Facebook deposits Tk 2.4cr VAT

Social media giant Facebook has deposited nearly Tk 2.4 crore in value-added tax (VAT) after it got registration for the indirect tax with the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
29 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Set yourself up for a successful retirement

Saidur Rahman Shamim has been working in the garment industry for more than 25 years. Yet, despite working for such a long time, he literally lives from hand to mouth.
29 July 2021, 18:00 PM

BATB to invest Tk 322cr for expansion

British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BATB) has made its second investment announcement in a span of six months, saying it was aimed at expanding for meeting growing demand from abroad.
29 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Port Decongestion: NBR move yet to prove effective

A National Board of Revenue’s (NBR’s) temporary permission to shift import-laden containers from the Chattogram port to private inland container depots (ICDs) as a decongestion effort seems to have borne no fruit.
29 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Let factories reopen

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) yesterday urged the government to allow them to reopen all factories, including export-oriented industries, citing that export might suffer severely for the continued restriction.
29 July 2021, 18:00 PM

BGMEA writes to US, EU envoys seeking assistance for vaccination

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has sent letters to the ambassadors of the United States of America and the European Union, requesting them to assist for rapid vaccination of readymade garment workers in Bangladesh.
29 July 2021, 16:05 PM

Let us reopen factories: FBCCI urges govt

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) today urged the government to allow them to reopen all factories including export-oriented industries, citing that export might suffer severely for the continued restriction.
29 July 2021, 11:30 AM

Nissan posts surprise Q1 profit

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co on Wednesday raised its earnings outlook for the year, helped by a weaker yen and favourable demand in the United States, after reporting a surprise first-quarter operating profit.
28 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Rawhide business battered by Covid restrictions

Rawhide traders across Bangladesh have been left disappointed by low prices this year, according to market insiders.
28 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Shikho raises $1.3m seed money

Shikho, a startup aiming to make education accessible and affordable in Bangladesh, yesterday announced raising $1.3 million in seed money, making it the largest round of financing by a local edtech startup yet.
28 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Home appliance assemblers turning into manufacturers

The value-added tax exemption for producing air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers locally has created interest among home appliance manufacturers in Bangladesh as firms are increasingly setting up full-fledged facilities, cutting their reliance on assembling.
28 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Automation adds value to work process, speakers say at ICAB event

Technology has a great influence on the working environment especially during this pandemic time as people are now being able to work remotely instead of their physical presence at the workplace, speakers said at a virtual programme today.
28 July 2021, 16:38 PM

Container vessel impounded at Ctg port

A Colombo-bound vessel carrying export containers has been kept impounded at the Chattogram port’s outer anchorage for the last eight days by Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) following a High Court order.
27 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Nagad to issue Tk 500cr zero-coupon bond

Nagad, which acts as the main agent for mobile financial services (MFS) of Bangladesh Postal Office (BPO), plans to raise Tk 500 crore through a zero-coupon bond to pay its loans, develop networks and buy IT equipment for business expansion.
27 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Tesla posts record profits

Tesla Inc posted a bigger second-quarter profit than expected on Tuesday thanks to higher sales of its less-expensive electric vehicles, as it raised vehicle prices and cut costs.   
27 July 2021, 18:00 PM

ZXY inks partnership deal with HeiQ

Textile manufacturer ZXY International has recently announced a new partnership agreement with textile innovator HeiQ enabling trading with brands and mills and connect as per requirements with innovative technologies. 
26 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Philips beats earnings forecast

Dutch health technology company Philips on Monday beat analysts’ expectations with a jump in second-quarter core earnings to 532 million euros ($626 million), boosted by its personal health and diagnosis businesses.
26 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Singapore’s GIC invests $240m in Arctic Green Energy

Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC will invest $240 million in Arctic Green Energy to support the renewable energy firm’s expansion in Asia and Europe, the companies said on Monday.
26 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Tk 20cr imported fabrics seized for duty evasion

Custom House, Chattogram seized 50 tonnes of fabrics worth Tk 20 crore last week on finding evidence of it being imported forging seals and signatures of Customs Bond Commissionerate, Dhaka.
26 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Marico’s sales rise despite second wave

Marico Bangladesh posted 11 per cent growth in sales in the April-June quarter despite the second wave of coronavirus infections on the back of hair oils and baby care portfolios.
26 July 2021, 18:00 PM