Lighter vessel shortage disrupts unloading at Ctg port

Mother vessels are provided with only one lighter vessel against the demand for four
11 February 2025, 13:40 PM

NBR seeks proposals on VAT law

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Saturday requested businesses to submit their proposals regarding value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty as part of its efforts to frame tax proposals for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which will begin in July.
9 February 2025, 20:07 PM

NBR slaps 25% duty on rice bran oil exports

The duty was imposed to discourage rice bran oil shipments and increase domestic supply
9 February 2025, 13:53 PM

RMG exports to US grow after a gap of two years

Garment shipment to the US increased by 0.75% to $7.34 billion
8 February 2025, 14:45 PM

Rice bran oil export may face 25% regulatory duty

An NBR notification may come this week to boost the oil’s domestic supply
8 February 2025, 14:34 PM

DCCI identifies problems of Old Dhaka businesses, wants quick solution

Traffic congestion, waterlogging is taking a massive toll, says the leading chamber
8 February 2025, 13:12 PM

Container transport remains suspended at Ctg port for second day

Container movement to and from Chattogram port remained suspended for the second consecutive day as transport workers again went on work abstention yesterday morning -- just four hours after they had withdrawn their previous strike.
6 February 2025, 12:14 PM

Containerised cargo transport through Ctg port jumped in January

The import and export of container cargo through Chattogram port increased significantly in January, driven by rising imports ahead of Ramadan and a gradual increase in export orders for readymade garments.
3 February 2025, 19:00 PM

Importers suspend fruit clearance at all ports for two days

Importers have announced a two-day suspension of fruit clearance from all ports, including Chattogram port, until Wednesday, demanding the withdrawal of increased value-added tax (VAT) and duties on fruit imports..Junaidul Haque, publicity secretary of Chattogram Fruit Traders Association,
3 February 2025, 15:13 PM

Lee’s Tobacco Machinery Company to invest $8.32 million in Bepza EZ

The UAE, Singapore-owned entity will manufacture machinery for tobacco processing
3 February 2025, 14:57 PM

Businesses suspend boulder stone imports through Burimari

Importers demand the restoration of prices from two months ago
2 February 2025, 13:30 PM

Bangladeshi recycled yarn brand in trademark clash with Swiss sportswear giant

Cyclo vs. Cyclon: A one-letter dispute sparks global confusion
30 January 2025, 19:02 PM

Increasing efficiency of NBR essential for business growth

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday said that increasing the efficiency of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is essential for the growth of trade and commerce in the country.
27 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Don’t hike gas price further: factory owners

Four associations, including BGMEA, sent joint letter to the power adviser
27 January 2025, 14:19 PM

40 local firms to participate in world’s largest trade fair in Germany

The five-day show, Ambiente 2025, will begin on February 7
26 January 2025, 14:40 PM
26 January 2025, 14:08 PM

Cost of foreign debt rises 27% in first half of FY25

Bangladesh paid $1.98 billion in principal and interest in Jul-Dec of 2024, up from $1.57 billion in the same period the previous year
26 January 2025, 11:52 AM
26 January 2025, 11:43 AM

Aromatic rice production nearly doubles in seven years

10.23 lakh tonnes of aromatic rice was produced in FY24, up from 5.79 lakh tonnes in FY18
25 January 2025, 14:34 PM

Kamalapur ICD looking for an operator for five years

Tender has been floated, as the previous contract with Saif Powertec is set to end next month
25 January 2025, 12:47 PM