As the country’s top revenue authority intensifies monitoring of tax deducted at source (TDS), it should ensure that compliant businesses are not subjected to unnecessary harassment, the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) said in a statement yesterday.

Achieving both the revenue collection target and maintaining a business-friendly environment simultaneously is possible, DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed said

Bangladesh should fast-track the signing of free trade agreements (FTAs) and preferential trade agreements (PTAs) with key trading partners to preserve its export competitiveness after graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category, the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) said yesterday.

Bangladesh should fast-track the signing of free trade agreements (FTAs) and preferential trade agreements (PTAs) with key trading partners to preserve its export competitiveness after graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category, the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) said today

The leading trade body said the government has offered various tax and duty incentives for fiscal year 2026-27 aimed at expanding businesses, encouraging private investment and accelerating industrialisation

They made the call at a meeting organised by the Dhaka Chamber

Warns businesses may have to close factories and leave if those illegal demands continue

In 2025, tight economic policies helped curb inflation and protect foreign exchange reserves

Monzur Hossain, a member of the General Economics Division, says at DCCI event

It also suggested reducing the highest income tax rate from 30% to 25%

The leading chamber also demanded a loan classification deadline extension by 3 to 6 months

DCCI president says at meeting with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Power crises are also making things extremely difficult, they say at DCCI conference

Egypt wants Bangladesh to import petrochemicals and fertilisers from the Northeast African country, said Omar Mohie Eldin Ahmed Fahmy, ambassador of Egypt to Bangladesh.

Smart agriculture practices can fuel farmers’ income by 40%, the leading chamber said in a seminar on smart agriculture

The inflationary pressure is not exclusive to Bangladesh as it has affected countries worldwide

EU Ambassador Charles Whiteley says at DCCI, EU seminar

Land minister says at Dhaka Chamber's event

DCCI President Sameer Sattar says

Says DCCI chief Sameer Sattar