Import disruptions cripple Banglabandha land port operations

Protests by Indian truck operators over online slot-booking issues caused the disruption
6 January 2025, 11:52 AM

Container handling at private ICDs rose 16% in 2024

KDS Logistics managed to retain its top position among ICDs in handling export and import containers in 2024
4 January 2025, 13:55 PM

Eating out, air travel to turn costlier

From dining out and travelling by air to purchasing sweets and clothing, the small comforts in life are going to turn costlier for a hike in value added tax (VAT) on 43 goods and services.
1 January 2025, 18:00 PM

EPL (Export Link) Accessories will invest $8 million in Bepza EZ

The company will produce foam, carton, ploy, gum tape
1 January 2025, 11:47 AM

Ctg port handled highest ever container in 2024

Record 3.27 million containers handled in 2024
1 January 2025, 09:18 AM

Ctg port posts record in container handling

A rise in foreign trade is helping the port recover from the global economic downturn
30 December 2024, 14:06 PM

Transport workers’ strike hits importers hard

1.5 million tonnes of imported goods got stuck at 50 ports
28 December 2024, 13:03 PM

No advance tax, VAT for green shipyards: NBR

Capital machinery import rises, as Hong Kong convention only allows green shipyards to import scrap ships
25 December 2024, 12:25 PM

Tax return submission deadline extended to Jan 31

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has for a second time extended by a month the deadline for individual taxpayers to file tax returns. 
24 December 2024, 18:10 PM
24 December 2024, 14:21 PM

Union leaders demand emergency fund for laid-off RMG workers

They made the demand in a meeting with the Labour Reform Commission
23 December 2024, 15:06 PM

ACI Motors sells 18.5% stake to Japan’s Mitsui at $22.75 million

Two senior Mitsui executives will join ACI Motors to widen their global reach
22 December 2024, 11:06 AM

Cargo ship with Pakistani goods reaches Ctg anchorage

On its second trip, it brings refined sugar, dolomites, fabrics, electronics, etc from Pakistan and UAE
21 December 2024, 13:17 PM

Panel formed to make tax expenditure policy

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday formed a nine-member committee to make a policy framework for tax expenditure.
19 December 2024, 18:57 PM

Renata ships first batch of preventative cardiovascular meds to US

The medicine was manufactured at Renata’s Bangladesh factory approved by the US-FDA
17 December 2024, 11:14 AM

BSC issues tender to dispose of two old oil tankers

The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has finally taken steps for the disposal of two of its oldest oil tankers, which, according to experts, had become unfit by 2015.
5 December 2024, 20:20 PM

6-day furniture fair begins in Chattogram

28 companies are taking part in the event
4 December 2024, 12:53 PM

Roadmap is there to implement ILO conventions: commerce adviser

EU Ambassador Michael Miller calls on the adviser
3 December 2024, 13:39 PM

CPA warns employees on posting internal issues on social media, talking to news outlets

Chittagong Port Authority today issued a warning for its staff against uploading internal documents, posting comments about its internal issues on the social media as well as talking to news outlets
2 December 2024, 16:14 PM

KEPZ decides to fast-track land registration

The chief adviser became the first head of state to preside over a meeting of the KEPZ governing body in nine years
2 December 2024, 12:24 PM