BD's fruit boom & processing revolution

Bangladesh is now witnessing an impressive seasonal fruit boom. Markets across the country are overflowing with jackfruit, mangoes, guavas, pineapples, blackberries, dragon fruits and many other indigenous and exotic varieties. Over the past decade, farmers have steadily diversified their orchards, adopted improved varieties and expanded commercial fruit cultivation. In many...

Good reform needs strong rules

The Finance Act 2026 has introduced an important procedural reform under Bangladesh's Income Tax Act 2023. Section 73 now requires all companies and unincorporated larger businesses to submit IFRS-based audited financial statements audited by a Chartered Accountant (CA), along with an Income Computation Sheet (ICS) certified by a Chartered Accountant...