Business-Economy

Revenue collection falls short by Tk 58,242cr

Staff Correspondent: In the first eight months (July-February) of the current fiscal year 2024-25, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is lagging behind the revenue target by more than 58,000

PDB says it owes $141m less than what Adani claims

Staff Correspondent: The Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) has disputed Adani Power Jharkhand Limited’s claim of outstanding electricity bills, arguing that the company’s coal pricing method led to an overcharge

Vessel carrying 29,000 MT rice from Vietnam arrives at Ctg port

Staff Correspondent: A cargo vessel arrived at Chittagong Port from Vietnam carrying 29,000 tonnes of rice on Saturday. The vessel, MV OBE Dinares with rice brought under the G2G agreement

ERD flags 65 slow-moving projects – Tk2.04 lakh crore loans, 90% unused

Staff Correspondent: The Economic Relations Division (ERD) has identified 65 development projects with sluggish utilisation of foreign loans, amounting to an estimated Tk2.04 lakh crore, in an effort to expedite

Soya bean cultivation expands as feed industry drives demand

Staff Correspondent: Soya bean plantation acreage and production in the country have steadily increased on improved marketing opportunities and higher profitability, especially due to a surge in demand for the

NBR to ease tax burden: Advance tax set to be adjustable against future profits

Staff Correspondent: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is considering revising advance tax rules in the FY26 budget to allow businesses to offset minimum advance taxes paid during unprofitable or