Shareholders to face taxes on loans taken from listed companies

FICCI Pushes for Investor-Friendly Tax Reforms

The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has urged the Bangladesh government to implement a more investment-friendly tax structure to enhance foreign investor confidence. During a meeting on Wednesday (11... Read more »
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625 killed, 18,380 injured during student movement: Health services secretary

A total of 625 people have lost their lives and 18,380 have been injured during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Senior Secretary MA Akmal Hossain Azad of the Health Services Division said today... Read more »

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Chief Adviser Dr Yunus to address nation at 7:30pm

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to address the nation at 7:30 PM today (September 11). This announcement was made by the Chief Adviser’s press office. This will be Professor Yunus’s... Read more »
"Bangladesh's Reserve Strengthens with $1.31B Loan Influx"

Forex Reserves Dip Following $1.37bn ACU Payment

Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves saw a decline after the country made a $1.37 billion payment to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) for import settlements for July and August, as confirmed by... Read more »
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Fresh Case Filed Against 135 Including Hasina Over Killing During Student Movement

A new case was lodged today against 135 individuals, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in connection with the killing of Jatiotabadi Sramik Dal activist Riajul Talukder. The incident occurred in Dhaka’s... Read more »
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Ex-senior secretary Aslam Alam made new chairman of IDRA

The government has appointed former senior secretary M Aslam Alam as the new chairman of the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA). The Ministry of Finance issued a circular in this regard... Read more »
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Eager to work with Prof Yunus-led interim government: US

The United States has trashed the speculation on US involvement in the recent student-led anti-government protests in Bangladesh, stressing that they are eager to work with the interim government. “We continue to... Read more »
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Workers’ Protests Force 79 Factories to Close in Ashulia

At least 79 factories in Ashulia, stretching from Baipail to Zirabo, remained closed today (9 September) due to the continuing workers’ protests. Md Sarwar Alam, Superintendent of Industrial Police-1, confirmed the closures... Read more »
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Apple AI expected to star as new iPhones are unveiled

Apple is expected to release its latest line of iPhones on Monday that will feature generative AI capabilities as the tech behemoth looks to bolster sales of its iconic device. The company... Read more »
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Beximco Warns of Financial Risk if Solar Plant is Attacked

Beximco Group has urgently appealed to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to safeguard Teesta Solar Limited—the country’s largest solar power facility—from potential mob attacks. Teesta Solar, a subsidiary of the business conglomerate owned... Read more »