Allowing undisclosed money in real estate envisaged
Reintroducing a facility to legalise undisclosed money through investment in real estate is under consideration in a bid to rescue the industry from the brink of collapse, sources say.At the same time, the upcoming national budget is likely to offer a wide range of tax breaks to encourage investment in...
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High inflation, investment stagnation, energy crunch spotted for policy action
Persistent high inflation, investment stagnation and energy crunch are severely affecting economic stability and escalating the cost of doing business, economists and business leaders have said on revelation by a new parameter. They observed owing to the failure of traditional indices in capturing immediate economic transitions, evidence-based decision-making at the...
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Fuel supply normalises amid regional crisis
Bangladesh's fuel supply situation has largely returned to normal despite ongoing volatility in global energy markets triggered by the Middle East crisis and restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Increased imports from regular suppliers and higher oil cargo arrivals have helped stabilise petroleum product distribution across the country since...
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People will resist plot to obstruct polls pledges implementation: PM
CHANDPUR, May 16 (BSS): Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman said on Saturday the country's people would resist any conspiracy to obstruct implementation of the ruling party's electoral commitments."As long as the people continue to support us, we -- the BNP -- will, InShaAllah, continue working for the people...
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