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Read More »Govt may not extend spl scheme for money, asset legalisation
The government may not extend the special indemnity for legalisation of undisclosed and untaxed money and assets in the upcoming national budget for the fiscal year 2021-2022 amid a spate of criticism and strong opposition from economists, businesses and other stakeholders.
Read More »Stocks fall at opening on profit booking
Stocks opened marginally lower on Tuesday as risk-averse investors opted for booking profits on quick-gaining issues.
Read More »Potential foreign investors allowed opening bank accounts online
The Bangladesh Bank on Monday has granted permission to foreign investors, who are contemplating to invest in Bangladesh, to open temporary bank accounts online with a view to making pre-formation inward remittance convenient for the foreigners.
Read More »Inflow to Bangladesh, Pakistan boost South Asian remittance to rise to $147 billion: World Bank
Inward remittance to South Asia rose by about 5.2 per cent to $147 billion in 2020, driven by a surge in flows to Bangladesh and Pakistan, according to the latest Migration and Development Brief of the World Bank Group.
Read More »47 RMG factories yet to pay April wages
Around 47 readymade garment factories in Dhaka and Chattogram did not pay workers’ April salaries till Tuesday, according to Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). Also, around 31 factories did not clear festival bonuses till Tuesday. Workers of 12 factories protested on Tuesday demanding April salaries and Eid-ul-Fitr bonuses, …
Read More »Employment: The biggest challenge for FY22 budget
Experts recommend focusing on health sector for economic recovery
Read More »Banks to operate from 10am to 2pm until May 23
The ongoing limited banking hours from 10am to 2pm have been extended until May 23 for facilitating the financial transaction of their clients during the lockdown. “Banks will remain open from 10am to 3.30pm while transactions can be made between 10am to 2pm,” said a Bangladesh Bank (BB) circular issued …
Read More »Less than 50pc ADP executed in July-April period
The government has implemented only 49 per cent of the development projects in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year (FY), with the health ministry performing poorly again, officials said on Sunday.
Read More »Ex-officials barred from becoming director of banks
No former contractual or permanent officials of a scheduled bank would be allowed to hold directorship in the bank, according to a Bangladesh Bank directive.
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