The expected gazette for Bangladesh’s ninth pay scale has not yet been issued despite the beginning of the new financial year, creating considerable interest and speculation among government employees. However, officials involved in the process say the delay is not the result of indecision. Instead, they attribute the extended timeline to a detailed assessment of […]

The exchange rate of the Bangladeshi taka remains one of the most closely watched indicators of the country’s external economic health, influencing foreign trade, remittance inflows, import costs and international financial transactions. Daily currency movements are not only important for banks and businesses but also for millions of Bangladeshi migrant workers, students studying abroad, international […]