Tax collection growth slows further

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) registered a further slowdown in the growth of tax collection, making it harder for the agency to achieve its target for the current fiscal year of 2022-23 ending in June.
19 March 2023, 18:00 PM
19 March 2023, 13:10 PM

Bangladesh exports two-thirds of its textile waste a year

The country would be able to save $500 million a year in imports if all the cotton waste is recycled domestically
14 March 2023, 12:42 PM

Forex reserves fall to $31.15 billion

Bangladesh Bank cleared $1.05 billion ACU payment on March 6
9 March 2023, 15:10 PM
9 March 2023, 13:24 PM

BGMEA seeks cuts in tax deducted at source

Apparel exporters today sought a host of tax benefits, including bringing down the tax deducted at source and withdrawing income tax levied on cash incentives in the upcoming fiscal year, in a bid to help the garment industry deal with the current economic stress.
7 March 2023, 11:41 AM

Sick industries to get loans at banks’ cost of fund

Sick industries have to apply to respective banks by June 30 to get the benefit
6 March 2023, 16:15 PM

Robi’s r-ventures 3.0 contest ends on high note

Eight start-ups to get Tk 8 crore investment
6 March 2023, 15:13 PM

BB moves to ensure timely encashment of export proceeds

The step may increase the supply of the US dollar in the forex market
6 March 2023, 12:22 PM
6 March 2023, 11:54 AM

Three-day Asia Pharma Expo 2023 begins

Some 645 companies from 27 countries are taking part in this year’s show
2 March 2023, 14:11 PM

Plan to tag Ctg, Cox’s Bazar as drug-prone zone raises fears about tourism

It will also send a negative message to other countries and discourage foreign tourists from visiting Bangladesh's prime tourist destinations, the tour operators said
2 March 2023, 06:29 AM

Language of tax laws attacking to some extent: NBR chairman

The tax forms need to simplified too, says Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem
1 March 2023, 14:08 PM

Exporters will now get Tk 104 for every dollar: banks

Commercial banks raised the exchange rate as part of efforts to establish a single exchange rate
1 March 2023, 13:49 PM

India bans oil tankers, bulk carriers older than 25 years

The world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter looks to cut emissions and reduce the average age of its fleet
28 February 2023, 12:54 PM

'30% life insurance clients not getting claims'

Gross premium of insurance sector stood at Tk16,812 crore in 2022
27 February 2023, 16:09 PM

ACI launches two educational apps

The apps—‘Medhabir Supernova’, ‘Kids Brain Builder’—will help students to study and solve problems by themselves
27 February 2023, 15:14 PM

BASIS SoftExpo draws 1 lakh visitors in four days

BASIS expected around 50,000 visitors this year
27 February 2023, 12:36 PM

Ctg REHAB fair posts 55% fall in sales, bookings

The fair posts sales and bookings worth Tk 108 crore, down from last year’s Tk 238 crore
26 February 2023, 15:56 PM

Meghna Group adds four new oceangoing vessels to fleet

The group now has the highest cargo carrying capacity in the country, 12.2 lakh tonnes
26 February 2023, 12:05 PM