The five-year SME Policy is scheduled to come into effect in July this year and end in June 2030

In the 11 months, Bangladesh shipped garments worth $18.15 billion, second highest after China

The clearance will be issued on a consignment basis under certain conditions

The events will feature nearly 100 exhibitors

Petrobangla notified Summit on October 7 last year that the project in southeast Bangladesh would be terminated, followed by a final termination notice on January 14

NBR said it has slashed VAT on ready-made clothes, restaurants, sweets, non-AC hotels and motor workshops and mostly restored to the previous levels

DSEX dropped 5.09 points as of 11:38 am  

The BGMEA urged the AAFA, which represents over 1,000 globally renowned brands, retailers, and manufacturers, and the FLA to promote responsible purchasing practices that benefit both buyers and suppliers. 

Thousands of workers held a mass rally yesterday in Gazipur, demanding the reopening of all 16 factories which were shut down within the Beximco Industrial Park.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has allowed the use of nine more customs stations for the import of potatoes, specifically from Nepal and Bhutan, aiming to diversify supply sources and reduce dependency on India..The nine stations include Rohonpur in Chapainawabganj, Sonahat in Kurigra

CVO Petrochemical Refinery’s profit increased in the second quarter of fiscal 2024-25 thanks to a strong growth in turnover.

Gold prices climbed to their highest level in over ten weeks on Tuesday as the US dollar slumped following President Donald Trump’s inauguration and investors sought the safe-haven metal to hedge against uncertainty sparked by his tariff plans.

Since the country’s independence in 1971, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have played a pivotal role in GDP growth, employment, income generation, and local development.

Asian markets saw big fluctuations Tuesday as Donald Trump took office warning he could impose stiff tariffs on Canada and Mexico next month but appeared to delay any action against China for now.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has launched efforts to reform the country’s telecom licensing regime to align with contemporary demands.

Handset production in Bangladesh increased by 17.17 percent year-on-year in 2024, but local assemblers faced significant challenges due to sluggish sales and the rapid expansion of the grey market.

The recent hike in value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty (SD) rates will not have any significant effect on the prices of goods, said Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday.

The flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh fell to $104.33 million in the July-September quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, the lowest in at least six years, as foreign investors stayed away from Bangladesh amid deadly political unrest, labour agitation, and a persistent economic crisis.

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