Industry

CPD Proposes New Model for Fuel Oil Price.

Dhaka: The Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has proposed an appropriate price setting model for fuel oil in Bangladesh, focusing on energy security and transition. The private think-tank recommends adopting an Artificial Neural Network (ANN)-based pri…

bKash Wins ‘Mastercard Excellence Award’ in Digital Business.

DHAKA: bKash, the country’s largest Mobile Financial Service (MFS) provider, has won the ‘Excellence in Mastercard Digital Business 2023-24’ award for the 4th consecutive time. This accolade recognizes its exceptional contributions in advancing financ…

No Artificial Crisis Be Allowed in Food Supply Chain: Bashir.

Chattogram: Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin today emphasized that no artificial crisis will be permitted in the supply chain of food and other essentials. During a views exchange meeting held at the circuit house auditorium, he stressed the need …

NBR Reduces VAT on Import of Edible Oil.

Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced a reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) on the import of edible oil, bringing it down to 5 percent from the previous 10 percent. This decision was accompanied by a circular issued by the revenu…

BAJUS Fair-’25 to be Held on Feb 6-8.

Dhaka: A three-day Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association (BAJUS) Fair-2025 is scheduled to take place in the capital from February 6 to 8, 2025, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) Hall-4, located along the 300 feet Purbachal Express. T…

Govt Aims to Bolster International Trade Relations Before Ramadan.

Dhaka: Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin today announced the government’s intention to enhance business engagement with various countries to ensure the adequate supply of daily commodities ahead of Ramadan. “The government is taking steps to increase t…