BB governor suggests making savings certificates tradable
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Draft AI policy targets innovation, better public services
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Higher imports raise hopes of stable food prices in Ramadan
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Govt raises safety net allowances for FY27
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Economy
No excuse for Ramadan price hikes: Bashir says
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3-day election holiday could hurt exports
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NBR to fully automate VAT, income tax refunds
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Wheat output largely steady despite drop in acreage
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EU suspends India’s GSP benefits: report
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Trust Bank arranges managers’ conference
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Banks
NBR conducts drive at resort of ex-DB chief’s relatives
The National Board of Revenue’s (NBR’s) Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) yesterday conducted a drive at “President Resort” in Kishoreganj, around 100km north of the capital.
9 December 2024, 21:10 PM
Gold price hiked again, will cost Tk 138,393 per bhori
In July last year, the price of gold crossed the Tk 100,000-mark for the first time.
9 December 2024, 14:23 PM
Building generational wealth through startups
For too long, Dhaka’s high-earning professionals, non-resident Bangladeshis, prominent businessmen, and corporate leaders have been watching the startup revolution from the sidelines.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Businesses call to curb red tape, corruption to spur investment
Investment barriers at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) must be addressed immediately to bolster investor confidence and increase investment growth, according to experts and top business leaders.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Economic census to begin this week
A fresh national economic census is set to begin this week after more than a decade, promising to provide an updated picture of economic activities in the country.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Investment abroad hits $2b in 6 years
Bangladesh has long been hungry for foreign direct investments (FDI) but that has also been coupled with the outflow of funds through local companies seeking to generate business abroad.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Deferring LDC graduation not an option
Education and Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud said Bangladesh has no option to defer its graduation from the least developed country (LDC) club.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Revised budget may be Tk 50,000cr smaller
Bangladesh’s national budget for fiscal year 2024-25 is likely to be reduced by more than Tk 50,000 crore, with the entire cut expected to be made in funds meant for the annual development programme (ADP).
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Radiant Pharma to acquire majority stake in Novartis Bangladesh
Radiant Pharmaceuticals Limited (RPL), one of the top healthcare solution providers in Bangladesh, is set to buy a majority stake in Novartis Bangladesh Limited (NBL).
5 December 2024, 20:05 PM
Jiban Bima announces Tk 600cr in bonuses, settlements
It was announced at the 631st meeting of the life-insurer’s board of directors today.
5 December 2024, 15:50 PM
Abul Khayer Hiru and associates fined Tk 134 cr for stock manipulation
The recent fine relates to three incidents of market manipulation
5 December 2024, 14:23 PM
National Single Window to be launched in March
He also said a masterplan to fully automate services at the NBR was being drafted.
4 December 2024, 16:02 PM
NBR freezes bank accounts of Ananta Group MD and UCB Chairman Sharif Zahir
Sharif said he and his family members had contacted top officials of the NBR following the move, but no specific reason was provided
3 December 2024, 14:50 PM
IDRA gets four new members
Each of them was appointed on a contractual basis for the next three years from the date of joining on condition of renouncing work and relations with all other institutions and organisations, the ministry circular mentioned.
2 December 2024, 16:07 PM
Unlocking fiscal constraints for climate action
Climate change has emerged as a significant risk to sovereign debt sustainability, impacting fiscal stability and growth prospects.
30 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Businesses voice concerns over law and order
Businesspeople have voiced concerns about the state of law and order in industrial areas, saying it has not improved to the level they anticipated despite the interim government being in office for three and a half months.
30 November 2024, 18:00 PM
People continue to abandon life insurance policies amid economic hardship
Life insurers in Bangladesh saw some 3.47 lakh policies discontinued in the January-September period this year amid worsening financial health of clients, political changeover and repeated flooding devastating lives and livelihoods in vast areas of the country.
30 November 2024, 18:00 PM
PDB to give up role as sole buyer of electricity from private producers
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) will no longer be the sole buyer of electricity produced by independent power producers (IPPs), said Fouzul Kabir Khan, adviser to the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources.
30 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh on track for next IMF loans
Bangladesh is on track to meet all 12 conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to qualify for the fourth tranche of a $4.7 billion loan programme, only missing the revenue collection target.
30 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Teletalk launches SIM card delivery service
Teletalk will also provide automated tracking for delivery status, ensuring transparency and ease of access.
28 November 2024, 13:23 PM