Dhaka
3:10 pm, Tuesday, 23 June 2026
E-Filing of Tax Returns Now Mandatory for Individual Taxpayers
Starting August 4, 2025, individual taxpayers in Bangladesh will be required to file their income tax returns online for the
US Tariff Reduction ‘Manageable’, Bangladesh Remains Competitive: BGMEA Chief
The President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Mahmud Hasan Khan, has responded to the recent announcement
Trade Adviser Proves His Mettle in Tariff Talks with the U.S. – Says Energy Adviser
Sheikh Bashir Uddin, the interim government’s trade adviser, has been praised for his pivotal role in reducing retaliatory tariffs imposed
Rain Disrupts Supply, Pushes Up Prices of Fish and Vegetables
Mid-monsoon rainfall has disrupted supply chains and led to a noticeable spike in prices at fresh markets across Dhaka. Vegetables
Finance Ministry clarifies new interpretation of grade structure for public officials
The Ministry of Finance has issued fresh instructions regarding the interpretation of “grade” in the context of special benefits for
Pyra Deep Sea Port: High Cost, Low Return – A Failing Mega Project
In just two years since its launch as Bangladesh’s third seaport, the Pyra Deep Sea Port has already exceeded Tk
Growth at Chattogram Port, Yet Customs Revenue Lags Behind
Despite political unrest, severe flooding, and a customs officers’ strike, the Chittagong Port set a new record in the 2024–25
Bangladesh–U.S. Tariff Deal Nears Finalization
Bangladesh has continued discussions with the United States to finalize a reciprocal tariff agreement. The latest round of talks was
Euro Rises, Dollar Falls – Where Is the Global Economy Headed?
The U.S. dollar came under significant pressure on Thursday (June 26) in global markets, hitting its lowest level against the
17 Projects Approved at ECNEC Meeting Chaired by Dr. Yunus
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 17 development projects with a total investment of BDT
