Dhaka April 29, 2025, 4:11 pm
Higher external assistance necessary to overcome pandemic-driven crisis
Ambassador of France to Bangladesh Jean-Marin SCHUH on Monday made the disclosure in a message on the eve of the French National Day to be celebrated today (Tuesday)
The publication usually covers data relating to the country's economic activities
The Speedy power supply act was enacted in 2010 for two years. The law was first extended by two years until 2014 and by four years until 2018. In 2018, the tenure of the act was extended for the third time, until 2021
Four private companies - United Group, Super Petrochemical, SA Corporation and TK Group - showed interest to store BPC's petroleum products in their facilities on a rental basis
Prime focus now should be how to retain economy to full pace
Dearth of resources main factor
It will be utilised to facilitate required tests and treatment of Covid-19 cases, smoothly supply medical equipment and pay suppliers
Provision could land elderly in trouble
• NBR earns Tk 2.15 trillion in FY 2019-20, shortfall exceeds Tk 850b • Revenue growth turns negative for first time since FY 76 • Highest Tk 816b comes from VAT • Experts suggest reforms in revenue sector
Poor performance was due to the lockdown amid Covid-19 pandemic and slow progress of mega projects, including Padma Rail Link project
In a letter to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the business conglomerates appealed for the PMO’s intervention to address the challenges and obstacles faced by the investors
With the global economy reeling from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the prime minister is now turning her attention to utilising the funds
The approval came at the first ECNEC meeting of the new fiscal year (2020-21) held at the NEC Conference Room
Aims to combat abuse of tax-free imports
Vietnam – only four years younger than Bangladesh and the country’s top RMG competitor – ranked 49th on the 2020 index
Official says 28.36 percent less tax collected in last financial year
The forex reserve rose to $36.02 billion on June 30, setting a new record, from $35.93 billion of the previous working day
Government has no other choice but to set up a strong, functional and transparent Income Tax Department
Coronavirus had hit the development activities severely, resulting in a lower execution rate in the current FY
