Poultry sector poised for multi-billion dollar growth by 2050: experts

The 13th International Poultry Show ends with nearly 30,000 visitors
22 February 2025, 13:20 PM

Bangladeshi firms secure $34.5 million in orders

Discussions were held for an additional $29.1 million in potential exports
22 February 2025, 11:47 AM

Economic outlook clouded by inflation, high borrowing costs: DCCI

“In recent months, business sentiment has been significantly affected by inflationary pressures, high borrowing costs, and exchange rate volatility,” said Taskeen Ahmed, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI). 
22 February 2025, 11:05 AM

65% of registered Bangladeshi taxpayers skip filing returns -- what would be the fallout?

As of February 16 this year, only 39.86 lakh taxpayers out of around 1.14 crore TIN holders filed their returns
22 February 2025, 09:30 AM

ICSB calls for reform of Companies Act 1994

He highlighted the role of legal reforms in enhancing investor confidence and business efficiency, encouraging active discussions on the topic.
22 February 2025, 07:01 AM

Stocks rebound, post slight gains

The stock market in Bangladesh rebounded from a two-day losing streak, with turnover surging in the closing session of the week.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Microfinance presence lowers rural interest rates

When a formal microfinance institution (MFI) enters a village and joins the existing rural lending ecosystem, the influence of both informal moneylenders and exorbitant interest rates declines significantly, according to a study.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

NBR halves VAT hike on biscuits

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has halved the amount of value added tax (VAT) it had initially decided to impose on biscuit sales, according to a government notification issued yesterday.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Beat the trap of procrastination

How common is it in our daily life when a teacher or boss sets a deadline, and we all think, “Oh, I’ll start in ten days!” Suddenly, time shrinks, and it’s panic mode: emergency declared, day-and-night sprints commence, and the assignment emerges from chaos.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Kamalapur-bound containers can be delivered from Pangaon

In a bid to clear a pile-up of containers, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has approved the delivery of import-laden containers bound for the Dhaka inland container depot (ICD) to consignees from the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal (ICT) in Keraniganj.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

NBR eases VAT for supermarket shoppers

Customers will no longer have to pay the additional 7.5 percent trade value-added tax (VAT) when shopping at supermarkets, according to the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

BTRC limits bandwidth imports from India

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has capped bandwidth imports from India at 50 percent of the country’s consumption of 6,500 Gbps to reduce reliance on a single source and promote diversified international connectivity.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Asset recovery should not stop for political reasons: BB governor

The process of recovering laundered assets should not be interrupted due to political reasons, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur said yesterday.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Essential commodity imports surge ahead of Ramadan

Essential commodity imports have seen a sharp rise in the last four months, driven by increased demand ahead of Ramadan, which is scheduled to begin on March 1, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank (BB).
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Talks on trade deals show no major progress

Talks on preferential trade deals with a dozen countries have stalled since the political changeover in August last year, potentially adding to the challenges related to Bangladesh’s graduation from the club of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in 2026, according to economists and business leaders.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Interim govt task force recommends

An interim government-formed task force has recommended withdrawing “excess taxes” on the internet by declaring it a social good.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Review RMG workers' wages annually, not every five years

The analysis found that, given current inflation rates, garment workers in Bangladesh paid the minimum wage are losing income year after year, Jason Judd, executive director of GLI told journalists in Dhaka.
20 February 2025, 15:28 PM

Gold prices hit all-time high in Bangladesh

Gold prices have reached an all-time high of Tk 154,525 per bhori, making the precious metal more expensive for customers.
20 February 2025, 15:25 PM

NBR eases VAT for supermarket shoppers

No additional 7.5% trade VAT for shopping at supermarkets
20 February 2025, 15:11 PM

Beat the procrastination trap

Is procrastination just a well-choreographed dance with time?
20 February 2025, 15:00 PM