Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal
Proposal for duty withdrawal on onion import to be considered: FnM
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has said his ministry will consider a proposal for the withdrawal of duty on onion import.
Covid-19 fallout: Govt set to go for huge borrowing
The government has planned to borrow Tk 5714.5 billion from various sources both at home and abroad over the next three fiscal years, including the running one, mainly to face the economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic which has stalled economic activities across the world.
COVID-19 Fallout: Govt’s response to ensure financial stability
In its policy response, the government has taken steps to ensure financial stability in the country aiming to establish an improved loan culture in the coming days to tackle the adverse economic setback triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agriculture in the spotlight in Covid-hit Bangladesh
Although the coronavirus outbreak in Bangladesh has halted almost all economic activities and disrupted the supply chain, the agriculture sector continued playing a key role in saving the lives and livelihoods of people.
Finance Bill 2020 passed in JS
Parliament on Monday passed the Finance Bill 2020 reducing the lock-in period of investing black money in the share market.
Budget 2020-2021: Artists, content makers for proper utilization of minimal allocation
The annual proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2020-2021 was announced on June 11 by Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal, with a proposed allocation of Tk 579.26 crore for the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, known as the governing body for the overall cultural sector of Bangladesh in general.
JS passes supplementary budget of Tk 46,516.11 crore for 2019-20 FY
Parliament on Monday passed the supplementary budget of Tk 46,516.11 crore for the fiscal 2019-20 to meet the increased expenditures under different ministries and divisions.
Healthcare’s Budget Bonanza: Can health authorities utilise it?
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the new national budget has rightly focused on the long-neglected health sector with an impressive allocation, but experts warned that without well-thought-out plans, alongside their proper implementation and effective management, the intended goals cannot be achieved.
Will implement budget, prove criticisms useless: Minister
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday said that this year's budget will be implemented, proving that all criticisms are useless.