Economy & Industry
Increased Costs for Cooking, Communication, Internet, and Medicine, Impact of New VAT Policies
The cost of living is set to rise as the government imposes higher Value Added Tax (VAT) and supplementary duties on over 100...
markediumJanuary 12, 2025
Mid-Year VAT Hike Stuns Consumers And Businesses
In a surprising move, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has implemented a significant hike in value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty (SD)...
markediumJanuary 11, 2025
Inclusive Payment Ecosystem with ‘EkPay’ Launched by ICT Division
The ICT Division is advancing efforts to create a seamless and inclusive payment system through the payment aggregator ‘EkPay.’ This platform allows users...
markediumJanuary 11, 2025
“Made in Bangladesh” Expo to Be Held in Brazil on June 15-18, 2025
The Brazil Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BBCCI) is set to host the inaugural “Made in Bangladesh Exhibition-2025” in São Paulo, Brazil,...
markediumJanuary 11, 2025
Mongla Port Generates Tk 2.1 Billion Revenue in First Half of FY2024-25
Mongla Port has achieved Tk 2.10 billion in revenue during the first six months of FY 2024-25, driven by substantial import and export...
markediumJanuary 11, 2025
Bangladesh’s Apparel Exports to the US Soar 41.6% in November 2024
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to its largest market, the United States, witnessed an extraordinary 41.6% year-on-year increase in November 2024, reaching $613.91 million compared...
markediumJanuary 11, 2025
Listed Companies’ Profits Decline 24% Amid Economic And Political Challenges
Listed companies in Bangladesh experienced a significant 24% profits decline, year-on-year during January to September 2024, driven by an economic slowdown and widespread...
markediumJanuary 9, 2025
Interest Rates On Savings Certificates Set To Rise Above 12%
The interim government is poised to deliver some much-needed relief to fixed-income groups by raising the interest rates on savings certificates to over...
markediumJanuary 9, 2025
November Sees 44 lakh Drop in Mobile Internet Users
Bangladesh saw a significant drop of 44 lakh mobile internet subscribers in November, bringing the total number of mobile internet users down to...
markediumJanuary 8, 2025
Mobile Talktime and Internet Charges Set to Rise with New Tax Hikes
Mobile phone users are likely to face increased costs as supplementary duty on cellphone usage is set to rise from 20 percent to...
markediumJanuary 7, 2025
