How the govt can fix the tax system
The tax-to-GDP ratio in Bangladesh remains chronically low. Revenue is insufficient and unevenly imposed, limiting public investment in services that…
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Fuel price hikes to stoke inflation, but ministers see limited impact
After the onset of the US-Israel war on Iran, some policymakers initially took a firm stance, publicly claiming credit for…
Telcos seek VAT removal on spectrum fees
Mobile operators have called on the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to withdraw value-added tax (VAT) on spectrum and spectrum-related…
Asia-Pacific must act together for shared development
The 59th annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) opened yesterday, with its President…
Govt’s debt burden crosses Tk 22 lakh crore
Bangladesh’s total public debt burden has crossed Tk 22 lakh crore by December 2025 with a growing reliance on domestic…
Amir Khosru seeks expanded ADB support as energy bill jumps by $3b
Bangladesh has sought expanded support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as geopolitical tensions, inflation, and supply chain disruptions have…
City won’t oversee rink operations when multiplex opens
‘Ultimately, the decision regarding the future of the arena, once city operations cease, will rest with the legal owners,’ says…
Social Security recipients could get their May payments ‘late’ – what to know
Because of how the calendar falls in May, recipients might think their payments are coming late. Here’s when benefits will…
Maurel & Prom S.A.: Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting on 19 May 2026
Regulatory News: The shareholders of Etablissements Maurel Prom S.A. (the “Company”) (Paris:MAU) are hereby informed that an Ordinary and Extraordinary…
Algae Products Market to Reach USD 10.43 Billion by 2032, Driven by Expanding Industrial Applications and Versatility Across Multiple End-Use Sectors – Verified Market Research
The increasing utilization of algae-derived products across a wide range of industries, combined with their versatile biochemical composition and broad…