FE ReportChairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Abdur Rahman Khan said that they have gradually been adopting information technology to improve compliance, expand the tax base and reduce human discretion in revenue administration. "With digital data, we can...
Community Bank forms strategic partnership with Limerick DistributionCommunity Bank Bangladesh PLC and Limerick Distribution Ltd (LDL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant milestone in strengthening financial support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Bangladesh....
FE REPORTCommerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Sunday invited Switzerland to invest in Bangladesh's service sector to strengthen relations between the two countries.He also asked the Swiss government to support Bangladesh's request for a three-year extension in its LDC graduation...
Meghna Bank signs agreement with Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Meghna Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC for gas bill collection through all Meghna Bank branches. Syed Mizanur Rahman, Managing Director of Meghna...
GONFREVILLE-L'ORCHER, France, April 26 (AFP): A maze of over 40,000 kilometres (25,000 miles) of pipes located at the mouth of the Seine where it spills into the Channel, the TotalEnergies refinery is working full throttle to keep planes flying and...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-27 00:00:00
Business leaders, foreign investors and economists on Sunday said Bangladesh needs a predictable, transparent and credible fiscal policy, along with efficient public expenditure, to revive its investment climate and restore confidence among both domestic and foreign investors.They also stressed the...
Abu Mukhles Alamgir Hossain | 2026-04-27 00:00:00
The Ready-Made Garments (RMG) industry remains the backbone of Bangladesh's export economy, contributing over 80 per cent of total export earnings and employing more than four million workers-around 80 per cent of them women. Its performance directly influences the country's...
Bangladesh captains don't usually enjoy a lot of freedom. Litton Das is very straight forward when it comes to expressing his feelings. He did not shy away from criticising the national selectors after they omitted Shamim Patowary without discussing with...
CAIRO, April 24 (Reuters): Israeli fire killed at least 12 people including six police officers across Gaza on Friday, Palestinian health officials said.An Israeli strike in Gaza City killed three people, including two police; tank shelling killed two in Beit...
BAMAKO, April 26 (AFP): Mali's defence minister died after an attack on his house, his family said Sunday, as the army fought a second day of battles with jihadist fighters and separatist rebels near the capital Bamako and other cities,...
WASHINGTON, United States, April 26 (AFP): World leaders expressed shock after a shooter charged a glitzy media gala in Washington on Saturday night attended by US President Donald Trump -- and relief that there were no casualties.US law enforcement said...
BADC HOLDS MONTHLY COORDINATION MEETINGBangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) held the monthly coordination meeting for the month of April at the seminar hall of Krishi Bhaban in Dhaka on Sunday, with the participation of all officials stationed at the BADC...
The government has undertaken a plan to revive operations of closed state-owned jute mills by leasing them out to private management, said Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir in the Jatiya Sangsad on Sunday, reports BSS.Responding to a written...
JANATA BANK SPECIAL TASK FORCE MEETING HELD A special task force meeting on the recovery of classified loans was held at the head office of Janata Bank PLC on Sunday. The meeting was chaired by the bank's Managing Director Md...
Rabies (jolatonko) remains a significant public health concern in Bangladesh despite notable progress in recent decades. The disease, primarily transmitted through dog bites, is almost 100 per cent fatal once symptoms appear, making prevention crucial. Each year, an estimated 300,000-400,000...
Bangladeshi banks used to manage deposits, loans and risk in a stable, regulated environment. Now, with global trade slowing due to geopolitical conflicts and Bangladesh set to lose its LDC trade benefits, the industry faces a dramatic change. Banks are...
Neil Ray | 2026-04-27 00:00:00
The contrast between price of rice and that of the new harvest of paddy grown in the haor area could not be starker. While rice price registered a 5.50 per cent rise here and still showing no sign of coming...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2026-04-27 00:00:00
Evidently, the quality of internet service and connectivity in Bangladesh is one of the poorest in the world. But this is not an attempt at finding fault with the government without rhyme or reason. The prime minister's adviser on telecom...
A recent report dispatched by a reporter of The Financial Express from Brazil highlights how the South American country's remarkable transformation from a traditional ranching nation into a global agricultural titan offers a blueprint for modernising Bangladesh's livestock sector. As...
M. Kabir Hassan | 2026-04-27 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mostaqur Rahman recently pledged “full protection” and functional independence for Shariah board members. It is a refreshing departure from the status quo in the central bank. For the very first time, an in-office governor actually held...
Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed has said the team management is working on Rishad Hossain's action to help him deliver consistent overs rather than just impactful deliveries, reports Cricbuzz.The former leg-spinner also felt that missing the third ODI against...
The Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh (PRI) hosted a roundtable on "Tobacco Tax: Short-Term Gain vs Long-Term Sustainability" on April 1, 2026, in Dhaka. Speakers emphasized the need for a simple, transparent, and predictable tobacco tax framework to ensure steady...
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi laid out Iran's demands and its reservations about U.S. positions on Saturday as Pakistan made a new push to end a war that has killed thousands and shaken global energy markets.After...
FE REPORTThe government has approved amendments to remove the age limit for appointing chairmen of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), paving the way for the appointment of experienced candidates to...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2026-04-26 00:00:00
Reinstating the package-VAT system to bring marginal businesses under the tax net is now under active consideration of the government, as compliance with the existing value-added-tax regime remains weak, sources say.Officials at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) say the...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-26 00:00:00
Massive deregulation across major financial sectors of the "over-regulated" country is expected to be reflected in the coming national budget being crafted by the newly elected government.Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury dropped a broad hint at such...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-26 00:00:00
Long queues of cars, motorcycles, buses and trucks were seen at petrol pumps across the capital on Saturday despite the government's move to increase fuel supply and expand the QR code-based Fuel Pass system.Although the recent fuel price hike and...
SM Najmus Sakib | 2026-04-26 00:00:00
Public health specialists and epidemiologists have expressed concern over malnutrition, poor breastfeeding practices and possible immunity gaps between mothers and infants as the ongoing measles outbreak continues to claim the lives of babies across the country.Health authorities on Saturday recorded...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2026-04-26 00:00:00
Islamic banks in Bangladesh posted moderate year-on-year growth in deposits and investments in February 2026, with deposits rising 9.27 per cent to Tk 4.76 trillion and investments increasing 11.38 per cent to Tk 5.88 trillion, indicating a gradual return of...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-26 00:00:00
A mild to moderate heatwave, with temperatures ranging between 36 and 40 degrees Celsius, swept across the capital and 21 districts on Saturday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).The heatwave was prevailing over the Khulna division and the districts...
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