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NBR mulls amending VAT law to make officers account for lapses

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is contemplating to introduce a system to account its officers for skipping any business entity without enlisting that in the Value Added Tax (VAT) net, reports UNB.For this purpose, the existing VAT law has to be changed.The revenue collecting authority is thinking of implementing...

Farm loan disbursement sets slow pace

Agricultural loan disbursement in Bangladesh has slowed down, with banks disbursing Tk 36.39 billion (3,639 crore) less than the target of Tk 285 billion (28,500 crore) during the first nine months of the fiscal year 2024-25, reports UNB.According to the latest agricultural loan update from Bangladesh Bank, the commercial banks...

South Korea proposes 'package deal' to avoid US tariffs

SEOUL, April 25 (AFP): South Korea has proposed a "package deal" to Washington to avoid Donald Trump's steep tariffs, its finance minister said Friday, which US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said could bring a trade "understanding" by next week.The country is a major exporter to the United States, and giants...

CA for best use of intellectual property, copyrights

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus urged all on Friday to become proactive in ensuring the best use of intellectual property and protecting copyrights so that a prosperous Bangladesh can be built in the days to come. "To build a prosperous Bangladesh, everyone must be proactive in making the best use...

RUPALI BANK OPENS 'DIABARI METRORAIL SUB-BRANCH'

Rupali Bank PLC opened its 35th sub-branch named 'Diabari Metrorail Sub-Branch' at Uttara in Dhaka on Thursday. Managing Director of the bank Kazi Md. Wahidul Islam inaugurated the sub-branch as the chief guest. GM of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited Md Kamal Anwar was present as special guest. This sub-branch...

Karmasangsthan Bank business development meeting -

Karmasangsthan Bank’s "Business Development Meeting-2025" was held in Bandarban on Friday, with the participation of regional and branch managers and field officers of the bank’s Chattogram and Cox's Bazar regions. Dr. AFM Matiur Rahman, Chairman and former Secretary of the Board of Directors of Karmasangsthan Bank, inaugurated the meeting as...

Oil prices set for weekly loss on potential for more global supply

Oil prices edged higher on Friday but were on track for a weekly loss as a potential OPEC+ output increase and a possible ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war may raise supply at the same time conflicting U.S. tariff signals limit the demand outlook, reports Reuters.Brent crude futures gained 5 cents...