Govt body suggests duty rates for gold import An inter-ministerial body has suggested downward revision of duty rate from the existing Tk 3000 to Tk 2000 for per bhori of gold brought under the baggage rules. The committee also recommended realising Tk 1000 as duty for import of per bhori
Read MoreFull execution of new VAT law likely in FY22 Finance Minister A M A Muhith on Monday said the new VAT law might be fully implemented in fiscal year (FY) 2021-22. He made the comment just after a day the National Board of Revenue (NBR) chief pledged to implement the
Read MoreWorld Bank lends $500m to boost dairy, livestock production The World Bank has approved a loan worth US$ 500 million to improve livestock and dairy production in Bangladesh so that the country can meet the growing demand for egg, meat and milk and thereby improve the nutritional intake of its
Read MoreRMG exports to India grow 165pc in first five months The country’s readymade garment exports to India grew by more than 165 per cent to US$ 232.39 million during the first five months of the current fiscal year (FY 2018-19) over the corresponding period of the last FY. The figure
Read MoreExport earnings grow 17.24pc in five months Merchandise export earnings in the first five months of the current fiscal year stood at $17.07 billion, a 17.24 per cent rise from the same period last year. Official data showed exports fetched $14.56 billion in the July-November period of fiscal year (FY)
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