No cut in VAT on beauty parlour services
Business Desk :The value-added tax (VAT) on beauty parlour services would not be reduced in the upcoming national budget, Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Munim, chairman...
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Microsoft faces anti-competition complaint in Europe
AFP, Paris :Three companies have lodged a complaint with the European Commission against Microsoft, accusing the US technology giant of anti-competitive practices in its cloud...
Annual profit more than doubled in 2021: Saudi Aramco
AFP, Riyadh :Energy giant Saudi Aramco Sunday posted a 124 per cent jump in 2021 net profit due to higher crude prices, as global economic...
Rouble down near 25pc in 4 weeks
Reuters :The Russian rouble fell in light trading in Moscow on Friday, with trading on separate exchanges stabilising beyond 100 to the dollar, after the...
IMF board to meet Friday to discuss Argentine debt deal
AFP, Washington :The IMF board of directors will meet Friday to discuss Argentina’s requested deal to restructure its $45 billion debt. The country’s Senate on...
Suzuki to invest $1.3b in India electric vehicle production
AFP, New Delhi :Suzuki Motor will invest $1.3 billion into electric vehicle and battery production in India, the Japanese car maker said Sunday, as it...
DSEX dips below 6700-mark on selling binge
Business Desk :Stocks plummeted on Sunday with turnover hitting a 10-month low, as investors were mostly reluctant to make fresh investments amid fear of global...
Lions Club of Mohakhali Friends organised free eye care services
Online Desk : Lions Club of Mohakhali Friends provided free eye surgeries and various eye treatments to poor old men and women in Dhanmondi. In...
Divine Beauty Lounge offering new facilities and better services
Online Desk : Country’s one of the most popular and sought-after makeover and lifestyle brand Divine Beauty Lounge relocates its outlet in the city heart...
Factory owners committed to ensure workplace safety
Business Desk :The country’s apparel manufacturers are committed to taking forward the accomplishments made regarding workplace safety and workers’ rights, said Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and...
India’s oil imports from US to rise, amid criticism for Russian purchases
Reuters :India’s oil imports from the United States will rise by 11% this year, officials said on Saturday, as the severely energy-deficient country looks to...
Veon’s CEO to visit Dhaka
Business Desk :Kaan Terziolu, group chief executive officer (CEO) of Banglalink’s parent company Veon, is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on March 20 for a...