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Reconsider VAT hike for ICT sector's growth: BASIS

Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), the national trade organisation representing the country's IT sector, urged the government to reconsider the increased value added tax (VAT) rates introduced in the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. The hike in VAT on internet and telephone services...

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CAB seeks withdrawal of VAT, SD to ease inflation

CHATTOGRAM, Jan 12 (UNB): The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) has urged the government to withdraw its recent decision to increase VAT and supplementary duties on over 100 essential goods and services, citing its potential to exacerbate inflation and intensify public suffering.Following recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the...

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SOUTHEAST BANK SIGNS MOU WITH BANGLADESH SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL

SOUTHEAST BANK SIGNS MOU WITH BANGLADESH SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL Southeast Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Specialised Hospital Limited at the bank's Head Office in Dhaka. This partnership aims to facilitate tailored banking services to the hospital, including payroll banking service, corporate payment module, point-of-sale (POS) terminal...

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MODHUMOTI BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE

MODHUMOTI BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE Modhumoti Bank PLC held its 'Annual Business Conference 2025' at BRAC CDM, Rajendrapur, Gazipur, from January 9 to 11. Humayun Kabir, Chairman of the bank, was present as the chief guest. Salahuddin Alamgir, Chairman of the Executive Committee, and A Mannan Khan, Director of...

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PUBALI BANK GETS 'BRANDING AWARD 2025'

PUBALI BANK GETS 'BRANDING AWARD 2025' Pubali Bank PLC has been awarded the 'Branding Award 2025' by the Centre for Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRB) for its special contribution to the Branding Bangladesh initiative. Managing Director and CEO of Pubali Bank Mohammad Ali received the award from Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain...

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'High interest rates to make business operations more expensive'

Leaders and CEOs of different leading businesses on Sunday voiced grave concern over the high interest rates in the banking sector, which are making business operations more expensive.They were also critical of the new loan default policy that will come into effect in April. Besides, they said, energy crunch and...

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Bangladesh Mobile Phone Users Association rallied at the National Press Club

Bangladesh Mobile Phone Users Association rallied at the National Press Club in the city on Sunday, demanding withdrawal of tax hike on telecommunication and internet services. — FE Photo

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BANK ASIA SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH US-BANGLA AIRLINES

BANK ASIA SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH US-BANGLA AIRLINESBank Asia PLC has signed an agreement with US-Bangla Airlines, one of the largest airlines in Bangladesh. Zishan Ahammad, Head of Cards, ADC & Internet Banking, Bank Asia, and Md Shafiqul Islam, Head of Marketing & Sales, US-Bangla Airlines, signed the agreement at Bank...

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