JBCCI urges lower taxes, wider tax base in next budget
The Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) has urged the government to reduce taxes on existing compliant taxpayers and focus on widening the tax base in the upcoming budget, saying the move would help boost investment and industrialisation.As the country faces multiple challenges stemming from global economic uncertainty, inflationary...
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visits the stalls of the Bangladesh Police Women's Welfare Association during
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visits the stalls of the Bangladesh Police Women's Welfare Association during the inaugural ceremony of Police Week-2026 at Rajarbagh Police Lines in Dhaka on Sunday. His wife Dr Zubaida Rahman was also present. — PID
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BTRC announces 'unfiltered' data facility for Starlink
FE ReportThe Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has announced that satellite internet provider Starlink will be granted an "unfiltered" data facility for data transit in Bangladesh, signalling a significant shift in the country's evolving internet governance framework.The announcement was made by BTRC Chairman Md.Emdad ul Bari at the closing session...
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NCC Bank, GUK sign MoU to enhance climate resilience in char areas-
NCC Bank, GUK sign MoU to enhance climate resilience in char areasNCC Bank and Gana Unnayan Kendra (GUK) have recently signed an MoU to strengthen climate resilience and improve livelihoods in the char areas of Fulchhari Upazila, Gaibandha. The bank will finance a two-year project titled "The Adaptive Eco Char...
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Guardian partners with Reckitt Bangladesh to provide insurance coverage
Guardian partners with Reckitt Bangladesh to provide insurance coverage Guardian Life Insurance Limited has recently signed an agreement with Reckitt Bangladesh PLC, one of the leading multinational companies of the country, to provide insurance coverage for the company's employees and their family members. Sheikh Rakibul Karim, Chief Executive Officer of...
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BGMEA, GIZ sign strategic MoU for sustainable transformation of apparel sector
FE REPORTThe Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Germany's international cooperation agency GIZ have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing the global competitiveness of Bangladesh's apparel industry and promoting environmentally sustainable industrialisation.The MoU, effective from May 2026 to February 2028, will see the two...
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Kazi Nazmul Hassan appointed CEO of Abdul Monem Limited
Abdul Monem Limited (AML), one of Bangladesh's leading diversified conglomerates and the authorised bottler of Coca-Cola beverages in its territory, has announced the appointment of Kazi Nazmul Hassan as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its beverage unit.Mr. Hassan assumes the role following a distinguished leadership journey within the...
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ICSB holds workshop on career development
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) arranged a workshop titled "Placement & Career Development" on Saturday at the Management FBS Club Limited in Bangla Motor in the capital, reports BSS.Organized by the Members' Placement Sub Committee, the event served as a cornerstone initiative in a new series of...
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Janata Bank's digital payment platform JanataPay launched--
Janata Bank's digital payment platform JanataPay launchedThe official operations of JanataPay, an integrated digital payment platform by Janata Bank PLC, have commenced with St. Francis Xavier's School and College, Dhaka, and Kurigram Government College. Managing Director of the bank Md. Mazibur Rahman inaugurated the payment service at the bank's head...
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