Financial literacy is crucial for personal well-being, yet often overlooked in many cultures, including Bangladesh. Teaching children about money management from a young age — through practical experiences like shopping and banking — can help them make informed decisions and avoid financial pitfalls later in life.
Dhaka’s booming restaurant culture drives rising monthly expenses, often Tk 10,000–15,000 for couples. While dining out feels recreational, mindful spending, saving, or investing in travel or hobbies offers better long-term satisfaction and financial balance.
Thrifting in Bangladesh is gaining popularity for its affordability, sustainability, and unique fashion appeal. Once stigmatized, second-hand shopping now thrives on platforms like Dhaka Thrift, blending climate consciousness, creativity, and smart consumer habits.
The major index of the Dhaka bourse fell significantly today, the first trading day after the proposed national budget was placed in parliament on June 6
With an aim to restore macroeconomic stability, reduce inflation, and contain pressure on foreign currency reserves, Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali is going to place a Tk 7,96,900 crore budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year tomorrow.
However, the minister did not respond when journalists asked how the budget could be expansionary when it will increase by only four percent compared to the current budget.
The government saw a budget surplus of Tk 11,865 crore in the first quarter of the current FY due to lower spending
Geysers and room heaters are not just appliances; they bring comfort and warmth to families.
Only 40 percent of social safety net budget catering to poor, vulnerable groups
The government saw a budget surplus of Tk 11,865 crore in the first quarter of the current FY due to lower spending
Geysers and room heaters are not just appliances; they bring comfort and warmth to families.
Only 40 percent of social safety net budget catering to poor, vulnerable groups
The health ministry continues to struggle with utilisation of funds allocated in the national budget, like it did in the past few years.
The government is going to unveil a Tk 7,61,785 crore budget for the next fiscal year on Thursday, setting containment of high inflation as a major target.
Even though poor people are struggling to make ends meet amid runaway inflation, the government allocation for social safety net programmes may not increase much in the next fiscal year.
Three issues would be dictating the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, the last of the Awami League government’s present five-year term: the International Monetary Fund’s conditions, the persistently high inflation and next year’s national election.
The record subsidy allocation of Tk 82,745 crore is set to be topped up with another Tk 27,360 crore in the revised budget in the face of demands from ministries even after the notable price hike of gas, electricity and fuel.
While the government is distracted by elections, the financial economy will suffer
Bangladesh Bank is anticipating the pressure on the balance of payments will blow over by the end of this fiscal year thanks to hearty assistance from development partners –-- an outlook termed wishful by economists.
