Dhaka May 10, 2026, 8:39 pm
The recent fear over the economic fallout from the U.S.-China trade war has resulted in the decline in international oil prices proving a boon for the government agency, industry insiders said.
Currently, the government has kept aside Tk 6.01 billion funds for land acquisition and training purposes in the ongoing Tk 219.85-billion project.
The demand for some imported juicy fruits increased significantly in the absence of their local substitutes, said market observers.
Kudlow told Bloomberg TV that he could not speculate on whether the September or October talks could delay a planned tariff increase on October 1 to 30 per cent from 25 per cent on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods.
Neighbouring India wants to inspect Bangladeshi factories before it imports goods under a regional free trade deal in what local exporters see it as a non-tariff barrier.
He made the comments while talking with reporters after a meeting of the cabinet committee on economic affairs at the Bangladesh secretariat.
Sheikh Hasina also urged the businesspersons of Bangladesh to stay alert against the propaganda now being carried out against the government as this is ultimately affecting the businesses.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the business community to act against anti-government propaganda as it ultimately affects them.
Whims rather than reasons and rules are at play as far as imposing tax is concerned, they have alleged.
Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) in its circular issued sometime in July stated that cash transaction for the non-life firms would be limited to Tk 10,000 in order to ensure transparency in their transact
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has withdrawn a 5.0-per cent advance income tax (AIT) on the import of edible oils, both crude and refined.
As the services have become popular, many new entrepreneurs are entering the businesses without enough skills. The insiders alleged that the newcomers often use substandard cosmetics and hazardous chemicals.
Japan’s JERA has agreed to acquire stakes in a power project in Bangladesh now under development by Reliance Power.
Filipino stakeholders are keen to develop the economic ties between Bangladesh and the Philippines viewing Bangladesh as a promising market.
Five companies of PRAN-RFL Group on Sunday received national export trophies for outstanding contribution in export segment for FY 2016-17.
The investment will take place under a recent agreement signed with Bangladesh Steel and Engineering Corporation (BSEC).
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has made 5.0 per cent reduced rate of tax at source on the yields of savings certificates in case of investments up to Tk 0.5 million.
The planes will be financed with bank debt, the airline's own capital and through the sale and re-leasing of the carrier's planes, Alsaqer said, declining to disclose how much it will borrow.
The two-day international workshop on 'Islamic Capital Market and Sukuk' ended at a city hotel on Sunday, with a hope for creating more trained and efficient bankers in Islamic banking and finance.
The US has imposed fresh tariffs on $112bn (£92bn) of Chinese imported goods.
