US tariff hike slams economy, not just RMG
Business Report: A proposed 35 per cent tariff on Bangladeshi garment exports to the United States is expected to have far-reaching consequences, extending beyond the...
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NBR picks 15,494 taxpayers for audit potential tax evasion
Business Report: Using a random selection method, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has chosen 15,494 income tax case files for audit, aiming to detect...
‘Thermocol’ begins journey as cultural organisation at JU
JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY: A new cultural organisation named Thermocol has officially launched at Jahangirnagar University (JU), aiming to promote the practice and appreciation of film and...
Academic feat
City Desk: Md. Shahdat Hossain Sami, son of Md. Shamsul Haque and Dilruba Akhter Sathi, secured Golden GPA 5 in the Secondary School Certificate Exam...
Primary scholarship exam in December
BSS Dhaka: The government has decided to resume the government primary school scholarship examination after a long time. The government has decided to conduct this...
EPB, Lulu Hypermarket hold virtual meeting
Business Desk: A virtual meeting was held on Thursday between the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and Lulu Hypermarket (UAE) to explore sourcing opportunities for Bangladeshi...
Bangladesh’s lack of leverage sees it brace for higher US tariffs
Nikkei Asia: Concerns are rising over Bangladesh’s lack of leverage in trade negotiations with the U.S., after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a higher-than-expected tariff...
Improving economic stability in Bangladesh
Business Desk: Since gaining independence in 1971, Bangladesh has seen impressive economic growth, with an average gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.4% between 2010...
Thailand Week kicks off in city
Business Desk: The three – day long Thailand Week 2025 kicked off at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital on Thursday, aiming to...
Mutual Trust Bank approves 10pc stock dividend
Business Report: Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) held its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on Wednesday via a digital platform, with shareholders, directors, and...
Nestlé Bangladesh begins exports to Sri Lanka
Business Report: Nestlé Bangladesh PLC has officially launched its export operations to Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion journey. The locally...