Sohel Parvez

The revenue authority is going to launch a call centre after Eid-ul-Azha to answer value added tax related queries, said officials.

The National Board of Revenue is working to give taxpayers the convenience to file and submit tax returns online from this year.

The rush to obtain taxpayer identification numbers intensified after the National Board of Revenue mandated that

Restriction on cattle influx from India has become a boon for Bangladesh as many youths are setting up farms to boost meat and milk production, ushering in hopes for reducing deficits through faster development of the dairy and beef sector.

The National Board of Revenue will organise this year's tax fair in November instead of this month, said Md Abdur Razzaque, a member of tax administration at the NBR.

Bangladesh is importing more edible oil now than ever before to meet the rising consumption, industry officials said

Solar home system providers find their market squeezed due to the rapid expansion of electricity connections in off-grid areas,

The poultry industry is in a new phase of development, with an increasing number of poultry giants going for

The government drive to force commercial establishments out of residential areas in Dhaka has not only created fears of job loss but also raised questions as to how those establishments operated with government clearance when rules clearly say they cannot.

Sugar consumption continues to rise in Bangladesh, driven by increased intake of beverages, biscuits, sweets and confectionary items, said industry operators.

Even as recently as 4-5 years ago, it was inconceivable to many low- and middle-income households in Dhaka city to aspire to own property of their own, and get out of the expensive rental trap.

Beximco Pharmaceuticals is set to make its debut in the US, one of the highly regulated drug markets in the world --

Sales of reconditioned cars rose in fiscal 2015-16 amid increasing demand from the middle-class, sellers said.

The prices of paddy have risen on the back of the government's purchase and duty spike to support farmers, who incurred losses for low prices in the face of higher production and imports last year, said some millers and farmers.

The National Board of Revenue plans to sit with businesses to resolve disputes related to the new VAT and Supplementary Duty law to

The government has got a lukewarm response from producers and state agencies for the registration of unique or

Large shopping centres and markets are counting falling sales as many customers shelve their shopping plans amid

The housing market is witnessing a gradual rebound in sales, thanks to property price corrections, falling interest on home loans and

The government has given tax benefits to jute goods exporters to support the industry that has been facing sluggish demand abroad.

Locally manufactured spices, biscuits, juices and drinks are fast gaining ground abroad thanks to a sizeable population of non-resident Bangladeshis.