In a move to develop an effective public transport system in the country’s major cities, the interim government may reduce customs duties on the import of public buses.

We hope for a return to normalcy in the system while discussions on reforms are conducted, articulated, agreed upon, and implemented.

However, the non-cooperation programme with the NBR chairman will continue

The announcement comes amid continued protest by tax officials

The international gateways urged the BTRC to give them the authorisation

The DSEX lost 10.08 points to close at 4,746.42

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin announced the rates today

This marks the ninth day of protests since the interim government issued the ordinance on May 12

Bangladesh's leather export revival hinges on Savar CETP achieving LWG compliance, enabling access to premium global markets, said LFMEAB president

The DSEX gained 12.38 points to 4,758.80 as of 11:18 am

The amount was $257 in 2015-16 fiscal year

The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has frozen nearly £90 million worth of luxury London property owned by two individuals linked to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, according to the British daily The Guardian.

The primary crisis plaguing the stock market is a culture of impunity, which has severely affected numerous investors. As such, public confidence cannot be restored without enforcing punitive measures against manipulators and ensuring good governance, said Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Globally, the financial sector has become a prime target for cybercrime, with attacks growing in scale, sophistication, and impact. In 2025, several high-profile breaches exposed vulnerabilities even within well-established institutions.

In order to feed a growing population with ever-diminishing farmland, the country’s agriculture has undergone a notable transformation since independence, buoyed by high-yielding varieties, chemical fertilisers, and pesticides.

Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company Limited is selling its vehicles and slashing its workforce in a desperate effort to cut costs and counter a deepening financial crisis.

The freezing of nearly £90 million worth of luxury property in London, linked to two associates of the country’s deposed prime minister, has offered a sense of accomplishment to Bangladeshi authorities.

Scrapping the price range cap for bids, making e-GP mandatory for all public procurement and allowing NGOs to compete for tenders, the government has overhauled the public procurement law.

After five years, the income tax rate for the highest bracket is likely to revert to 30 percent in the upcoming fiscal year as part of the government’s efforts to address growing inequality — an issue that is among the country’s major economic concerns.

The country’s overseas trade activities have been severely disrupted as officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) continued their protest, which began on May 14 in response to an ordinance abolishing the revenue authority two days prior.