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Already facing a year-long delay, the government aims to make Dhaka airport's new third terminal operational by year-end.
Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu, managing director of Rising Fashions, has been elected as the new president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the period of 2025-27.
FY26 budget to be unveiled tomorrow, likely widening tax gap for listed vs. non-listed firms and lowering AIT on securities trading ...
The textile industry, in particular, faces a major impending challenge. Currently, cotton imports are exempt from tax. However, the new budget proposes a 2% advance income tax (AIT) on imported raw ...
While the government plans to offer a minor concession to marginal taxpayers by raising the tax-free income threshold by Tk25,000 to Tk3.75 lakh, nearly all other taxpayers are set to face increased ...
State-owned Rupali Bank has reported a massive provision shortfall of Tk15,375 crore as of 31 December 2024, prompting its board of directors to withhold any dividend declaration for the year.
Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain today (31 May) reaffirmed the government's commitment to delivering the highest quality services for Hajj pilgrims.
Incomes from land sales over deed value during the past five years can now be legalised by paying a 15% tax as the revenue authorities plan to bring undeclared proceeds from property sales into the ...
Amid sluggish foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, the government has decided to introduce a set of policy incentives – including simplified services, tax exemptions, and easier foreign exchange ...
The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed back nine individuals, including women and children, into Bangladesh through the Bhagojat border area of Kushtia's Daulatpur upazila. The incident ...
According to the market insiders, investor confidence has also been undermined by rising dissatisfaction with the BSEC ...
The chief adviser departed from Narita International Airport for Dhaka at 11:20am (Tokyo time) on a flight of Singapore ...