Textile, accessories makers seek tax parity with RMG exporters
Primary textile and garment accessories manufacturers have urged the government to ensure equal corporate tax treatment, arguing that despite being vital components of Bangladesh's apparel export value chain, they continue to shoulder a significantly higher tax burden than export-oriented garment manufacturers.Industry leaders raised the issue while speaking to The Financial...
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Ensure access to low-cost financing, reliable energy supplies: Businesses
Business leaders and economists have underscored the need to ensure access to low-cost financing and reliable energy supplies to revive the manufacturing sector growth, warning that persistent structural weaknesses could undermine the implementation of the proposed national budget for FY2026-27.They cautioned that ambitious revenue mobilisation and foreign aid targets are...
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BHBFC seeks Tk 3.85b paid-up capital release
The state-run Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) is facing an acute capital shortfall, which is constraining its ability to disburse loans amid rising demand for housing finance, officials say.To address the situation, it has sought the release of its remaining paid-up capital of Tk 3.85 billion from the government.Currently,...
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Rice market stable, stocks remain adequate
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday assured consumers that rice prices and supplies remain stable despite reports of recent increases, saying public food grain stocks are at comfortable levels.He also warned that the authorities stand ready to intervene if market conditions require.The minister made the remarks while speaking to...
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ICAB holds workshop on revised syllabus
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), through its Education, Student Affairs and Training Division (Curriculum Designing & Study Materials), arranged a workshop on the ICAB Revised Syllabus-2025 at the ICAB Auditorium, CA Bhaban, Dhaka.The workshop on revised syllabus covering all levels (certificate, professional, and advanced levels) engaged discussions...
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