Govt plans to widen tax net without raising rates: Commerce minister
Commerce and Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday said the government plans to expand the tax net to strengthen fiscal discipline without increasing personal tax rates."We will focus on bringing more individuals under taxation rather than raising rates," he said at a pre-budget discussion organised by the Dhaka Chamber...
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High import duties a major barrier to investment
The high import duties and taxes -- ranging between 50 and 60 per cent -- on renewable energy equipment are emerging as a major barrier to investment in the country's clean energy sector, says the Bangladesh Sustainable and Renewable Energy Association (BSREA).It also warns that such constraints are undermining efforts...
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First-ever Broadband Expo opens in city
The country's first-ever Broadband Expo 2026 was inaugurated in the capital on Monday, bringing together policymakers, regulators and industry leaders to highlight the future of Bangladesh's broadband and digital ecosystem.Speaking as the special guest, Prime Minister's Adviser Rehan A. Asad said the government would prioritise three key areas over the...
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Innovative safety researcher advancing the future of industrial workplace protection
Jahangir Shekh is an emerging Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professional whose research is making meaningful contributions to improving workplace safety in modern industrial environments. By combining scientific research with real-world field experience, he is helping shift safety management from traditional reactive approaches toward more proactive, intelligent, and prevention-focused systems.His...
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Trust Bank partners with SME Foundation to implement revolving credit fund
Trust Bank PLC has signed an agreement with SME Foundation to disburse revolving loans under the Credit Wholesale Scheme. Industries Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir attended the ceremony held in Dhaka as the chief guest, while Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Nurun Nahar and WEAB President Nasrin Fatema Awal were present as...
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Shahjalal Islami Bank organises Student Banking Conference in Chuadanga
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC organised the Student Banking Conference-2026 in Chuadanga recently as the lead bank in cooperation with all scheduled banks operating in Chuadanga district under the supervision of Bangladesh Bank. Managing Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank Mosleh Uddin Ahmed was present as the chief guest. Additional Director of...
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Midland Bank organises 'Leaders Meet' programme with branch managers
Midland Bank PLC organised a "Leaders Meet" programme with all branch managers at the MDB Training Institute on Saturday. Imtiaz U Ahmed, Managing Director & CEO, actively engaged with the branch managers and listened to their challenges and operational issues. Md. Zahid Hossain, Deputy Managing Director & CRO, and Md....
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