The revenue administration has abolished the black money whitening provision, a scope that allowed both individuals and companies to legalise their undisclosed income by paying a 15 percent tax and avoid any potential scrutiny.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed the recently restructured banks to identify and assess their loan exposure to politically exposed and important persons as they might fail to repay the loans.

Fresh vegetable and fruit exporters are apprehending a drop in sales of perishables following a hike in cargo freights, particularly by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, last month..Biman, the state carrier, hiked cargo fares in August anywhere from 56 percent to 150 percent depending on the rout

The tax administration issued a notification in this regard today.

When asked why he robbed banks, the famous American bank robber, Willie Sutton, famously quipped “because that’s where the money is.” It seems that many of our leading business leaders have adopted a similar mindset over the past fifteen years. Regrettably for our nation, they have become alarmingly adept at robbing banks

Renata PLC, a listed drug maker in Bangladesh, has got approval from the European authority to market a tablet, Cabergoline 0.5 mg, used for the treatment of Hyperprolactinemia and Parkinson's

Gold will be marginally cheaper starting today as the Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (Bajus) decided to cut its prices yesterday

The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) has urged the government to significantly reduce tariffs on onions, potatoes, and eggs to bring down prices by boosting the supply of these essential items through imports

Indexes of the stock market in Bangladesh maintained their gaining streak for a third consecutive day yesterday as investors made fresh bets on blue-chip and large-cap shares, gaining confidence from an increase in the circuit breaker’s lower limit..The circuit breaker in the share market

The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh yesterday urged the government to review the demutualisation act, claiming that it has ultimately turned the prime bourse into “an ineffective institution”. 

Following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5, Bangladesh as a nation finds itself at a critical crossroads. The subsequent political turmoil has left the country’s financial sector in a fragile position, calling for urgent strategic plans and decisive execution of ideas by the interim government. As Bangladesh stands on the brink of graduating from least developed country (LDC) status in 2026, the priorities of the interim government must be clear.

The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza) has sought approval from the interim government to terminate an agreement for establishing SBG Economic Zone Ltd inside the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) in Mirsarai of Chattogram.

Borrowers of agricultural and cottage, micro, small and medium enterprise sectors in the areas affected by recent floods in the country would get relaxed loan repayment facilities, according to a Bangladesh Bank circular yesterday.

S Alam Group’s control over First Security Islami Bank Ltd (FSIBL) ended yesterday after Bangladesh Bank reconstituted the board of the Shariah-based bank, which was heavily dominated by individuals linked to the Chattogram-based conglomerate. 

Bangladesh’s sugar imports fell sharply in fiscal year 2023-24 as refiners stayed away from placing orders to foreign buyers in the face of an illegal influx of the sweetener through the borders.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is positive about lending an additional $3 billion to Bangladesh but the multilateral lender wants to know what reforms the interim government is planning to take.

Remittances sent by Bangladeshis living abroad soared nearly 39 percent year-on-year to $2.2 billion in August, which is likely to ease pressure on the foreign exchange reserves to some extent.

S Alam Group's control over First Security Islami Bank Ltd (FSIBL) ended today after the Bangladesh Bank reconstituted the board of the Shariah-based bank, which was heavily dominated by individuals linked to the Chattogram-based conglomerate..The central bank dissolved the previous 11-mem

The bonds are Beximco Green Sukuk Al Istisna and IFIC Guaranteed Sreepur Township Green Zero Coupon Bond.

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has sought the cooperation of the IndustriALL Bangladesh Council (IBC) leaders to ensure that there is no labour unrest.