Business-Economy

The indemnity law shielding perpetrators

TDS Desk: In 2010, the then Awami League government passed an indemnity law for three years, providing a free hand to its associates involved in setting up power plants and

Steel demand halves, scrap prices tumble amid political turmoil

TDS Desk: The country’s steel industry is grappling with a significant downturn, marked by a near 50% drop in demand over the past two months due primarily to the slowdown

NBR targets six-month drive to expand tax net, ease burden on existing taxpayers

UNB, Dhaka The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set a six-month target to significantly broaden its tax base, aiming to reduce the disproportionate burden on the country’s existing taxpayers.

Govt to take stern action against market manipulators: Salehuddin Ahmed

TDS Desk: Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has warned of taking stern action against market manipulators in a bid to keep the prices of essential items in a tolerable state.

12 workers injured in shipyard explosion in Ctg

TDS Desk: At least 12 workers were injured following an explosion at a shipyard in Chattogram’s Sitakunda upazila on Saturday. Two units from Kumira Fire Service are working to extinguish

Queued container vessels at Ctg port reduce as waiting time comes down

TDS desk: The severe backlog that the Chattogram port has been facing following the recent anti-discrimination student movement has started showing signs of improvement, with waiting times for vessels at