Dhaka February 22, 2025, 4:22 pm
The governor made these remarks during the inaugural session of the year-long "Branding Bangladesh" World Conference Series-2025
The changes were implemented immediately after the issuance of two ordinances on Thursday
During this period, 413 commercial vessels arrived at the port, while 5,637 vehicles were imported through 10 car-carrying ships
While feeling burdensome now, the hikes could help stabilise the economy in the long term: CPD fellow
UN's Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) highlighted key trends and forecasts in merchandise and services trade, preferential trade agreements and foreign direct investment (FDI)
136 more factories currently under construction in the export processing zones
She'll meet Dr Yunus, other key advisers during her 3-day visit
Fortunately, the economy avoided a contraction and is likely to maintain growth trajectory in the October-December quarter
Food inflation also falls, but stays around 13%
This order will remain in force until 31 December 2025
The adviser said that many foreign giant investors previously could not make investments in Bangladesh due to policy shortcomings
ADB Country Director Hoe Yun Jeong came up with the assurance when he met Environment Adviser Rizwana Hasan at the Forest Department on Sunday
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) is currently investigating the source of the funds and identifying the individuals or entities responsible for the deposits
It has also streamlined tax filing by enhancing online services
All struggling factories, including those in the paper and steel industries, must be brought back into production
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The repayment deadlines for various foreign loans and deferred payments typically fall in this month
According to data provided by the NBR, VAT collection up until October stood at Tk 41,192 crore, falling short of the target of Tk 51,904 crore
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur made this remark while inaugurating the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) in the city
If the situation does not improve fast, the inland water-based supply chain would collapse – a crisis not even the workers want to face, Afsar said urging swift resolution to the crisis
