Business
NBR publishes English version of Customs and VAT Act
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has published the English version of the Customs and Value Added Tax (VAT) Act.
Anu Muhammad accuses govt of ‘betrayal’ over Chattogram Port deal
Economist and former Jahangirnagar University professor Anu Muhammad has strongly criticised the government over the concession agreement signed between the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) and Netherlands-based APM Terminals.
Ctg port authority inks 30-year deal with APM Terminals
Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has signed concession agreement with Netherlands-based APM Terminals BV, a unit of Danish shipping giant AP Moller - Maersk's Transport and Logistics division, for the development and operation of the Laldia Container Terminal.
US wheat shipment of 60,875 MT arrives at Mongla Port
A ship carrying 60,875 metric tons of wheat from the United States arrived at Mongla Port today, under the government-to-government agreement between the two countries.
WTO will continue providing technical support to Bangladesh after LDC graduation
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has confirmed that Bangladesh will continue to receive strong support and technical assistance as it prepares for graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category in 2026.
10 essentials goods allowed to import ahead of Ramadan
Business entities will now be able to import ten essential goods on deferred payment basis as the central bank has announced such facilities aiming to keep supply of these commodities smooth during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan.
Global Finance evaluation: Bangladesh Bank governor receives ‘C’ grade
In the 2025 evaluation by the international financial magazine Global Finance, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur has received a ‘C’ grade. The organisation has marked the performance of the central bank under his leadership as ‘mixed’.
Capital market growth hinges on investigative journalism: BSEC Chairman
Accurate, balanced, and data-driven journalism is critical to fostering a resilient and investor-friendly capital market, said Khondoker Rashed Maqsood, Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).
DSE detects scam targeting investors with fake profit promises
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has issued a warning to investors about growing fraudulent investment schemes operating through WhatsApp, Telegram, and social media platforms. These scams are luring victims with promises of high returns in the capital market, DSE Acting Managing Director Asadur Rahman said at a press briefing on Tuesday (August 26).
All jewellery stores across Bangladesh to remain shut indefinitely
All jewellery shops across Bangladesh will remain closed for an indefinite period starting Thursday morning in protest against the arrest of Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) Vice-President Riponul Hasan, the association announced on Wednesday.