Dhaka: The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has proposed a uniform single-digit VAT rate across all sectors, along with a nominal 1% VAT for informal sector traders in the upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. This proposal aims to enhan…
Dhaka: The government has formed a four-member committee to strengthen the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the stock market regulator. The initiative aims to enhance the regulatory framework and boost the local stock market’s dev…
Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced a significant reduction in import duties on fresh fruits, cutting them by 15 percent. This move comes as part of an effort to make fresh fruits more affordable for consumers.
According to Bangl…
Dhaka: The government has approved a proposal in principle to establish a Ground Mounted Solar PV system, with a capacity of 100-200MW, at the National Special Economic Zone Project (NSEZ) through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
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Dhaka: Adviser to the ministries of textiles and jute, and commerce Sheikh Bashiruddin announced today that the interim government is actively working to introduce jute bags in the market at affordable prices to phase out polythene shopping bags. He e…
Dhaka: National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan announced today that the government is committed to discontinuing tax exemptions unless absolutely necessary for the national interest. “We are moving away from the tax exemption cul…
Dhaka: Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate additional flights on the Rajshahi, Syedpur, and Barishal routes alongside its regular schedule to accommodate the increased number of passengers during Eid-ul-Fitr.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sang…
Dhaka: Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) have reinforced their long-standing economic partnership through high-level discussions on trade and investment, with a focus on education, aviation, and renewable energy. UK Investment Minister Baroness G…
Dhaka: Safety Garments Bangladesh Co. Ltd., a Chinese company, is set to invest US$ 12.25 million in Mongla Export Processing Zone (Mongla EPZ) to establish a high-end garments manufacturing industry. The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (…