Some one million taxpayers have completed registration for online income tax return filing using the e-return option of www.etaxnbr.gov.bd portal with voluntary participation. The number of online income tax return filings has crossed 2,00,000, according to the National Board of Revenue on Tuesday. The NBR has invited all taxpayers to file return online for smooth return filing and hassle-free service, ...
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Bitcoin hits new record high of more than $75,000
Bitcoin soared to a new record high on Wednesday as traders bet on victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential race, with the tycoon seen as the pro-crypto candidate. The digital currency hit as much as $75,005.08 at around 0300 GMT, topping its previous all-time peak of $73,797.98 achieved in March. “The price of bitcoin has closely followed Trump’s ...
Read More »12kg LPG cylinder price lowered by Tk 1
After raising the prices of 12kg of LPG cylinder four consecutive times, the price has been lowered by Tk 1 at consumer level for the month of November. The price of a 12kg LPG cylinder has been fixed at Tk 1,455 for the month of November, down by Tk 1 from Tk 1,456 the previous month. Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission ...
Read More »Dollar ticks lower as US election, likely Fed rate cut loom
The dollar slid on Monday as investors braced for a potential pivot this week for the global economy as the United States chooses a new leader, and as it likely cuts interest rates again with major implications for bond yields, reports Reuters. The euro extended an early climb to be up 0.5% at $1.0891 and looked set to test resistance ...
Read More »Sainsbury’s to rival Aldi prices in smallest stores
Sainsbury’s has said it will match the price of up to 200 Aldi products in its smaller stores as it battles rivals to get more customers in its convenience stores. Shopping locally for groceries may be handy but people who rely on convenience stores can end up paying far more. Campaigners have criticised retailers for not doing enough to close ...
Read More »Adani group denies 7-day ultimatum for full settlement
In response to recent reports suggesting a payment deadline for Bangladesh, Adani Group clarified on Sunday that it has not demanded full payment of outstanding dues within a seven-day period. Instead, the group emphasized its ongoing cooperation with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) to address and resolve any issues related to payments, according to a statement from its PR ...
Read More »Chinese company to invest $35m in ‘Jhut’ recycling in Mongla EPZ
A Chinese company ‘Xingchen Textile Co Ltd’ is set to invest US$ 35.03 million to establish a textile industry in the Mongla Export Processing Zone (Mongla EPZ). The company will produce 20,000 metric tons of yarn and 12,000 metric tons of woven fabrics annually by recycling garment wastage, commonly known as ‘Jhut’, said a press release. Bangladesh Export Processing Zones ...
Read More »Bangladesh explores avenue to boost revenue collection
Bangladesh has significant potential for mobilising revenue collection, as highlighted by a recent official assessment on revenue buoyancy, a measure reflecting how tax revenues respond to economic growth. Revenue buoyancy, the responsiveness of revenues to gross domestic product (GDP), is a critical metric for gauging the performance of a revenue system and the forecast for revenue growth. A buoyancy coefficient ...
Read More »Kings of Spice’ urge Government to show support or risk losing the Great British Curry
A star-studded awards ceremony has hailed the UK’s top curry chefs – amid a warning that, with- out continued Government support, the future of the nation’s favorite dish could be thrown into doubt. Chefs and restaurants from across the country were honored at the annual Bangladesh Caterers Association awards dinner at the InterContinental London at The O2 on ...
Read More »Diesel, kerosene prices cut by Tk 0.50 for Nov
The government has reduced the retail prices of diesel and kerosene by Tk 0.50 to Tk 105 per litre from Tk105.50 for the month of November. However, the prices of octane and petrol were remained unchanged at Tk125 and Tk121 per litre respectively. The Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources through a press release on Thursday confirmed the price ...
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