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NBR plans self-assessment of tax liabilities for all firms
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is likely to introduce self-assessment for companies from 2024-25 to allow them to determine their own tax liabilities and cut reliance on taxmen.
Lending through agent banking rises 41%
Agents disbursed Tk 16,482.5 crore loans as of March this year, up from Tk 11,667 crore in March last year
Stocks fall for sixth straight day
Shares on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell for the sixth consecutive day yesterday thanks mainly to the price erosion of several large-cap scrips.
BB lets bankers offer existing dollar rate to exporters
In its effort to arrest the fall in forex reserves and bring unrealised export proceeds into the country, the Bangladesh Bank today allowed bankers to offer the existing US dollar exchange rate to exporters.
ABB clarifies reasons of bank MDs' USA visit
26 managing directors are going on invitation to attend Annual US-Bangladesh Bilateral Banking Dialogue
Achieving $110b export target by FY27 is difficult
The government’s target of earning $110 billion from exports by the fiscal year of 2026-27 would be difficult to attain because of the persisting challenges in the global and local economies, economists and businesspeople said.
Online tax returns can bring $32b extra revenues annually: CPD
Bangladesh can raise an additional $32.6 billion in revenues annually within the next four years if the electronic filing of tax returns can be ensured, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) yesterday.
BGMEA seeks extension of EU's Everything but Arms facility
EU ambassador meets BGMEA president in Dhaka
Banglalink’s revenue rises to Tk 1,544 crore in Jan-Mar
The revenue grew thanks to a significant expansion in subscriber base
Govt brings down ADP for a lack of fund
The government is currently faced with a lack of funds, evidenced by a reduction in allocations it provided from the exchequer for the upcoming Annual Development Programme (ADP), said Fahmida Khatun, executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue.
Internet subscriber base sees massive boost
The number of internet subscribers in Bangladesh spiked by a massive 43.5 lakh in March, the biggest jump in recent years, with mobile data users making up a bulk of the new customers.
Why are investors leaving the stock market?
Stock investors in Bangladesh are leaving the share market as they are losing their hard-earned money because of the persisting fall of the indices driven by the prolonged economic crisis, the worsening health of the banking industry, and rising interest and exchange rates.
SS Steel sees profit shrivel as it expands footprint
SS Steel Ltd has registered higher turnover thanks to increased sales ever since the steelmaker started acquiring several companies in 2020, but its overall profit has dropped.
5 banks to seek offshore banking deposits at NY campaign
The leading banks will arrange a dinner for expatriate Bangladeshis at New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott
Developing effective ESG compliance strategy a must now: DCCI
Analysts discuss environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) compliance strategies at Dhaka Chamber event
Amnesty to black money in EZs, hi-tech park may go
An amnesty provided to black money invested in economic zones and hi-tech parks is unlikely to be continued from the next fiscal year of 2024-25 as per plans of the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
