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Online tax extension portal gains rapid popularity

A newly introduced online portal for extending income tax return deadlines is gaining traction among taxpayers, offering a faster and more transparent alternative to traditional, office-based processes. As the March 31 deadline approaches, thousands are opting for the digital route to avoid last-minute complications.The system, launched by the National Board...

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman speaks at a view-exchange meeting

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman speaks at a view-exchange meeting with print journalists on the central bank's role amid the ongoing crisis in Middle Eastern countries on Sunday.— FE Photo

PKSF to reduce energy consumption by 50pc

Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has decided to reduce fuel consumption by 50 percent in order to cope with the situation created by the instability of fuel oil in the global market.This decision will be applicable to all officials including the Chairman and the Managing Director of PKSF, reports UNB.In the...

Aristopharma stakeholders to receive payments thru bKash

Aristopharma Limited, one of the country's leading pharmaceutical companies, will now directly disburse payments to its stakeholders through bKash.This initiative will make Aristopharma's financial management at the field level simpler, more transparent, and secure. This will also contribute to the development of a cashless ecosystem by reducing the risks associated...

Alliance Finance celebrates eighth anniversary

Alliance Finance PLC, a joint venture finance company between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, celebrated its eighth anniversary recently, bringing together its esteemed clients, shareholders, directors, banking partners and other stakeholders. The day marked as a significant milestone in the company's journey, reflecting its steady growth, commitment to excellence, and strong...

5 factories get LEED certification

Five new readymade garment (RMG) factories in Bangladesh have achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, taking the country's total number of LEED-certified factories to 280, further strengthening Bangladesh's position as a global leader in green garment manufacturing.With the latest addition, Bangladesh now has 118 Platinum and 143...

Nepal eyes upgrading Saidpur Airport into international airport

Nepal has shown keen interest in upgrading Saidpur Airport into an international airport, seeking Bangladesh's cooperation in boosting regional connectivity, trade and tourism in the sub-region.Kathmandu's interest was conveyed when Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari paid a courtesy call on Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam and State...

Swiss president says US trade talks to continue beyond March

ZURICH, Mar 29 (Reuters): Trade talks between Switzerland and the United States will continue beyond March following a preliminary accord on tariffs struck last year, Swiss President Guy Parmelin said.Switzerland was subject to the highest US tariffs in Europe when US President Donald Trump in August imposed a 39 per...

Egypt orders early closures, remote work

RIYADH, Mar 29 (Arab News): Egypt has ordered early closures of shops and restaurants and introduced partial remote working in a bid to curb energy consumption, as higher global fuel costs and regional conflicts strain the country's import bill. Under directives issued by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, commercial establishments including...

Pakistan allocates Rs125b to shield public from rising oil prices

The federal government allocated on Sunday Rs125 billion from various savings and development budgets to prevent increases in oil prices to shield the public from direct impacts from the ongoing war, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office, reports Express Tribune.In a review meeting chaired by Prime...

Two win motorcycles by receiving remittance thru Ria Money Transfer

Main Uddin, a client of the Cumilla Nangalkot branch, and Mohammed Ziaul Huq, a CellFin user of the Feni branch, have won the 19th and 20th motorcycles respectively, in the Cash Remittance Festival by receiving remittance through Ria Money Transfer at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. Main Uddin received the prize...

Oil spill deals economic blow to fishermen in Mexico

VERACRUZ (Mexico), Mar 29 (AP): Every year, fish markets in the seaside Mexican city of Veracruz flood with a crush of customers in the lead up to Holy Week. This year, they were virtually empty.That's because a huge oil spill off the Gulf of Mexico has spread more than 373...