b reserves in FY27

In a bid to restore macroeconomic stability, the government has set an audacious target to scale up foreign exchange reserves to $51 billion by FY27. Backed by expectations of a remittance boom and import curbs, the strategy is drawing intense skepticism from independent analysts.

Waiting for word from the sea

While the country moves past the Eid holiday season, a harrowing silence hangs over coastal villages. Following a devastating trawler disaster in the treacherous waters of the Andaman Sea, desperate families wait by their phones for some news of their missing loved ones.