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Decline in businesses led to increased unemployment
Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has stated that the decline in business activities has led to increased unemployment in the country. However, the interim government is making efforts to address this through financial assistance and incentives in various sectors. He made the remark while...
‘Initiatives taken to create rural employments to infuse dynamism in economy’
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that the government has taken various special initiatives to create rural employments to infuse dynamism in the economy. The current interim government has taken various steps to keep operational the production process at mills and factories...
Depositors’ confidence gets back in banking sector: Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed mentioned that the government has been able to bring back peoples confidence in banking sector by implementing different initiatives, including ensuring safety of the depositors money, reports BSS. To revive the banks, the government has taken initiatives to...
Country now turning around with govt efforts: Dr Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that although the country was on the brink of falling into a ditch during the previous regime, but it is now turning around thanks to the governments efforts and the support from the concerned, reports BSS. We had not assumed power rather took...
“We’re working to overcome economic challenges and restore stability”
While there is definitely added pressure, with responsibility comes a sense of fulfillment, though it also involves some mistakes and setbacks, which we continue to navigate. Especially during this challenging period for the country, we are doing our best to manage the responsibilities weve...
Resolving inflation fully before an elected govt is difficult
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has cited extortion as a major reason for the interim governments failure to curb high inflation. He said apart from previous extortionists, those who are trying to secure positions in politics, are also engaged in extortion. Extortionists at the local level are...
Donor organizations positive in financial assistance
Finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has called on the banks to stand by their customers in their happiness and sorrow, rather just collecting the installments. He made the call while addressing a conference with Karmasangsthan Bank officials at Bidyut Bhaban on Sunday. The adviser said that...
South Korean special envoy to visit Bangladesh Jan 22-23
Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Ambassador Lee Jeongkyu will pay a goodwill visit to Bangladesh on January 22-23 to explore ways to expand bilateral relations between the two countries. Lee Jeongkyu will have courtesy meetings with Finance Adviser Dr...
Came for short term but want to leave footprint
Finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said they have come to power for one to one and half years to make reforms and they want to leave a footprint. He on Sunday made the remarks while addressing an event at the foreign ministry as chief guest. The event was organized on the occasion of release...
A “controlled” budget to be proposed in next FY
The interim government plans to present a controlled budget due to resource constraints and economic crisis. Sources confirmed that the upcoming budget (2025-26) will not be increased much to restore normalcy in the macro economy. A source in the Finance Division said that allocation in the...
‘Market players and regulators responsible for stock market instability’
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said market players and regulators are responsible for the instability of the stock markets. He made the observation while inaugurating the 6th edition of Banking Almanac at the CIRDAP International Conference Centre in the capital on Saturday morning. BBS...
Govt trying to keep prices of essentials tolerable till Ramadan: Dr. Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has said that the government is working to keep the prices of essential commodities within tolerable level in the market until the Holy Ramadan, reports UNB. Were trying to ensure that the prices in the market remain tolerable. But its a tough job. The nature...
‘Incentives for businessmen will be reduced in next budget’
Finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said in next fiscal years (2025-26) budget the incentives for businessmen will be reduced. He made the remark at annual meeting of International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) on Sunday at an ostentatious hotel at Gulshan. He said: Businessmen have to...