Businesses urge govt to curb corruption in tax, VAT offices
Businesses on Sunday urged the government to take measures to stop bribery and corruption at tax, VAT, and customs offices under the National Board of...
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Stocks begin week on positive note
Stocks on Sunday began the week on a positive note, driven by selective accumulation in December-closing stocks amid expectations of strong earnings performance. Market sentiment...
14.6pc growth of remittance inflow till on Saturday
Inflow of remittances witnessed a year-on-year growth of 14.6 percent reaching $2,578 million in the first 25 days of April, according to the latest data...
FICCI calls for stable, predictable fiscal policies
Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has underscored the need for stable and predictable fiscal policies to strengthen Bangladesh’s investment climate and attract...
NCC Bank BIDA sign MoU to enhance Investment Services
NCC Bank has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) to deliver faster, more efficient and integrated services...
BSTI services to remain open on weekly holidays
Industries Secretary Md. Obaidur Rahman has directed that relevant services of the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) will remain operational even on weekly holidays...
BB, Bank Asia host cashless campaign
Bangladesh Bank has organised a daylong seminar on the “Cashless Bangladesh” initiative in Narsingdi recently, with Bank Asia PLC serving as the lead bank. The...
US freezes $344m in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran
The Trump administration has frozen $344 million in cryptocurrency it says was linked to Iran as the United States ratchets up pressure on Tehran. The...
Rumee A Hossain made Biman chairman
The government yesterday appointed Rumee A Hossain as chairman of Biman Bangladesh Airlines and reconstituted its board with inclusion of senior officials and private sector...
ERF for structural reforms to revive economy
The Economic Reporters’ Forum (ERF) has submitted a comprehensive set of pre-budget proposals for FY27, emphasizing the urgent need for structural reforms to navigate the...