Budget & Macroeconomy: Finance Minister Amir Khosru says restructuring, inflation control and global instability management are top priorities, while economist Debapriya Bhattacharya warns the FY27 budget’s fiscal framework is weak and its inflation assumptions don’t match reality. Industrial Licensing: The government formed a high-level inter-ministerial committee to simplify and speed up industrial licences, permits and clearances, including provisional approvals to cut bottlenecks. Jute vs Synthetics: The textiles and jute minister told parliament that low-cost synthetic fibres are squeezing jute exports and that Bangladesh still lags in high-value diversified jute products. Agrifood Storage: Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid says 2,000 mini cold storages will be set up nationwide in 1–2 years, run by farmer cooperatives and solar power. Tax & Revenue System: Finance Division proposes faceless tax assessments and appeals to reduce discretion and boost revenue; separate coverage flags potential higher liabilities for NSC investors and exporters from July 1 under changes in how source taxes are treated. Energy Trade: Nepal will resume electricity exports to Bangladesh via India’s grid with 40MW starting mid-June, while Bangladesh-linked power supply continues under the trilateral arrangement. Banking Stability: ABB welcomed Bangladesh Bank’s move to dissolve Islami Bank’s board, aiming to restore governance and depositor confidence. Capital Market: Bangladesh’s stock market turnover has risen for nine straight sessions, with hopes the market can shed its “casino” image.