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Even though a sizeable amount was spent, some ADP projects failed to make any physical progress in the 2019-20 fiscal, suggests an official review report.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has now decided to initiate legal proceedings against field-level VAT officials if they are found involved in tampering with the data of Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) or Sales Data Controller (SDC).

A three-day virtual exposition of textile fabrics will begin on March 22, aiming to create a matchmaking platform for the local and international traders, thus helping boost the country’s economy.

A number of big British companies are interested to invest in Bangladesh to benefit from the country’s large consumer base, said British High Commissioner Robert Chatterton Dickson.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has moved to make it mandatory for an initial public offering intending company to float at least 10 per cent of its paid-up capital on the stock market.

Banglalink came in second Grameenphone, the country’s leading mobile network operator, snapped up the highest amount of spectrum at the auction on Monday, dishing out a whopping $391.15 million to enhance its service quality and further consolidate its position.

Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmad today said the government is building hi-tech parks with an aim to dig out enormous opportunities for youth entrepreneurs.

Stocks opened higher on Sunday amid rising trading activities as optimistic investors showed their appetite on sector-wise large-cap issues.

A year ago on this day the government confirmed the maiden positive case of the coronavirus disease in Bangladesh, roughly three months after its outbreak in China.

The number and proportion of female staff in the country’s banking sector dropped in 2020 compared with those in the previous year as employers are still giving preference to men.