Finance ministry sits with different banks to find ways to boost investment in stock market

SMEs urge Secure Transactions Act's movable asset collateral for wider bank financing

The subsidiary company of Robi Axiata named the platform Axentec Cloud

Representatives from WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement Tracking Tools Mission sit with the FBCCI leaders

The DSEX rose 22.62 points to close at 4,717.65

The awards were presented in 16 categories

Bangladesh plans to launch a Tk 316 crore reform programme aimed at significantly speeding up project planning, approval, and implementation through the use of artificial intelligence for the first time.

The national budget for the coming year shows no clear shift in tax policy, as the system continues to depend heavily on indirect and trade taxes, according to economist Zaidi Sattar.

Even amidst the tough times at present, garment shipments to the European Union (EU) showcased resilience as Bangladesh fared well in the January-April period, showing signs of an opportunity to overtake China, the largest apparel supplier worldwide, in the EU markets.

The availability of good quality rawhides has fallen sharply in Bangladesh over the years, although overall supply has increased, according to a research report.

Bangladesh is witnessing a growing debate over who should be legally authorised to conduct audits. As someone qualified as both a chartered accountant (CA) and a cost and management accountant (CMA) from India, I value both professions.

Government borrowing from domestic banks and non-bank sources rose 55 percent year-on-year during the July-April period of the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, due mainly to weaker foreign loan disbursements and poor tax collection.

Officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have threatened an indefinite nationwide shutdown from Saturday unless the NBR chairman is removed and recent transfer orders for revenue officials are revoked.

The local brokerage house analysed seven global events to assess their impacts on Bangladesh’s stock market

Ziad Shatara, former Banglalink CEO, appointed Robi Axiata MD and CEO effective September 1

Government secures $400 million AIIB loan for climate resilient inclusive development program

The interim government has finally scrapped the controversial provision allowing the legalisation of undisclosed income through the purchase of apartments and land in the upcoming fiscal year.

The rhythmic clatter of sewing machines may still define Bangladesh’s garment factories, but in the near future, that familiar sound could fade beneath the shimmer of self-cleaning fabrics and the quiet of nanotechnology at work.

The interim government has kept the corporate tax rate for non-listed firms unchanged at 27.5 percent for fiscal year 2025-26, despite repeated demands from entrepreneurs and business chambers to reduce the tax, especially for those transacting through banking channels.

The authorities have decided in principle to let the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) take charge of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) for six months amid opposition from major political parties to appointing a foreign operator.