Business-Economy

NBR mulls uniform tax rate across sectors; RMG owners oppose

Staff Correspondent: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is considering introducing a uniform tax rate across all sectors to eliminate disparities, the board’s Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan said on Sunday

Gas prices for new industries, captive power plants raised by 33pc

Staff Correspondent: The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the gas prices for new industries and captive power plants by 33 percent, effective from April 13 (Sunday). According to

Bangladesh’s gross Forex reserves reach $26.15bn

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves have reached $26.15 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. The gross reserve, which reflects the total stock of foreign currency

ICB Islamic Bank couldn’t stand up despite foreign investment

TDS Desk: Switzerland-based ICB Financial Group acquired 53 per cent shares of Oriental Bank at an auction of Bangladesh Bank in 2007 and renamed it to ICB Islamic Bank. In

Power supply from Adani plant halted, load shedding may increase

TDS Desk: Power supply from the coal-based Adani Group power plant located in Godda, Jharkhand, India has been completely shut down due to technical faults. The plant consists of two

Ship carrying rice from India arrives at Ctg Port

Staff Correspondent: A ship carrying a total of 36,100 metric tons of imported rice from India has arrived at Chattogram Port. The MV FROSSO K, transporting 36,100 metric tons of