Briefing 14-06-2022

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FE Team | Published: June 14, 2022 00:06:32

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DSE for widening tax gap with non-listed cos
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has urged the government to widen the gap between the rates of corporate tax paid by listed and non-listed companies. The premier bourse DSE said the gap between the rates of corporate tax paid by listed and non-listed companies should be at least of 10 per cent. Page 9
Sadr's alliance MPs resign
Dozens of lawmakers who make up the biggest bloc in Iraq's parliament resigned on Sunday amid a prolonged political impasse, plunging the divided nation into political uncertainty. The 73 lawmakers from powerful Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's bloc submitted their resignation based on his request, to protest a persisting political deadlock eight months after general elections were held. Parliament Speaker Mohammed Halbousi accepted their resignation. Page 17
BGMEA for keeping 0.5pc source tax
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Expo-rters Association (BGMEA) president Faruque Hassan says it is the discretion of the government whether to bring back the swindled money. Apparel leaders also urge the government to continue the current 0.5-per cent source tax to help the industry sustain competitiveness and create more jobs amid sluggish global demand. Page 20
Warm-up match ends in a draw
The lone warm-up match of Bangladesh ahead of the series against the West Indies has ended in a draw. Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Ebadot Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman shone well in the match on Sunday. Bangladesh batted first in the tour match in Antigua and declared their first innings at 310 for seven. Page 15