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Business

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