Nazrul Islam Mazumder, 27 others barred from FBCCI polls

They are either tax or loan defaulters
12 July 2023, 15:32 PM

Dual currency Taka-Rupee card from September

Bangladesh Bank is going to introduce dual currency Taka-Rupee card in September this year to allow travellers to make payments at home as well as in India
11 July 2023, 06:24 AM

Bangladesh, India to launch trade in rupee today

The move is likely give some respite to the importers since they will be able to open LCs in rupee to source a portion of the products from India
11 July 2023, 05:15 AM

ICT trade bodies demand amendment to A2i bill

ICT trade bodies in Bangladesh yesterday urged the government to amend the recently approved Agency to Innovate (A2i) Bill 2023, scrapping the clause that empowers A2i to form companies.
10 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Tax collection target missed for 11th year in a row

For the 11th consecutive year, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has missed its tax target in the face of slowing growth of collections amidst economic slowdowns and ambitious goals set by the government. 
10 July 2023, 00:10 AM

'Exporters have to suffer for months for exchange rate gap'

The leaders of BGMEA, BKMEA, BTMA say at a roundtable
9 July 2023, 14:40 PM

Businesses want withdrawal of lift import duty hike

They made the call from a human chain in Chattogram
9 July 2023, 11:21 AM

Hili land port misses revenue target again

It missed FY23’s target by 30% and FY22’s by 7%
8 July 2023, 14:17 PM

US-Bangla to start Dhaka-Delhi direct flights this month

US-Bangla Airlines is going to start direct flights to its 12th international destination, India's capital Delhi, from the last week of July.
30 June 2023, 10:14 AM

Tourist turnout lacklustre ahead of Eid

Hospitality service providers in Cox’s Bazar are not expecting an onrush of tourists amid the upcoming holiday centring Eid-ul-Azha as ongoing inflationary pressure and unfavourable weather are keeping travellers at bay.
27 June 2023, 00:40 AM

Dollar rate hiked for exporters

They will get Tk 107.5 for a dollar from July 2
26 June 2023, 13:30 PM

Refinance scheme made bigger for female-run SMEs

BB raises the amount to Tk 3,000 crore from Tk 1,500 crore
25 June 2023, 13:29 PM
22 June 2023, 14:32 PM

AP to invest $7.18 million at Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar

It will produce foodstuffs, ayurvedic healthcare, personal care products
22 June 2023, 12:44 PM

BB relaxes loan repayment for businesses

Borrowers can repay 50% of demand loans payable for Apr-Jun
21 June 2023, 15:00 PM

EC's biometric verification system restored after 55 hours

Difficulties in accessing the system began at 8.30pm on June 18
21 June 2023, 14:40 PM

BGMEA moves to utilise Jamdani for wider global presence

It gives special training to 160 students, weavers, Jamdani makers
21 June 2023, 11:46 AM

Banks to remain open in industrial areas for RMG salaries

The areas are: Dhaka, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Bhaluka, Narayanganj, Chattogram
21 June 2023, 10:55 AM

National logistics committee demands simplified policies

It made the call in a meeting at the PMO
20 June 2023, 13:20 PM

Chinese company to invest $9.5 million in Mongla EPZ

This company will produce 10 million pieces of different kind of boxes for packaging like paper boxes, jewelry boxes, jewelry bag, watch boxes, and gift boxes, according to a press release.
20 June 2023, 09:47 AM