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The 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) was held at the BCI boardroom recently with ReadMore..
Urgent reforms needed to curb VAT leakage: Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has underscored the urgent need to curb VAT leakage. At a seminar on Wednesday, he
VAT Day Observed in Jashore, Five-Day ‘VAT Week’ Begins
The Customs, Excise and VAT Commissionerate in Jashore observed National VAT Day on Wednesday, marking the beginning of a five-day
‘Corruption was once socially condemned’
ocial awareness needed to prevent corruption, said Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday. ”The people had earlier hate the
Businesses need govt backing to survive
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur said that business–political relations have taken on a “patron–client” character, saying that if
Japan threatening us militarily, China foreign minister tells German counterpart
Japan is threatening China militarily which is “completely unacceptable”, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his German counterpart, after Japan
NBR chief calls for expanded VAT registration to cut reliance on imports
National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Tuesday underscored the urgent need to expand the country’s
Bangladesh’s external debt crosses $104b amid rising interest burden: WB
Bangladesh’s external debt rose to US$104,487 million in 2024, up from $101,371 million the previous year, driven by higher interest
Chinese firm to invest $10.32m at Mirsarai economic zone
Wing Tai Garments (Bangladesh) Co Ltd, a Chinese company, has signed a land lease agreement with Bangladesh Export Processing Zones
Labour sector sees significant progress under interim govt: Sakhawat
Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hussain has said the interim government has achieved remarkable international
India seeks Beijing’s assurance against transit harassments
India said on Monday it expects China to provide assurances that Indian nationals transiting through Chinese airports will not be
Govt allows limited onion imports from Dec 7
The government has authorised limited imports of onions starting Sunday, December 7, in a bid to keep the essential commodity’s
Govt moves to reopen closed sugar mills: Adviser Adilur
The government has launched initiatives to reopen sugar mills that were shut down during the previous administration, with some already
Bangladesh Bank server failure disrupts digital, internet banking nationwide
A sudden failure of Bangladesh Bank’s server has caused widespread disruption in internet and digital banking services across Bangladesh. Sources
No emotion-driven decisions in textile sector: Adviser Bashir
Commerce, Textile and Jute, and Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin has emphasized that the government will avoid
Bangladesh to drill 3 new gas wells as govt clears Tk1,136cr exploration plan
In a major push to boost domestic energy production and reduce reliance on costly imports, the government will drill three
Pubali Bank unveils 2024 sustainability report
Pubali Bank PLC has officially launched its first-ever independent Annual Sustainability & Impact Report 2024, marking a significant milestone in
Unauthorized edible oil price hike to prompt govt action: Bashir
Unauthorized price hike of edible oil by businessmen in the market without obtaining approval of the Ministry of Commerce and
MGI to open 9 superstores, first ever inside BD metro stations
Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), one of the leading conglomerates in Bangladesh, has formally entered the retail business sector through
PayPal set to launch in Bangladesh
Global payment gateway PayPal is preparing to begin operations in the country soon, a development that will significantly ease international
Traders raise edible oil price without notifying govt: Commerce Adviser
”They did not discuss the matter with the ministry.” Businessmen have raised the price of edible oil in the market
Community Bank opens 19th branch in Jashore
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC. officially inaugurated its 19th branch in Jashore, one of the key economic and commercial hubs of
BRAC Bank–Water.org partner to expand WASH loans
BRAC Bank and Water.org have entered into a partnership to expand access to safe water and sanitation across Bangladesh. The
Bangladesh to explore trade, investment opportunities in Djibouti
The non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to Bangladesh Isse Abdillahi Assoweh has called to harness Bangladesh’s trade and
Global Sourcing Expo timely, strategically important for future: Bashir
Commerce, Civil Aviation and Tourism, and Textiles and Jute Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has said that in the rapidly changing
Ceramic sector celebrates transitions from import reliance to global heights: Touhid
Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain said ceramic industry, which was once 100 per cent dependent on imports, has now made a
Sammilita Islami Bank PLC gets final approval
Sammilita Islami Bank PLC; the new entity formed through the merger of five financially distressed Islamic banks, has received its
30,000 tonnes of Indian onions rotting at border as Bangladesh stops imports
Indian onion exporters are facing heavy losses as nearly 30,000 tonnes of onions rot in West Bengal’s Malda district following
Financial sector is making tangible progress: BB governor
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur on Saturday said that Bangladesh’s financial sector is making tangible progress in macroeconomic
Government successfully tackles gas crisis: Bashir
Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin inaugurated International Ceramic Fair- 4th Ceramic Expo Bangladesh 2025 at Bashundhara International Convention Centre in
Ceramic expo begins at ICCB
Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has urged businesses to harness the potential of the ceramic industry as a promising export
