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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...
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...
There will be comfort in prices of essentials during Ramadan: Dr Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said that there would be comfort in the prices of essentials during the ensuing holy month of Ramadan, reports BSS. Dr Salehuddin was responding to the queries of reporters after chairing two separate meetings on the Advisers Council Committee on...
Running business is difficult now: Speakers
Businessmen said they are going through hardship as there is a chaos in the banking sector of the country and the law and order situation has not fully restored. The business leaders made the remarks on Saturday at a trade conference titled Private sector outlook: Expectations and Priorities...
‘15-year corruption not possible to remove in 3-4 months’
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has categorically said that the countrys 15 years of corruption and irregularities cannot be eliminated in only three or four months. However, stability has started to return to the economy which was beginning to deteriorate, he said while addressing a programme...
Salehuddin calls for inclusive public financial management reform
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has emphasised the need for a triangular approach to Public Financial Management (PFM), integrating the efforts of the public, private, and citizen sectors to ensure efficient, transparent, and accountable financial services, reports The Business Standard. In...
Bangladesh eyes on creating quality jobs for youths
Finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed expressed his firm determination of making quality job opportunity for the youth of Bangladesh. He said, Our ongoing strategy for Bangladesh focuses on creating quality jobs for the millions of youths entering the job market every year. He made the remarks...
No banks to be shut down: Finance Adviser
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed stated on Tuesday that while some banks are recovering well, others may continue to face challenges, but none of them will be shut down. Some banks are recovering. Islami Bank, the largest bank, is improving. However, some banks will continue to struggle. But we...
Reforms being carried out to solve crisis: Dr Salehuddin
Finance Adviser to the interim government Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has said that reforms in various sectors, including in financial, capital market and banking ones, are being carried out to solve the crisis that the interim government inherited from the previous regime, reports Dhaka Tribune. The...
Finance Adviser prioritises short-term reforms
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said that his government is focusing on short-term reforms rather than mid-term or long-term changes in various critical sectors of the country, reports UNB. The adviser on Wednesday made this remark while speaking at the inauguration ceremony of PKSF Day-2024...
Govt aims to restore investor confidence in stock market: Dr. Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said that the government is actively working to restore investor confidence in Bangladeshs capital market, with a focus on both short- and long-term stability measures, reports UNB. Following a meeting with the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange...