Phasing out tax holidays
The decision of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to phase out tax holidays has been a long time coming. For years, these incentives were promoted as tools to stimulate investment and industrial growth. However, their overall impact has been mixed at best. The NBR's latest move signals a clear...
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How unscrupulous business holds marginalised class to ransom
At a time when price of rice has declined in the international market, in Bangladesh it has marked a substantial rise. While rice price has fallen by 19 per cent for some categories, it has gone up by 5.50 per cent in this country. Why the domestic market defies the...
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Industries grow, planning lags
The industrial sector of Bangladesh has proved itself to be the greatest contributor to its economic development over the recent decades. The country has diversified its focus from agricultural activities towards industrial performance, and the proportion of the contribution of the industrial sector to GDP was estimated to be approximately...
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Growing appeal of supply chain financing
Supply chain financing is rapidly emerging as one of the most practical and mutually beneficial financial solutions in Bangladesh's evolving corporate landscape. Large conglomerates such as PRAN-RFL and Akij Group, along with major players in the steel and manufacturing sectors, are increasingly entering into structured arrangements with banks and non-bank...
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Ensuring fair price for farmers
The recent decline in paddy prices across Bangladesh has become a matter of serious concern. Despite a good harvest this season, farmers are struggling to secure fair prices for their produce, creating a widening gap between production costs and returns.Over the years, the cost of paddy cultivation has risen significantly....
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