Shaikh Abdullah

Representational Photo: Collected
Economy

Holding tax for Bscic factories may drop to 5% in cities, 2% elsewhere

TBS Illustration
Bangladesh

Big promises, thin revenues: The fiscal dilemma behind the pay hike plan

Representational image. Photo: TBS
Energy

25yr roadmap seeks massive investment in gas-power sector to secure long-term security 

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Politics

Advisers to visit districts to campaign for referendum

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Bangladesh

Additional Tk1,070cr allocated for national election

Flags of Bangladesh and Japan. Photo: Collected
Economy

Economic partnership with Japan – how it will benefit Bangladesh

Illustration: TBS
Economy

New govt to face added fiscal strain, Ramadan price pressures

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Politics

Referendum: Can interim govt campaign for 'Yes' vote?

If the government follows the World Bank and ADB’s recommendations, rural electrification will become fully commercialised at the cost of rural lives. Photo Mumit M/TBS
Energy

Govt races to clear Tk20,000cr power dues to avert summer load-shedding

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Politics

Tarique tells biz leaders BNP to focus on security, energy, lending rates if voted to power

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Economy

Beximco, 9 other firms face lawsuits over failure to repay Tk700cr wage loans

Revival plan shelved, Beximco factories to be put on open tender
Industry

Revival plan shelved, Beximco factories to be put on open tender

A view of the Secretariat. File Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS
Bangladesh

Public admin reform stalls as govt even acting contrary to key recommendations