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Remittance Surges 21% in April Ahead of Eid
In a significant development for Bangladesh's economy, remittance inflows surged by a remarkable 21.31% in April, totaling $2.04 billion. This substantial increase has been attributed to…
Would Implementing Additional Taxes on High Sugar Products Benefit Bangladesh?
In Bangladesh, the momentum in revenue collection has been persistently sluggish due to widespread tax evasion among corporations and industries. Despite efforts, the National Board of…
Shams Zaman becomes Country Managing Partner of PwC Bangladesh
In a significant move reflecting PwC's commitment to Bangladesh's burgeoning economy, Shams Zaman has been appointed as the new Country Managing Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)…
IMF Suggests 15% VAT on Businesses Over Tk 3cr Turnover
The IMF's proposal, unveiled during a recent meeting with National Board of Revenue (NBR) officials, advocates for the withdrawal of VAT exemptions and rate reductions across various…
BTRC to Develop Guidelines for Satellite Internet
For expanding internet access across Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has initiated the formation of a committee aimed at crafting guidelines for…
Brac Bank Appoints Md Mokerrobin Mannan as the first Chief Digital Officer
Brac Bank has taken a significant step in its digital transformation journey by appointing Md Mokerrobin Mannan as its first Chief Digital Officer(CDO). Mokerrobin assumed his new role on…
Bangladesh Ranks 112th in Mobile Internet Speed
Bangladesh has witnessed a setback in its global ranking for mobile internet speed performance, according to the latest findings from Ookla's Speedtest Global Indexfor March. Despite…
Mohammad Abu Jafar becomes MD & CEO of Premier Bank
Premier Bank has announced the appointment of Mohammad Abu Jafaras its new Managing Director and CEO, effective immediately. According to a press release from the bank, Jafar brings a…
Unveiling the Foundations of Sustained HR Success: An Insightful Conversation with Mr. Saad Jashim
In a recent insightful conversation with Mr. Saad Jashim, the Area Head of Talent, Culture & Inclusion for APMEA Central at BAT, Markedium delved into the practices and philosophies…
