Hoteliers threaten strike over proposed VAT hike
The Bangladesh Restaurant Owners Association has threatened a nationwide strike if the government does not withdraw its proposal for a hike in value-added tax (VAT) on hotels and restaurants.It made the announcement during a press conference at a city hotel on Thursday, voicing concern over the impact of the new...
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Turkey seeks to invest in renewable energy
Turkey has shown a strong interest in investing in Bangladesh's diverse sectors, including renewable energy, automobile manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, information and communication technology, logistics, and construction. This was revealed during a meeting between Turkish Trade Minister Prof Dr. Omer Bolat and Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin at the Ministry of Commerce...
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9th Social Business Youth Summit on Feb 1-2
The 9th Social Business Youth Summit (SBYS) 2025 will be held on February 1-2 at the InterContinental Dhaka, reports UNB.YY Ventures, an incubation and investment social business that supports early-stage entrepreneurs who are fighting carbon emissions, poverty, and unemployment, is organising the summit, according to a press release on Thursday.Chief...
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Guardian Life teams up with Bangladesh Finance
Guardian Life Insurance Limited and Bangladesh Finance Limited have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at delivering state-of-the-art insurance services to customers.As the first step in this collaboration, the two organisations recently signed an agreement that enables Bangladesh Finance customers to access Guardian Life's innovative life insurance benefits, says a...
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BRAC Bank partners Akij Logistics for seamless online air ticket payment
BRAC Bank has signed a payment gateway agreement with Akij Logistics Ltd to facilitate seamless online payment for air ticket purchases for customers holding Visa and MasterCard. Akij Logistics will now be able to accept payments for online air ticket purchases through its official website (akijair.com) and mobile app using...
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NOVOAIR steps into 13th year
NOVOAIR, a leading private airline in Bangladesh, celebrated its 12 years of operation and entered its 13th year on Thursday. On the occasion, NOVOAIR Managing Director Mofizur Rahman extended his gratitude to business partners, passengers, and stakeholders, says a statement. He highlighted the airline's unwavering commitment on two core principles:...
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