Economy
Bangladesh Grants Major Tax Relief to Boost Semiconductor Industry Until 2031
Government introduces sweeping tax incentives on semiconductor imports, aiming to strengthen Bangladesh's role in the global chip supply chain through design, testing and assembly while targeting rapid industry growth by 2030.
July 27, 2026
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Construction Begins on Bangladesh-China Industrial Zone in Chattogram, Targeting 100,000 Jobs
Bangladesh officially launches construction of the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone in Chattogram’s Anwara, aiming to attract around $500 million in investment, generate over 100,000 jobs, and strengthen export-oriented manufacturing through deeper economic cooperation with China.
July 27, 2026
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Bangladesh Begins Construction of First Ocean Research Vessel for Bay of Bengal Exploration
Bangladesh has started building its first indigenous oceanographic research vessel, a landmark project expected to strengthen marine research, unlock blue economy opportunities and enable deep-sea exploration in the Bay of Bengal by 2028.
July 25, 2026
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China to Develop Mongla Economic Zone After India-Backed Project Was Dropped
Bangladesh has signed a new agreement with a Chinese state-owned enterprise to establish the China-Bangladesh Mongla Port Economic Zone, marking a significant shift in the country's investment strategy. The project replaces a previously planned India-backed economic zone that was cancelled after years of delays, while reinforcing Dhaka's growing economic engagement with Beijing.
June 27, 2026
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Bangladesh Seeks Deeper Industrial Partnership with China, Invites Firms to Expand Value Chains
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on Chinese businesses to expand their value chains into Bangladesh, highlighting new investment reforms, economic zones, and plans to establish Bangladesh’s first investment office in China.
June 25, 2026
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Bangladeshi Deposits in Swiss Banks Jump 41% in 2025, Reaching Near Record High
Swiss National Bank data shows Bangladesh’s total deposits in Swiss banks rose sharply to CHF 834.2 million, with the increase largely driven by banking sector placements.
June 19, 2026
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PM Unveils Plan to Raise Tax-to-GDP Ratio to 10% in Five Years, 15% by 2035
The government has announced an ambitious revenue reform strategy aimed at strengthening tax collection, reducing evasion, and expanding digital systems to significantly improve Bangladesh’s tax-to-GDP ratio over the next decade.
June 17, 2026
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Gold and Savings Investment Options: Safe-Haven Strategies for Protecting Wealth in Uncertain Times
As economic uncertainty and inflation concerns persist, individuals are increasingly exploring gold, savings instruments, and low-risk investment options to preserve wealth and ensure financial stability over the long term.
June 15, 2026
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Insurance Awareness in Bangladesh Grows Slowly as Financial Protection Gains Attention
Efforts to expand financial literacy and promote insurance products are gradually increasing awareness in Bangladesh, though low penetration rates and limited public understanding continue to challenge wider adoption across urban and rural populations.