The government's excessive taxation is the primary barrier to affordable internet access for rural communities in Bangladesh, experts said yesterday..When a mobile phone user buys a Tk 100 worth internet package, over Tk 60 goes directly into the government's pocket, they said..Since

50,000 tonnes of white rice will also be purchased from Pakistan

The World Economic Forum (WEF) releases Global Risks Report 2025

The leading chamber also demanded a loan classification deadline extension by 3 to 6 months

They also urge govt not to raise gas prices

Even bankers appointed or promoted before February 8, 2023, will be considered for promotion if they fail professional exams

The new division will have 10,000 square feet area

The status quo will be in place until January 30

Earlier, there was a 15% VAT at the import stage and 5% at the local stage

DSEX gained 6.31 points as of 11 am  

The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has decided to dispose of its two fire-damaged oil tankers, “Banglar Shourabh” and “Banglar Jyoti”, for Tk 50.56 crore, including value-added tax (VAT) and taxes..The amount was offered by Chattogram-based shipbreaker Master & Brothers, the highest

Bangladesh and Germany signed three new technical cooperation agreements yesterday.

Businesspeople yesterday expressed frustration over bureaucratic red tape, increasing value added tax (VAT), and a recent proposal to raise gas prices, stating that these are barriers to fresh investment.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to revise the value-added tax (VAT) on restaurants, reducing it from the standard rate of 15 percent.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced that certificates, licences and permits (CLP) issued manually by seven state agencies will no longer be accepted for duty assessment and customs clearance from February 1.

The banking regulator found the involvement of Md Abdul Jalil, independent director and executive committee chairman of the bank, in the loan irregularities.

The maritime industry in Bangladesh is facing challenges due to outdated regulatory frameworks, limited access to specialised insurance products, and a lack of awareness among its stakeholders about the importance of comprehensive marine insurance coverage.

The interim government has increased interest rates on various national savings certificates to upwards of 12 percent in an effort to make these instruments more attractive to savers and to cool inflation.

Britain’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly fell to 2.5 percent last month, official data showed Wednesday, easing some pressure on the Labour government faced with economic unrest.

Donald Trump’s policies are not likely to cause inflation to reignite as many analysts fear, one of the president-elect’s longtime economic advisers told AFP Tuesday, less than a week before Trump returns to the White House.