Dhaka, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed extending the existing VAT exemption on metro rail travel for another two years. He made the proposal in his budget speech... Read More
Dhaka, June 11 -- Suspected cases of measles have claimed three more children in Bangladesh in a single day, while 132 people tested positive for the disease in the 24 hours. The Directorate General ... Read More
Dhaka, June 11 -- Seeking to breathe new life into Bangladesh's capital market, the government plans to move the entire company listing process online and simplify regulations that have long deterred ... Read More
Dhaka, June 11 -- Bangladesh will launch an initiative to appoint an additional 100,000 healthcare workers to ensure quality and people-oriented healthcare across the country, Finance Minister Amir Kh... Read More
Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has granted tax exemptions on the import of pharmaceutical raw materials, including nine ingredients used in the production of cancer medicines. The budget for the 20... Read More
Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has extended the closing time for shops and shopping malls by two hours from 7pm to 9pm. The decision follows repeated adjustments to operating hours amid an energy c... Read More
Dhaka, June 11 -- The BNP government is putting troubled banks under risk-based watch as it seeks to bring back confidence and stability in Bangladesh's financial sector, which has been in crisis for ... Read More
Dhaka, June 11 -- As part of its socio-economic development initiatives, the government now plans to bring 4.2 million farmers under the Farmer Card scheme. In his budget speech, Finance Minister Ami... Read More
Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed reductions in multiple types of taxes, such as import duties and VAT, on a range of products and services, including daily essentials. Consequently, the ... Read More
Dhaka, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed to impose excise duty on bank balances of Tk 400,000. He made the proposal while presenting the Tk 9.38 trillion budget in... Read More