Bangladeshi Himsagar mangoes on the way to Italy, France and UK
UNB, Satkhira :Europe will soon get to taste delectable mango from Bangladesh’s Satkhira district.Mango exports from Bangladesh for the 2021 season has finally started, with...
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Speakers for digitization of NBR, reforms in VAT Act
Business Desk :Speakers at a webinar have stressed the need for digitizing the National Board of Revenue (NBR) as well as bringing necessary reforms in...
MetLife to provide insurance services to NSU
Business Desk :MetLife Bangladesh has signed an agreement to provide group insurance services to the North South University – one of the leading private universities...
Ending pandemic possible at cost of some $50b : IMF
Reuters :The International Monetary Fund on Friday unveiled a $50 billion proposal to end the COVID-19 pandemic by vaccinating at least 40% of the population...
NRBC Bank’s EPS increased in 1st quarter
Economic Reporter :Earnings per share (EPS) and Net Asset Value (NAV) of the NRB Commercial Bank, a fourth generation bank, have been increased in the...
US Treasury backs global minimum corporate tax of at least 15pc
The US Treasury on Thursday called for the establishment of a global minimum corporate tax of at least 15 percent in negotiations with the Organization...
Huawei to groom 100,000 digital talents in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal
Business Desk :In joint collaboration with governments, universities, and industrial partners, tech giant Huawei will support South Asia countries – Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal...
Budget session at parliament to be brief, with minimal lawmakers
Business Desk :The daily order of business for this year’s budget session will be carried out with minimum lawmakers in parliament, in an attempt to...
Cement manufacturers fear further price hikes
Economic Reporter :The country’s cement manufacturers are apprehending that their products will see another round of price hikes due to a cost escalation.Price hike is...
WB lends $600m to BD to improve skills, livelihoods of poor, vulnerable people
Business Desk :The World Bank on Friday approved $600 million for two projects in Bangladesh to help over 1.75 million poor and vulnerable populations, including...
Bank Asia director to transfer 8.80 lakh shares to Bank of Ceylon
Business Desk :Mostafa Steel Galvanizing Plant, a corporate sponsor of Bank Asia, will transfer its more than 8.80 lakh shares from the private sector lender...