Matiur

Resort, park and duplexes: Matiur’s empire of assets

From his birthplace in Barishal to Dhaka, Gazipur, Narsingdi, and Feni, extensive properties have been found linked to former NBR official Matiur Rahman, who came to the limelight after his son attempted... Read more »
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The Lucky files: From college teacher to ‘overnight’ millionaire

In Narsingdi’s Raipura upazila, a veil of silence prevails, driven by fear and perhaps paranoia. No one has seen anything, heard anything, or knows anything about Laila Kanis Lucky. Lucky, the wife... Read more »

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Rising dollar inflow leads highest LC openings in 23 months

A surge in the inflow of remittances and export proceeds has led to an increase in dollar supply in commercial banks, resulting in the highest letter of credit (LC) openings in the... Read more »
"Energy and Customs Efficiency Key for Bangladesh's $100 Billion Export Goal"

Container rate surge enters longest stretch since the pandemic

The spot rate for shipping goods in containers to Europe from Asia rose for a ninth straight week, the longest stretch of rising prices since the pandemic disrupted global supply chains in... Read more »
export import bangladesh

Why $12.2b export proceeds pending abroad in 9 months of FY24

When the country is in dire need of dollars amid a fast erosion of its foreign exchange reserves, $12.2 billion of its total export proceeds remained pending abroad in the first nine... Read more »
Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka-Delhi agrees about shared vision for sustainable future: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced today (June 22) that Bangladesh and India have agreed on a shared vision for a digital and green partnership aimed at ensuring a sustainable future for both... Read more »
Government 2041

Government aims to foster inclusive society to ensure universal access to digital resources by 2041

The government is committed to achieving complete financial inclusion and fostering a fully inclusive society, ensuring universal access to digital resources by 2041, as part of its vision for a Smart Bangladesh.... Read more »
"NBR Plans Extended Tax Break on Foreign Loan Interest for Economic Relief"

NBR loses hope of receiving returns from 40% of TIN-holders!

As the gap widens between the number of Bangladeshis with Tax Identification Number (TIN) and those who have actually submitted returns, the country’s revenue authority seems to have accepted the fact that... Read more »
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PM’s State Visit: Dhaka, Delhi eye signing dozen of instruments; new initiatives to strengthen cooperation

Bangladesh and India are likely to sign over a dozen of bilateral instruments with some new initiatives by identifying new areas of cooperation during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s state visit to India... Read more »
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North Korea says deal between Putin and Kim requires immediate military assistance in event of war

A new agreement between Russia and North Korea reached by their leaders requires the countries to use all available means to provide immediate military assistance in the event of war, North Korean... Read more »