Business-Economy

With 26.64% growth, Bangladesh leads apparel export to US in Jan-Mar

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh has emerged as the fastest-growing apparel exporter to the United States in the first quarter of 2025, posting the highest year-on-year growth among its global competitors. According

Inflation can be reduced to 4-5pc with policy consistency: BB governor

Staff Correspondent: Inflation in Bangladesh is decreasing. Bringing it further down to 4-5% is achievable with government efforts and policy consistency, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur has said. “If

Record capital shortfall pushes Bangladesh’s banking sector into crisis

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s banking sector is experiencing the most severe capital crisis in its history. According to the latest report from Bangladesh Bank, the combined capital shortfall of the country’s

Savings certificate rules relaxed, no tax return submission needed

Staff Correspondent: The government may lift the requirement to submit proof of income tax return filing when purchasing savings certificates. Currently, the purchase of savings certificates worth over Tk 500,000

BIDA chairman announces $800m investment in Laldia container terminal

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun on Thursday announced that an $800 million investment will be made centering existing container terminal at

From next FY, parliament takes control of tax exemptions, capped at 5 years

Staff Correspondent: Starting from the next fiscal year, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the finance ministry will no longer have the authority to grant exemptions on tax, VAT,