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Remittance grows by 18.4pc in 2020

The inflow of remittance into Bangladesh grew by 18.4 per cent to US$21.7 billion in 2020, defying the gloomy projections and inspite of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic globally. This growth in inward remittances from Bangladeshis working abroad in the last...

Corporate tax cut likely next fiscal year

Corporate taxpayers might see a cut in their tax rates...

Bangladesh govt to borrow Tk 55b more in May to meet budget deficit

The government has amended the auction calendar to borrow Tk...

Starting a business: Unlike Bangladesh's 19.5 days, OECD nations need 9.2

Starting a business in Bangladesh needs 19.5 days, whereas the...

Next budget may skip facility of legalising black money

Despite disclosure of a record amount of 'undeclared' funds during...

Less than 50pc ADP executed in July-April period

The government has implemented only 49 per cent of the...

Bangladesh government likely to finalise Tk 2.25tn development budget

The government is likely to approve a Tk 2.25 trillion...

Dhaka sees record $2.9b private investment pledge in 2020: World Bank

Bangladesh last year witnessed a record $2.9 billion investment commitment...

Next budget set to offer sweeteners to businesses

The government is set to offer a wide-range of tax...

Bangladesh's health sector allocation likely to go up by 33pc

The country's health sector is likely to have a big...

‘Black money’ goes against fairness, economic principles

Business leaders and academicians on Sunday said that legalising undisclosed...

Experts discuss economic challenges during second wave of Covid-19

ICSA Bangladesh, a non-profit service organisation, arranged its 20th session...

ADB identifies customs key areas as obstacles to better service delivery

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pointed out some key...

Experts for higher primary healthcare allocation in next budget

Experts on Saturday called on the government to raise the...

Crisis looms over Banarasi Palli

Dhaka’s markets are bustling with Eid shoppers who intriguingly ignore...

Bangladesh framing India-like rules to administer tariff preferences

Bangladesh is enacting new customs rules to administer all the...

Protect consumption, promote employment in next budget, Debapriya says

The government should prioritise consumption protection and employment promotion in...

Some businesses using invalid, old BINs to evade VAT

The revenue board has identified irregularities in using VAT registration...

Central bank issues guideline on MFS trust fund

The central bank on Thursday issued a guideline for trust...

Insurance association demands withdrawal of 15pc VAT

The Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) has demanded withdrawal of 15-per...

Guarantee of public benefit sought for tax cut for telecom operators

The government's top brass wants guarantee from telecoms operators that...

Stakeholders want budgetary support for startups

Speakers at a discussion on Thursday recommended providing budgetary and...

Bangladesh's imports from ACU nations rise by 23pc

Imports from the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) member countries increased...

Coronavirus hurts Bangladesh's apparel exports to US

Bangladesh's apparel exports to the US sustained a negative growth...

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