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Banglalink evades Tk425.8 million VAT, BTRC demands settlement

Business —10 April, 2025 08:59

Mobile network operator Banglalink, a unit of Dutch telecom giant Veon in Bangladesh, has failed to pay Tk425.8 million in value-added tax (VAT) on revenue…

Banglalink evades Tk425.8 million VAT, BTRC demands settlement

Bangladesh Investment Summit begins

The four-day 'Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025' begins here…

Bangladesh Investment Summit begins
Bangladesh needs secure cotton sources to maintain export flow, avoid trade war risks

Bangladesh is poised to become the world's largest cotton importer…

Bangladesh needs secure cotton sources to maintain export flow, avoid trade war risks

Bangladesh Investment Summit begins Monday

Bangladesh Investment Summit begins Monday

The four-day ‘Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025’ will begin in the city from tomorrow showcasing the country's evolving investment opportunities and economic reforms. The…

Record-breaking remittance boosts reserve to $25.6 billion

Record-breaking remittance boosts reserve to $25.6 billion

Foreign currency reserves have crossed US$25.6 billion mark at the end of March thanks to a record inflow of remittances this month. The country's gross reserves have risen…

Bangladesh’s forex reserves cross $25b ahead of Eid

Bangladesh’s forex reserves cross $25b ahead of Eid

Bangladesh Bank has delivered positive news regarding the country’s foreign exchange reserves, as it surpassed $25 billion before the end of March, following a record inflow…

Remittances hit $2.95b in 26 days

Remittances hit $2.95b in 26 days

Bangladesh received its highest ever $2.95 billion in inward remittances in 26 days of March. Bankers and sector insiders predict that for the first time, Bangladesh will reach a new…

Chinese Exim Bank to support relocation of manufacturing plants in Bangladesh

Chinese Exim Bank to support relocation of manufacturing plants in Bangladesh

Chairman of China Export-Import Bank Chen Huaiyu today said his bank would support the relocation of Chinese manufacturing plants to Bangladesh to make the country a platform for export…

Palak-Sami syndicate active at Startup Bangladesh

Palak-Sami syndicate active at Startup Bangladesh

Startup Bangladesh managing director Sami Ahmed, a closed ally of previous Awami League government, has allegedly involved in allocating fund to innovators in political lens apart…

4-day 'Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025' from April 7

4-day 'Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025' from April 7

The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 will be held from April 7 to 10 at InterContinental in the city, showcasing the country's evolving investment opportunities and economic reforms.…

Bashir stresses on export diversification other than RMG

Bashir stresses on export diversification other than RMG

As Bangladesh's export trade is heavily dependent on apparel contributing the lion share of the country's export earnings, Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin has strongly affirmed the…

Eid sales expected to hit Tk2 trillion reinforcing its economic might

Eid sales expected to hit Tk2 trillion reinforcing its economic might

The city of Dhaka awakens to the spirit of Eid, as its streets come alive with the dazzling glow of shopfronts, the rhythmic chatter of eager shoppers and the festive anticipation…

Gold prices reach record high ahead of Eid

Gold prices reach record high ahead of Eid

The price of gold in Bangladesh has once again surged to a record high, just two days after the last adjustment. The price of 22-carat gold has increased by Tk 1,470 per bhori, reaching…

Govt reduces import duties on fruits for Ramadan

Govt reduces import duties on fruits for Ramadan

The government has reduced import duties on fresh fruits to keep prices affordable during the holy month of Ramadan.   According to two notifications issued on March 16, the supplementary…

Concerns growing over Rooppur Nuclear Plant’s viability amid high costs

Concerns growing over Rooppur Nuclear Plant’s viability amid high costs

As the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant nears its expected commercial launch in early 2026, concerns are growing among energy experts over its financial viability, with many questioning…

Business in Bangladesh faces sluggish growth amid high costs: Experts

Business in Bangladesh faces sluggish growth amid high costs: Experts

Bangladesh's economic growth has slowed in recent months due to high interest rates, expensive energy supply and political uncertainty, according to trade body leaders and economists.…

High-profile committee formed to review BB reserve heist

High-profile committee formed to review BB reserve heist

The interim government has formed a high-level committee, headed by Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, to review matters related to the 2016 Bangladesh Bank (BB) reserve heist.   A six-member…

BB halts fresh note exchange to remove fascist symbols

BB halts fresh note exchange to remove fascist symbols

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has suspended the exchange of fresh notes for the public ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr as part of its initiative to introduce newly designed banknotes. In a directive…