Finance Minister

New job scheme 'to launch next month'

Sun November 8, 2009 - 2:59pm BdST

The government will introduce its national service job scheme from next month to provide employment to one educated member per family, the finance minister said on Sunday.

Saifur's death irreparable loss to nation: Khaleda

Sat September 5, 2009 - 9:56pm BdST

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia today expressed her deep shock at the death of former finance minister M Saifur Rahman saying it 'irreparable loss to the nation'. In a condolence message, Khaleda said Saifur Rahman’s tragic death has saddened her deeply. “The country has lost a dedicated politician with his sudden death and it’s an irreparable loss to the nation.”

Muhith criticises BTRC for failure to play facilitator’s role

Thu July 23, 2009 - 2:26am BdST

UNB: The finance minister, AMA Muhith, Tuesday criticised the Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission for its failure to play the role of facilitator in providing the required services to the entrepreneurs of the telecommunications sector.

Action plans at final stage to clean up banks

Sun July 19, 2009 - 3:46am BdST

The finance ministry is going to take action against ‘delinquent loan defaulters’ and also ‘dishonest bank officials’ for their negligence in recovering the bad loans in a bid to put an end to the ‘growing default culture’.

Govt to give defaulters chance to reschedule loans: Muhith

Fri July 10, 2009 - 9:54pm BdST

Finance Minister AMA Muhith said Thursday the government is planning to give an opportunity for all defaulters to reschedule repayment of loans as global economic recession has left a negative impact on a number of companies.

Muhith admits old defaulters list harmed many

Thu July 9, 2009 - 4:58pm BdST

Finance minister A M A Muhith has admitted that companies including Beximco Group may have suffered for the list of bank loan defaulters he had unveiled in the parliament on Sunday, which was based on data updated up to March.

Hasina asks Muhith to appoint new officials in top SCB posts

Tue July 7, 2009 - 2:49am BdST

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked finance minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith to appoint new officials to the top positions of the state-owned commercial banks, and expressed her annoyance at seeing that her earlier advice in this regard was not followed, said sources.

Govt moving to return smuggled funds

Mon July 6, 2009 - 3:12am BdST

Finance Minister AMA Muhith told parliament yesterday that the government was taking measures to return the money smuggled out of the country during the 2001-2006 government headed by the BNP.

All currencies to have Bangabandhu’s portrait: Muhith

Sun July 5, 2009 - 10:34pm BdST

The government has planned to introduce all currencies inscribed with the portraits of independence hero Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, finance minister A M A Muhith told the parliament on Sunday.

Govt worried about garment unrest: Muhith

Tue June 30, 2009 - 1:37pm BdST

Finance Minister AMA Muhith today said in Parliament the government too worried about the unrest in garment sector and the prime minister has directed all concerned to take necessary steps to control the prevailing situation.