Administrators of merged banks seek clear regulatory directive amid depositor unrest
The administrators of five merged Islamic banks have sought a written and explicit directive from the Bangladesh Bank (BB) regarding the future of the merger...
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Steel makers seek tax, VAT cuts on raw material imports
The Bangladesh Steel Manufacturers Association (BSMA) has urged the government to reduce income tax, customs duties and VAT imposed on the steel sector in the...
IFIC Bank unveils Islamic Banking logo
IFIC Bank PLC has unveiled its Islamic Banking logo and announced a slogan to further consolidate Shariah-based banking activities and enhance customer service. To ensure...
GAC’s EV brand AION launched in Bangladesh
DHS Motors Limited, the official distributor of GAC Motor vehicles in Bangladesh, has officially launched the electric vehicle (EV) brand AION at the 19th Dhaka...
Prime Bank hosts youth seminar at Hamdard Univ
Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Hamdard University Bangladesh and its Voice of Business Club, organised a seminar titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging and Inspiring Youth...
City Bank, Water.org partner expanding safe water access
City Bank PLC and Water.org have launched a two-year partnership in Bangladesh to expand access to safe water and sanitation through MSME financing and community...
127th Audit Committee meeting of Standard Islami Bank held
The 127 th meeting of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Standard Islami Bank PLC was held on Monday at the bank’s...
Budget FY27: BTMA demands withdrawal of tax on incentives
The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has opposed the imposition of tax on incentives given to the export sector. The organization has proposed reducing the...
India plugs oil gap as Middle East supplies sink
India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil and revived alternate supplies from Africa, Iran and Venezuela to blunt a sharp crude shortfall from the...
BD firms shine at Global Textile fairs in Germany
Bangladeshi companies have concluded a successful participation in Techtextil 2026 and Texprocess 2026, reinforcing the country’s growing footprint in the global textile and apparel value...
Govt working to make tax system more user-friendly
National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan has said the government is working to make the country’s tax system more user-friendly to...
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...