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FBCCI proposes raising tax-free income ceiling to Tk 500,000

Dhaka, April 29 -- The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has proposed raising the tax-free income threshold for individual taxpayers to Tk 500,000 in the upcoming nati... Read More


Apex Footwear profit rises 10pc in Q3 on stronger sales

Dhaka, April 29 -- Apex Footwear posted a 10 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 10.68 million in the third quarter of FY26, supported by higher sales. The listed home-grown shoemaker record... Read More


IPDC profit jumps over 25pc on strong investment income

Dhaka, April 29 -- IPDC Finance has reported a 25.4 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 455 million for 2025, supported by robust investment income amid macroeconomic challenges. Earnings pe... Read More


CDBL to freeze dormant BO accounts to safeguard investor assets

Dhaka, April 29 -- The depository authority has decided to designate BO (beneficiary owners') accounts with no transactions for at least one year as dormant, prohibiting any debit of shares or funds f... Read More


Agreement on Reciprocal Trade: Bangladesh urged to speed up reform action

Dhaka, April 29 -- Bangladesh will move to remove long-standing trade barriers and reform regulatory barriers as part of its own economic necessity, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said on ... Read More


Feb polls bolstered public trust, but reforms should continue

Dhaka, April 29 -- The February 12 national elections bolstered public trust and signalled reforms in line with the July Charter, European Union Election Observation Mission's (EU EOM) Chief Observer ... Read More


NBR selects 72,341 tax returns for audit

Dhaka, April 29 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has selected 72,341 income-tax returns for audit in the second phase of its automated audit process for the 2023-24 tax year, aiming to strengthe... Read More


Another 0.18m tonnes of diesel set to arrive by Apr 30, says Adviser Zahed

Dhaka, April 29 -- The government has set a target of recruiting 0.5 million employees over the next five years to fill vacancies in public administration. To this effect, the government has adopted ... Read More


Inflation to intensify following rise in fuel prices globally, locally

Dhaka, April 29 -- A prognosis comes from the regulator that the prevailing high inflation may intensify further following fuel-price rises, which indicates pricey commodities could be pricier. "..ne... Read More


AmCham hosts luncheon to strengthen US-Bangladesh economic ties

Dhaka, April 28 -- American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) on Tuesday hosted a luncheon meeting in Dhaka titled "Advancing U.S.-Bangladesh Economic Partnership," bringing together policyma... Read More