Economy

Banks see slow rebound from liquidity shortages

Banks see slow rebound from liquidity shortages

Cash-strapped banks seem to be slowly bouncing back from liquidity crunch on cash feeding by the central bank that has handed out a record amount to the bankers. The improvement is basically reflected in two key liquidity-measuring indicators -- the volume of excess liquidity in banks and un

IMF suggests plugging safety-net leakages

IMF suggests plugging safety-net leakages

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) appraisal team suggests prompt measures for plugging fund leakages under social-safety net, enacting the pending banking-sector laws and lessening loads of non-performing loans (NPLs) within the set timeline. The team, which continues reviewing the progress Ban

Inexorable inflation poses fresh spike

Inexorable inflation poses fresh spike

Straight 13 months' monetary and fiscal combat by Bangladesh couldn't tame an inexorable inflation below 9.0 per cent rather the rate heads for double-digit club after fresh price spirals in March, analysts say. The higher inflationary pressure has already hit hard middle- and lower-middle class a

Tech start-ups fear tax break expiry could stifle growth

Tech start-ups fear tax break expiry could stifle growth

The country's tech entrepreneurs have expressed concern about the sustainability of their businesses once a tax break for the IT sector expires in June this year. The government's vision of building a 'Smart Bangladesh' could be affected if the software and technology sector suffers a setback, t

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