Business-Economy

Online tax boom: Filings near last year’s total with a month to spare

TDS Desk: The submission of online tax returns for the ongoing 2024-25 fiscal year has witnessed significant growth, with over 5 lakh taxpayers filing e-returns as of 24 November –

Ctg Port overcomes ‘unprecedented’ July-August backlogs

TDS Desk: Chattogram Port has successfully tackled the “unprecedented” backlogs caused by curfews, internet shutdowns, public holidays, and subsequent flooding in July and August, achieving an impressive 6.9% growth in

HC halts BEZA’s land allocation for eco-tourism park in Sonadia

TDS Desk The High Court has halted the previous government’s allocation of 9,467 acres of land in Sonadia Island of Moheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar to the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA)

Two agencies leave funds untouched as Jul-Oct ADP spending hits record low

TDS Desk: Annual Development Programme (ADP) implementation in the first four months of the fiscal year (FY) has hit a record low in the current FY25, according to available data,

Illicit trade flourishes as smugglers exploit Sylhet’s remote border routes

TDS Desk: Despite sustained efforts by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to curb illegal activities, smuggling remains a persistent challenge along the Sylhet border. A diverse array of contraband, including

Planning adviser apprehends economic recession amid stagnant investment, development spending

TDS Desk: The adviser said the private sector is not showing any interest in investment and the interest rate has been increased a lot Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud Monday