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NBR to plug leakages, widen tax net to meet target
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Business
DSE index falls on lifting of GP floor price
The main index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) dropped by nearly 40 points yesterday, mainly due to the lifting of Grameenphone’s floor price and as word got around that the bourse had transferred six companies to the Z category.
3 March 2024, 18:30 PM
Banks don't need to submit hard copies of export docs: BB
The FX Dashboard will help promote paperless transactions
3 March 2024, 16:07 PM
BRAC Bank becomes first local lender to disclose GHG emissions
BRAC Bank has become the first lender in Bangladesh to disclose the greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted by the businesses it finances.
3 March 2024, 15:54 PM
Shakib launches sports product brand SAH75
The champion cricketer teams up with Step Footwear
3 March 2024, 13:19 PM
Remittance hits eight-month high
In February, migrants sent home $2.16 billion, up 39% year-on-year
3 March 2024, 12:30 PM
Dhaka stocks fall for fourth consecutive day
All indexes of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell for the fourth consecutive day today, driven by a decline in most of the companies
3 March 2024, 11:05 AM
Bangladesh uses more manmade fibres to make garments for global buyers
The use of non-cotton fibre in garment production in Bangladesh has increased to 29 percent from 25 percent in the last three years as exporters go for diversification for better prices and to expand their global footprint, according to a new study.
3 March 2024, 09:49 AM
Grameenphone falls 9% in early trade as floor vanishes
Shares of Grameenphone declined around 9 percent within one hour of trade after the regulator lifted price restrictions on Bangladesh’s largest mobile telecom operator
3 March 2024, 05:44 AM
Robi invests $13m to open country’s first private tier-IV data centre
Telecom operator Robi Axiata has launched Bangladesh’s first commercial Tier-IV data centre in a move to expand its portfolio and cater to the increasing need for data storage driven by surging internet usage amid digitalisation of services.
3 March 2024, 00:42 AM
Mobile internet users decline for 5th straight month
The mobile internet subscriber count in Bangladesh declined for a fifth straight month in January due to the regulator’s bar on the sale of packages with short validity periods, compounded by persistent inflationary pressure on consumers.
3 March 2024, 00:42 AM
Insurance claim settlement rises in 2023
The claim settlement rate in the insurance sector of Bangladesh has risen by more than four percentage points within the span of a single year although the ratio has remained far below the global average.
3 March 2024, 00:42 AM
Bangladesh to enjoy duty benefit until 2029 as WTO members allow extension
Bangladesh will keep enjoying duty-free market access for three more years after its graduation to a developing nation in 2026 as the extension was endorsed by 166 members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at its Ministerial Conference that concluded in Abu Dhabi on Friday night.
3 March 2024, 00:42 AM
Entrepreneurs stare at another blow as electricity tariff goes up
Entrepreneurs who have been finding it difficult to keep their head above water for the past two years owing to higher prices of energy, raw materials and massive depreciation of the local currency are staring at another blow as their cost of production is set to rise following the hike in electricity tariffs.
3 March 2024, 00:42 AM
'Almost all restaurants lack fire suppression systems'
There is hardly any restaurant in Bangladesh with a proper fire suppression system while only a handful among the owners are aware of fire safety measures, said a top leader of the Bangladesh Restaurant Owners' Association (BROA) yesterday.
3 March 2024, 00:39 AM
BYD’s flagship electric vehicle launched in Bangladesh
BYD Auto Co Ltd, the world's biggest EV-maker, has launched its flagship model, the BYD Seal, in Bangladesh, paving the way to explore electric vehicles and embrace sustainable living practices in the country.
3 March 2024, 00:39 AM
Soybean oil prices stay above fixed rate in Ctg
Retailers and wholesalers in markets around Chattogram are selling soybean oil at prices exceeding the government-fixed retail prices, which was to be effective from March 1.
3 March 2024, 00:39 AM
Reliance on indirect taxes raising poverty
The government's excessive reliance on indirect taxes such as value-added tax (VAT) is putting a higher burden on low-income individuals, leading to a rise in poverty and inequality, according to the findings of a study released yesterday.
2 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Financing large projects in Bangladesh
Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its developmental journey, with infrastructure development being a cornerstone of its economic growth agenda.
2 March 2024, 17:38 PM
Offshore banking bill placed in parliament
The Offshore Banking Bill 2024 has placed in parliament today in a bid to enhance foreign exchange reserves and attract foreign investment.
2 March 2024, 16:10 PM
NY court allows BB’s lawsuit over reserve heist to proceed
The New York Supreme Court has allowed the case filed by Bangladesh Bank concerning the $81-million cyberheist in 2016 to proceed, but dismissed several charges against the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp (RCBC).
2 March 2024, 13:30 PM