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Consensus yet to be reached on upper house formation: Prof Ali Riaz

Dhaka, July 14 -- Though a bicameral parliament is crucial to represent the diversity of society, political parties are yet to reach consensus on how the upper house should be formed, Vice-Chairman of... Read More


South Korean ambassador urges alignment of EPZ Act with Labour Act to attract foreign investment

Dhaka, July 14 -- South Korean Ambassador Park Young-sik on Monday stressed the need to further align Bangladesh's Export Processing Zones (EPZ) Act 2019 with its Labour Act 2006 to create a more cond... Read More


Energy Adviser slams NBR ordinance tactics, calls for overhaul

Dhaka, July 13 -- Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Sunday alleged that "trickery tactics" were employed in drafting the Revenue Policy and Revenue Management Ordinance. He made the remark... Read More


US seeks 40pc value addition requirement, say apparel leaders

Dhaka, July 12 -- The US representatives, during negotiations with the Bangladeshi trade delegation, proposed a 40 per cent local value addition threshold. However, the Bangladeshi delegation is negot... Read More


Bangladesh, US conclude final tariff talks with progress

Dhaka, July 12 -- The third and final day of the second round of negotiation meeting on the Tariff issue between Bangladesh and the US has been concluded, according to a press release issued by the Ch... Read More


Finance adviser stresses transparency in financial reporting to attract investment

Dhaka, July 9 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has called on auditors and chartered accountants to uphold greater transparency and integrity in financial reporting and auditing to attract more l... Read More


Thailand Week 2025 to open in Dhaka on July 10

Dhaka, July 9 -- The 20th edition of Thailand Week is set to kick off in Dhaka from July 10 to 12, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the vibrant economic and cultural relationship between Thail... Read More


High US tariff on Bangladesh not justified: Finance Adviser

Dhaka, July 8 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that the 35 per cent reciprocal tariff imposed by the US administration is not justified as the trade gap between the two countries... Read More


Inflation eases in June, but concerns remain over rising rice prices

Dhaka, July 7 -- The country's headline inflation rate eased to 8.48 per cent in June, down from 9.05 per cent recorded in May, driven by declining prices in both food and non-food categories, accordi... Read More


BTMA demands withdrawal of AIT on cotton import

Dhaka, July 5 -- Leaders of the country's primary textile mills on Saturday demanded the immediate withdrawal of 2 per cent Advance Income Tax (AIT) on cotton import to safeguard local spinning mills.... Read More