Real-Estate & Infrastructure

The government has backtracked on its decision to block illegal mobile handsets from getting connections to the telecommunication network after introducing a National Equipment Identity Register for the purpose. The telecommunication ministry has recently asked the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission not to take any action against illegal handsets and implement …

An agricultural entrepreneurs’ conference ‘Bhorosar Notun Janala’ held at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council Auditorium (BARC) on Saturday. UCB, BSAEF Foundation and Bikoshito Bangladesh Foundation jointly organised the programme held in three phases, aimed at helping out the country’s agri-entrepreneurs. Agriculture Minister Dr Md Abdur Razzaque, inaugurated the programme where …

Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Md Jashim Uddin today blasted a section of dishonest traders for soaring prices of essential commodities and said none will be allowed to tarnish the image of the entire business community. “We, the business community, are contributing to the economy, …

The work of key mega projects has gained full momentum backed by an increased oversight, overcoming the primary hurdles and corona-caused slowdown. Padma Bridge project is close to the finishing line while the first metro rail project has seen significant progress, even though overall all progress of mega projects is …

A weeklong ‘Bangladesh Trade and Investment Summit-2021’ will begin on October 26, 2021 bringing together policymakers, business leaders and investors from across the world on a virtual platform. To celebrate the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Golden Jubilee of Independence of …

The wait for tens of thousands of customers and merchants who are victims of scams perpetrated by 10 e-commerce firms is lingering on as there are no strong efforts on the part of the government to realise the money and compensate them. The commerce ministry has said it has little …

The consumer rights watchdog of Bangladesh has fined 17 e-commerce firms for their failure to deliver products as promised and deceiving customers through false advertisements. The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) imposed a combined fine of around Tk 6 lakh on the platforms. The firms are Daraz Bangladesh, …

Wayne Sosin of Worksman Cycles says heNhas tried everything since the pandemic began to find a way to make andMdeliver his bikes. He has been looking for a container to send a shipment to Saudi Arabia forNthe last six weeks to no avail so far. That’s not even to mention …

For the last three years Md Saiful Islam has been preparing and submitting his income tax returns all by himself. He attaches a photocopy of his salary statement he gets from his office along with tax returns and submits it to the respective field office. That’s all. Islam does not …

The customs authority yesterday reduced import tariff for onion and raw sugar in order to cut costs of businesses and contain the spiralling prices of the two popular items, according to notifications from the National Board of Revenue (NBR). The NBR removed 5 per cent customs duty on import of …