Business-Economy

e-GP to be made mandatory in public procurement as part of reforms

Staff Correspondent: The digitisation of public procurement is being implemented through the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system since the current government is placing strong emphasis on reforms and transparency in

Bangladesh may seek extension on US tariff pause if needed: Finance Adviser

Staff Correspondent: Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Wednesday that Bangladesh may seek additional time beyond the initial three-month tariff pause provided by the Trump administration, if required. Speaking

BD receives $2.61bn remittances in just 29 days of April

Staff Correspondent: In a strong show of continued support from Bangladesh’s expatriates, the country recorded a $2.61 billion in remittance inflows during the first 29 days of April, according to

No tax rebate after June 2027

Staff Correspondent: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) wants to reduce all kinds of tax rebates within June 2027 as part of its 10-year strategy, putting the lifting of tax

FBCCI proposes raising tax-free income ceiling to Tk 450,000

Staff Correspondent: The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industries (FBCCI) on Wednesday proposed raising the tax-free income ceiling for the common taxpayers to Tk 450,000 in the coming

Weak grid investment slows Asia-Pacific energy transition: ADB

Staff Correspondent: A shortage of investment in power grid infrastructure is preventing developing countries in Asia and the Pacific from fully reaping the benefits of the energy transition, including enhanced