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Women in SMEs face high tax and finance roadblocks

Women entrepreneurs in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector are facing numerous challenges due to high tax and VAT rates, complex tax systems, and lack of access to finance and infrastructure despite contributing to the country's socio-economic development, insiders said.Other challenges include lack of skilled manpower and shortage of...

BIAC training on ‘Foundation on ADR’

The Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) organised a two-day training on 'BIAC Professional Development Program, Part I: Foundation on Alternative Dispute Resolution' that ended on Tuesday. Held at the BIAC Auditorium in Dhaka, this specialised training was designed to build foundational knowledge in mediation and arbitration, enabling professionals to resolve...

InterContinental Dhaka gets new General Manager

InterContinental Dhaka, the iconic luxury hotel by IHG, has appointed David O'Hanlon as its new General Manager, says a statement. David brings with him an impressive career spanning several decades and a portfolio of leadership roles across renowned hospitality brands including Marriott, Sheraton, Dusit, Hilton, and Swiss-Belhotel International. Known for...

Light engineering expo kicks off tomorrow

A two-day Bangladesh Light Engineering Expo 2025 will kick off tomorrow (Thursday) in the city, aiming to give an impetus to the growth of the promising sector.The main objectives of the expo are to facilitate greater interactions between the local producers and international buyers and create scope for further advancement...

'State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY24-25 (Third Reading)'

Centre for Policy Dialogue gave a media briefing on 'State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY24-25 (Third Reading)' at the CPD office in the city on Tuesday. — Focus Bangla

MEGHNA BANK PARTNERS WITH BRAC EPL FOR ISSUANCE OF SUBORDINATED BOND

Meghna Bank PLC has signed an agreement for the issuance of its 2nd Subordinated Bond, valued at Tk 4.0 billion, with BRAC EPL Investment Limited, the sole arranger of the issuance. Kazi Ahsan Khalil, Managing Director & CEO of Meghna Bank, and Syed Rashed Hussain, Chief Executive Officer of BRAC...

METLIFE CUSTOMERS TO GET DISCOUNTS AT CROSSFIT ASSEMBLE FITNESS CENTER

MetLife Bangladesh has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CrossFit Assemble. Through this MoU, customers of MetLife Bangladesh will receive a discount up to 49% on gym subscription fees. Policy-owners can avail the discount by showing their MetLife-issued Life Card which is also digitally available in One by...

Cashback on bKash payment for students at KFC

Renowned fried chicken brand KFC Bangladesh has launched a special offer only for students, says a statement. The students, showing their ID card, can order two pieces of hot & crispy chicken only at Tk 198 instead of regular price of Tk 329. On top of that, if they buy...

ASEAN opens summit with Gulf nations and China amid US tariffs threat

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 27 (UNB): A regional association of Southeast Asian nations is set to hold a three-way summit Tuesday with China and six Gulf countries in what officials called an effort to bolster economic resilience as they grapple with global volatility and U.S. tariffs.Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim,...

Japan loses status as world's top creditor

TOKYO, May 27 (AFP): Japan has lost its position as the world's top creditor after 34 years, falling behind Germany, even as its net external assets last year hit a record high, officials said Tuesday.Japan's net external assets as of the end of last year stood at 533.05 trillion yen...