Elected govt needed to revive economy
The sooner the country returns to a democratic process, the better it is for the economy, said top industrialist Ahsan Khan Chowdhury.
3d ago
Bangladesh loses $335m a year for corporate tax abuse
Bangladesh is losing $355 million in tax annually because of outward profit shifting by the corporates, particularly multinational firms, and abuses by individuals who have wealth, especially in tax havens.
4d ago
Political consensus needed to make reforms sustainable
Without proper institutions, it’s not possible to prevent abuse of power, prevent corruption, and improve public life, said business leader Abdul Awal Mintoo.
1w ago
Political consensus needed for sustainable reforms: Mintoo
Without proper institutions, it’s not possible to prevent abuse of power, prevent corruption, and improve public life, says business leader Abdul Awal Mintoo
1w ago
Widespread graft was the norm, not exception
The Awami League regime's economic strategy was not always based on equity.
1w ago
Govt gears up efforts to raise rice imports to curb prices
Against the backdrop of rising prices, the government has geared up efforts to buy rice from the international market to replenish stocks and ensure distributions under social safety net schemes to arrest market volatility.
2w ago
AL policy favouring oligarchs dampened economy
The Awami League government favoured the super-rich who controlled capital and laundered the funds aboard, dampening the country’s economy.
3w ago
Defying guidelines, NTTN operators yet to go public
Five of the six operators of Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) have not gone public despite being mandated to float shares on the stock market several years ago.
3w ago
November 21, 2024
Elected govt needed to revive economy
The sooner the country returns to a democratic process, the better it is for the economy, said top industrialist Ahsan Khan Chowdhury.
November 20, 2024
Bangladesh loses $335m a year for corporate tax abuse
Bangladesh is losing $355 million in tax annually because of outward profit shifting by the corporates, particularly multinational firms, and abuses by individuals who have wealth, especially in tax havens.
November 13, 2024
Political consensus needed to make reforms sustainable
Without proper institutions, it’s not possible to prevent abuse of power, prevent corruption, and improve public life, said business leader Abdul Awal Mintoo.
November 12, 2024
Political consensus needed for sustainable reforms: Mintoo
Without proper institutions, it’s not possible to prevent abuse of power, prevent corruption, and improve public life, says business leader Abdul Awal Mintoo
November 12, 2024
Widespread graft was the norm, not exception
The Awami League regime's economic strategy was not always based on equity.
November 6, 2024
Govt gears up efforts to raise rice imports to curb prices
Against the backdrop of rising prices, the government has geared up efforts to buy rice from the international market to replenish stocks and ensure distributions under social safety net schemes to arrest market volatility.
November 3, 2024
AL policy favouring oligarchs dampened economy
The Awami League government favoured the super-rich who controlled capital and laundered the funds aboard, dampening the country’s economy.
October 31, 2024
Defying guidelines, NTTN operators yet to go public
Five of the six operators of Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) have not gone public despite being mandated to float shares on the stock market several years ago.
October 24, 2024
Govt borrowing from banks rises as unrest hits tax collection
The government’s net borrowing from the banking system rose in the first two and half months of the current fiscal year in the face of falling tax collection and surging foreign debt servicing costs, raising concerns of a crowding out effect on private credit.
October 16, 2024
Ban on polythene bags a boon for eco-friendly sack makers
Until early September this year, Mahfuza Begum’s Surzu Handicrafts was making eco-friendly, lightweight and reusable net shopping bags out of jute and cotton for a handful of buyers.
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