Business-Economy

Fix politics first to achieve economic growth

TDS Desk: Abdul Awal Mintoo, former President of the FBCCI, is the Vice Chairman of BNP (Bangladesh Nationalist Party). He is the chairman of several prominent business organizations, including Lal

Investment on hold as capital machinery imports plunge

TDS Desk: The import of capital machinery has dropped significantly, reflecting stagnation in investment across the country. According to Bangladesh Bank data, during the first five months (July–November) of the

VAT hike on mobile, internet services sparks protests

TDS Desk: The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumers Association organised a human chain protest in the capital on Sunday strongly opposing the newly imposed Value Added Tax (VAT) and supplementary duty

Business leaders raise alarm over gas price hike and economic challenges

TDS Desk: Business leaders have raised serious concerns to the Bangladesh Bank Governor over the proposed hike in gas prices, along with a host of other economic challenges that are

Paddy procurement target may not be achieved in Sirajganj

Sirajul Islam Shishir Paddy procurement target for the government warehouse in Sirajganj may not be achieved this season due to less interest of the farmers, it is alleged. Various complications

Citizens’ committee demands immediate withdrawal of VAT, SD hike ordinance, reinstatement of TCB truck sale

TDS Desk: Criticizing the recent moves, its General Secretary Akhtar Hossain told a press conference on Saturday (11 January) that this would result in an increase in the country’s inflation.