PPP authority to lose autonomous status
Business Desk :The Bangladesh Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Authority is going to lose its status as an autonomous government agency, according to an official document obtained...
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PepsiCo, KFC join hands to launch special consumer initiative
Business Desk :Deepening the consumer connect, PepsiCo and KFC Bangladesh have joined hands to launch a special consumer initiative to elevate their snacking experience. Customers...
Capacity enhancement of Ctg port will reduce business cost
Business Desk :FBCCI President Md Jashim Uddin has said if the capacity of Chattogram port is increased, it will be possible to reduce the cost...
Salman hopes pharma export may cross $5b in 3-5 yrs
Business Desk :Prime Minister’s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman Fazlur Rahman, said the country’s shipment of pharmaceutical products may cross US$5.0-billion mark within the...
BB extends foreign trade transaction policy support until June 30
Business Desk :Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended policy support to June 30 next from December 31, 2021, for external trade transactions considering the pandemic effect...
Stocks keep rising for sixth straight day
Business Desk :Stocks extended their rally for the sixth straight session on Thursday with rising turnover as buoyant investors put fresh bets on major sector...
MPs can now import duty free electric cars
Business Desk :Members of Parliament now can import duty free hybrid electric vehicles, according to the NBR.The duty free concessions have been declared for import...
One-third VAT to be collected through EFDs
Business Desk :The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set a target to collect one-third of value-added tax (VAT) through proper implementation of the programme...
Padma Bank can now erase accumulated loss to attract FDI
Business Desk :The Bangladesh Bank has allowed Padma Bank to clean its balance sheet by giving permission to erase its accumulated loss in order to...