Economy

Govt approves proposal for appointing vendors for supplying, utilizing EFDs

Shawdesh desk; The government approved on Wednesday a proposal in principle for appointing service providing vendors for supplying, using Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFDs) and collecting information on realized VAT at retail

BAJUS keen to work with BB, NBR against gold smuggling & money laundering

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh Jewelers’ Association (BAJUS) has expressed interest to work with Bangladesh Bank (BB) and National Board of Revenue (NBR) to prevent gold smuggling and money laundering for the

Petrol pump owners postpone strike till September 12

Shawdesh Desk: Petrol pump owners have decided to postpone their strike till September 12 upon getting assurance from the government to meet their demands. Bangladesh Petroleum Dealers, Distributors, Agents and

BRT project lingers for 10 years

Shawdesh desk: The four-year Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project has been lingering for 10 years, causing several fatal accidents, immense suffering to people and a huge hike in project cost.

Stock of urea fertilizer sufficient: Industries Minister

Shawdesh Desk: Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Friday said Bangladesh meets the demand for urea with local production besides importing it from other countries. “Now Bangladesh has enough

Dollar market volatile again despite BB moves

Shawdesh Desk; The price of US dollar has turned volatile again in the open market with increasing demand for imports despite the recent policy measures taken by Bangladesh Bank. The

BPDB proposes true-up payment for private power plants!

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has proposed to allow true-up payment method for fuel imports for private power plants. True-up is a payment made post-closing to adjust for

Hotels, restaurants to close by 10 pm: DSCC

Shawdesh Desk: Shopping malls, shops, kitchen markets and business establishments under the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will be closed by 8 pm while restaurants and hotels by 10 pm,