Parliament
Parliament Passes BDT 8.21 Trillion Budget After Marathon Session
The most expansionary budget in a decade clears the floor after an 11-hour debate.
By Tanvir Hossain · 11 min
Banking
Central Bank Holds Policy Rate as Inflation Eases to 6.4%
The governor signals a cautious pause after four consecutive hikes since last summer.
By Tanvir Hossain · 5 min
Markets
DSE Broad Index Climbs 2.1% on Budget Optimism
Banks and cement led gains as foreign buyers returned after three quiet weeks.
By Rakibul Islam · 4 min
Energy
Fuel-Subsidy Cut Sparks Opposition Walkout in Final Reading
The phase-down of diesel support becomes the budget's most contested line item.
By Farhana Mirza · 6 min
Economy
New Tax Brackets: Who Pays More, Who Pays Less in FY2026-27
A line-by-line look at the revised slabs and the relief for first-time taxpayers.
By Rakibul Islam · 8 min
Infrastructure
Development Budget Tilts to Transport as Metro Funding Doubles
A 12.4% rise in capital spending leans heavily on Dhaka's rail and corridor projects.
By Najmul Karim · 7 min
Trade
Exporters Welcome VAT Rebate, Warn on Source-Tax Timeline
Garment makers call the rebate overdue but say collection rules need clarity.
By Sharmin Akter · 5 min
Tech
Budget Sets Aside BDT 9bn for National AI and Chip Research
The allocation funds the new BUET institute and a semiconductor design fellowship.
By Athar Ali · 6 min
Environment
Green Fund Gets First Dedicated Budget Line for Coastal Defence
BDT 14bn is earmarked for embankments and Sundarbans restoration over three years.
By Sharmin Akter · 7 min