The government lost a substantial amount of revenue last year due to a surge in contraband cigarettes and local counterfeit production, said National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan yesterday..This came about in spite of the imposition of higher taxes, he said, adding,
Sylhet's 'London' image belied by poverty index findings
There is no official mobile app or website for TakaPay, says the central bank
Central bank raises Sukuk quota for Islamic units to 80%
IDLC Finance PLC reported a significant rise in profitability in the second quarter of 2025, buoyed by higher investment income and lower provisioning expenses, the leading non-bank financial institution said in its financial statements.
The stock market regulator has identified 15 state-run and multinational companies, in which the government holds a stake, for potential listing on the stock exchange in a bid to restore investor confidence.
Industry people join Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber-organised seminar to explore Bangladesh’s potential
Currently, 95 percent of claims are processed within three working days
Millers said the levy is hurting the sector
Around 700 private couriers form the country’s logistics backbone from cities to villages
The national semiconductor taskforce has charted a roadmap to unlock the country’s potential in semiconductors, focusing on three priority areas — skills development, business environment and policy support, and global linkages...As per the roadmap, the plan includes training program
Local cosmetics makers have warned that the industry faces an uncertain future unless stricter controls are introduced to stop smuggling and misdeclared imports.
The finance ministry yesterday sent four top officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) into retirement on ‘public interest’.
Bank branches, booths, hotels, and gift shops are now formally allowed to apply to the central bank for a limited money changer licence by paying a Tk 50,000 fee..In detailed guidelines on the matter issued yesterday, the central bank stated that it has permitted certain entities to operat
Local banks can now lend up to 60% of project cost to foreign firms
The announcement comes nearly two weeks after the FBCCI had set September 7 as the date for polls
It also announced formation of subsidiary Jenson & Nicholson Packaging
