But extra duty and tax on telecom, carbonated beverages, water purifiers to hurt potential FDI, it said.

Office hour 10am to 6pm, transaction hour 10am to 4pm

By re-launching the initiative, the government seeks to increase the flow of money into the economy, although such measures failed to yield any fruitful benefit in the past.

The baggage rule should be amended to stop gold smuggling, the association said in budget reaction

Shipment to the American market has been falling for high inflationary pressure

Factories in industrial belts need 15 PSI (pounds per square inch) of gas pressure, but are getting a maximum of 3 PSI

Shipments hit $4.07 billion in May, 23.75% lower than the monthly target of $5.33 billion

Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (Bajus) wants to put a stop to travellers bringing in gold bars

State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu sits with businesses of the two nations

Of the $21.61 billion remittance Bangladesh received in FY23, only $44.99 million came from Saarc countries

They also demanded action against factory owners who will stay aboard or will not pay before Eid

Apparel’s demand decreases among end consumers hit hard by high inflation, it says

Only 10 economic zones (EZs) have become operational since the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza) rolled out its massive industrialisation plan in 2015, raising questions about whether its goal of setting up 100 enclaves will be materialised on time.

At a seminar in Australia, the apex trade body also sought Australian investment in Bangladesh

A 14-member Russian trade delegation meets Dhaka Chamber president

A delegation of US-Bangladesh Business Council meets the prime minister’s adviser on private industry and investment

FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam says at a workshop

Cargo delivery resumed partially, but major operational activities remained suspended

All operational activities, including loading, unloading and delivery of cargo, were suspended at the Chattogram port yesterday morning as the port authority issued its highest security alert No 4 as a safety measure against Cyclone Remal.

Garment export to the European Union (EU) in the July-April period of the current fiscal year grew by 3.66 percent from that in the corresponding period of last fiscal year to reach $19.90 billion.