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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

Bangladesh’s foreign debt payments increase by 24.9pc, hit $3.2 bn in 9 months

Staff Correspondent: In the first nine months of the current fiscal year, Bangladesh repaid $3.212 billion in principal and interest to development partners, according to the latest report from the