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NBR's 'necessary bureaucratic repression' a major obstacle to business: Rizwan Rahman

Dhaka, April 13 -- Rizwan Rahman, former president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), has said that the "necessary bureaucratic repression" of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) ha... Read More


DU, Shahbagh metro stations to face temporary closure on Pahela Baishakh

Dhaka, April 13 -- The Dhaka University and Shahbagh metro stations will remain temporarily closed on Tuesday, April 14, on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, according to a press release issued by Dhak... Read More


Act now or finance the fallout

Dhaka, April 13 -- Bangladesh's banking sector has arrived at a critical crossroads. Currently, the financial landscape is strained by a triad of systemic challenges: high non-performing loans, a wide... Read More


DCCI seeks Tk 500,000 tax-free income threshold in FY27 budget

Dhaka, April 13 -- The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has proposed raising the tax-free income threshold to Tk 500,000 and lowering the maximum tax rate to 25 per cent in the upcoming F... Read More


BSREA urges renewable energy push amid deepening energy crisis

Dhaka, April 13 -- Amid the ongoing energy crunch, the Bangladesh Sustainable and Renewable Energy Association (BSREA) has called for prioritising renewable energy to ensure long-term energy security.... Read More


Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran

Dhaka, April 13 -- Oil prices have risen sharply following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a naval blockade of Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose more than 8 percent on ... Read More


Fund crunch hits BEXIMCO's Korotoa solar plant as Sukuk maturity nears

Dhaka, April 13 -- The completion of BEXIMCO's 30 MW Korotoa Solar Plant has become uncertain due to a funding shortfall, as the central bank and investors have shown reluctance to extend support to t... Read More


Policy-implementation gap threatens LDC transition, say experts

Dhaka, April 13 -- Policymakers, economists and development partners have warned of a persistent gap between policy formulation and execution as Bangladesh prepares for its transition from Least-Devel... Read More


No transparency gap in 16 ordinances: Law minister

Dhaka, April 12 -- Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said there is no ambiguity or lack of transparency regarding 16 ordinances, including those on the Human Rights Commission and Supreme Court judge ap... Read More


Dhaka e-rickshaws at a crossroads: Balancing mobility, health and livelihoods

Dhaka, April 12 -- "I am happy now as I can support my family of three dependents, including two daughters," boasted Mr Ruhul Amin, a disabled Dhaka e-rickshaw driver, hailing from Jessore District, w... Read More