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Studying abroad in 2026 is no longer just about choosing a country, it is about choosing the right future. For Bangladeshi students, changing visa rules, rising costs, and endless advice can make the process overwhelming. Below, we break down everything that matters, from budget and university choices to visas, scholarships, and deadlines, to help make the decision easier. Below, we ...

Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has described Bangladesh’s newly elected BNP government’s 2026-27 national budget as ambitious, warning that persistent weaknesses in revenue collection and slow progress in structural reforms could jeopardise the government’s fiscal targets. In a recent report, Fitch said the credibility of revenue mobilisation would serve as the key test for the proposed budget. The agency ...

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Tuesday said the Ministry of Commerce would be made more dynamic and effective through skilled leadership, coordinated teamwork, and equal opportunities for officials, as newly appointed Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan joined the ministry. Welcoming the new secretary at the ministry’s conference room, the minister expressed confidence that Khan’s academic credentials and previous ...

Bangladesh’s growing dependence on liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplied through Japan is exposing the country to long-term economic and environmental risks, including vulnerability to global energy price volatility and rising greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report by international research group Zero Carbon Analytics (ZCA). The report, released on Tuesday in London, said Japan, one of the world’s largest LNG ...

The supply of essential commodities remains stable in local markets, while the prices of several items, including ginger, garlic and onions, have declined, according to traders. However, consumers reported a slight increase in the price of polao rice. The information was shared by State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md Shariful Alam while speaking to journalists after inspecting the Mohakhali ...

The Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) has welcomed the proposed national budget for FY2026-27, describing it as a reform-oriented financial roadmap, while urging the government to ensure recovery of misappropriated banking assets, protect private-sector credit and provide a fair tax regime for the banking industry. In a statement issued on Sunday, BAB said the budget reflects a strong commitment to ...

The price of gold in domestic market has been increased by Tk 5,482 per bhori. According to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) on Monday morning, the new price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk 230,422 per bhori (11.664 grams). Under the new pricing structure, 21-carat gold is being sold at Tk 219,983 per ...

Bangladesh Bank on Sunday dissolved the entire board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, including its chairman, citing the interests of depositors, financial stability and public interest. In a statement, the central bank said it exercised its authority under Sections 45 and 47(3) of the Bank Company Act, 1991 to cancel the appointments of all directors of the country’s ...

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Saturday said Bangladesh must compete more aggressively to maintain and expand its export market share as slowing global growth, rising trade barriers, climate vulnerabilities and shifts in global trade and investment patterns reshape the international economy. “We will need to compete ever more fiercely in order to maintain and expand our export position,” he ...

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has increased the prices of gold and silver in the local market following a rise in the price of pure gold. BAJUS announced the latest adjustment through a statement on Saturday morning with the new rates coming into effect from 10am, according to a notification signed by Dr Dewan Aminul Islam Shaheen, chairman of the ...