Dhaka February 23, 2025, 9:14 am
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has demanded increasing the tax-free income ceiling for individual taxpayers to Tk 0.45 million (4,50,000) for the upcoming fiscal year from existing Tk 0.25 million
The theme of the summit was ‘Bangladesh Dialogue for the Next 10 Years’ with four keynote sessions, two insight sessions, and four panel discussions
Number of beneficiaries in savings schemes is now around two crore. Their desires and aspirations are very important for the government. NBR will try to keep the present interest rates of various schemes intact
As part of its Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is looking to diversify its economy and business portfolios across the globe. And Bangladesh's power, energy and tourism are of special interest to them
Expatriate Bangladeshis sent US $10,761.29 million through various channels during the July-March period of FY18. The country received $9,194.59 million remittance during the same period in the preceding fiscal
The target for disbursing Japanese loan was 147,727 million Japanese Yen (US$ 1.37 billion) against 32 Bangladeshi projects.
In the current national budget, the authorities allocated Tk 520.50 billion in project aid to be provided from overseas assistance in the revised Annual Development Programme (ADP) of the current fiscal year.
The Savings Week-2018 (April 7-13) begins in the country on Saturday in a bid to create more awareness among the people
Signed a deal with Toma Construction Limited to build three silos in Madhupur, Mymensingh and Ashuganj
A syndicate of paper mills owners raised the price of the papers which has now increased at least 30 to 35 per cent per kg, putting the industry at stake. Government intervention in reining in the price hike is now mandatory
State-run China Harbour Engineering Company will hold a 70 per cent share in a joint venture being formed for the park with the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone Authority (BSEZA)
According to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) data, the projected growth in the industries sector for this FY is 11.99%. Contribution of this particular sector to the GDP has increased by 2% compared to the previous FY,
The implementation of such projects has facilitated imports and spurred industrial growth, helping the Chittagong Port play its role
The leaders of the Newspaper Owners' Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) said the government should consider withdrawal of 5.0 per cent customs duty on the import of newsprint, 15 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) and 35 per cent c
IDB will lend the money to Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC) through the Finance Ministry.
They have raised questions over the high economic growth rate as estimated by the BBS amid unpalatable developments in the financial sector.
Price of 60-grade rod increased by 36.19%, while the price of 40-grade increased by 35.63% compared to last year. 60-grade MS rebar, or better quality, is being sold from Tk71,000 to Tk72,000 per ton. The price used to range
BPC plans to set up a 15.5-kilometre pipeline from Pitalganj near Kanchan Bridge to Kurmitola Aviation Depot (KAD) through the Purbachal township and an expressway to ensure uninterrupted supply of jet fuel to the Hazrat Shah
Since some big projects including the zonal road upgrades, Padma railway link and Karnaphuli tunnel construction need higher funds in the next FY2019, the ministry of road transport and bridges has sought Tk 430.48 billion in
DSE & CSE placed a set of budgetary proposals to NBR, which includes full income tax waiver for another FY, to enhance their capacity in the post-demutualisation regime
