In order to maximise the use of trade agreements to achieve development outcomes, there is an ardent need to strengthen Bangladesh’s capacity to effectively participate in multilateral, regional and bilateral trade negotiations, according to speakers at a webinar.

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended flat yesterday while its turnover experienced a rise.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is examining the scope for giving tax  rebate on the income of individuals who are investing in the shariah-based sukuk bond, said a senior official of the tax authority yesterday.

Bangladesh should undertake long-term plans to establish large scale plastic recycling and organic waste composting facilities to cope with the future growth of waste generation, suggested a new study revealed yesterday.

Ice cream manufacturers are enjoying robust sales after launching awareness campaigns on how consuming the sweetened frozen food does not increase the risk of contracting a serious case of Covid-19.

E-commerce platform Daraz plans to launch a refreshed look of its brand this year as part of its efforts to build the ecosystem with significant investments in technology.

The installation of prepaid gas meters is going on at a snail’s pace even though the system comes with many perks, including cuts in customers’ cost and a reduction in gas wastage.

Software and information technology-enabled services (ITES) will enjoy export incentive if they abide by some rules set by the Bangladesh Bank during virtual shipment of products worth over $5,000.

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended flat today while its turnover experienced a rise.

Potato growers of Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts are distraught over apprehensions of incurring huge losses for a second year in a row as the market has seen a sharp fall in prices.

Geyser, once thought to be a luxury item afforded only by the wealthy, is increasingly gaining popularity among lower and middle-income groups in Bangladesh as they heat water to beat winter.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has formulated the country’s first-ever comprehensive policy for private inland container depots (ICDs) in order to facilitate their operations and expand Bangladesh’s foreign trade.

While big US bank bosses were optimistic on the economic outlook on Friday, pointing to an uptick in some lending businesses and a jump in consumer spending, investors were skeptical on the growth outlook for the sector.

Mobile phone manufacturing or assembly plants in hi-tech parks and economic zones will get VAT benefits, according to a recent notification from the National Board of Revenue (NBR).

In the capital market, the risk is defined as the willingness to accept the possibility of losses, the ability to admit market fluctuations, and the inability to forecast what will happen next. Technically, risk appetite refers to the maximum amount of risk that you, as an investor, are willing to take to achieve your goals before the risk outweighs the benefits.

Work is underway to set up an export processing zone (EPZ) in Patuakhali centering the Payra sea port.

Bangladesh is expected to become the 24th largest economy in the world by 2030 despite a rise in poverty, unemployment and income losses because of the severe impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a government report.

The central bank should depreciate the taka against the US dollar gradually, if necessary, in order to avoid hurting the economic recovery and stocking inflationary pressures as Bangladesh is an import-dependent country, said Mostafa Kamal, chairman and managing director of Meghna Group of Industries.

Factory inspection teams have identified fire safety infractions at around 979 units in the past two months.

Bangladesh Bank has fined National Bank Tk 55 lakh for concealing loan related information of 11 persons, which was a gross violation of banking rules.