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The Chinese company building the Padma Bridge in Bangladesh, Sinohydro Corporation, is asking for an additional 10 billion taka ($118.6...

Bangladeshis Hold Billions Offshore, Raising Tax Concerns

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A new report reveals that Bangladeshi citizens held a significant amount of wealth, $5.91 billion, in offshore tax havens in...

Bangladesh to Increase Food Grain Import Budget, Reduce Domestic Procurement

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Bangladesh plans to raise its budget for food grain imports by 34% in the next fiscal year (FY25) while decreasing...

Jashore Auto Parts Businesses Struggle Under Rising Costs

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Jashore's auto parts industry, a major supplier for Bangladesh, is facing a tough time. Several factors are squeezing profits and...

Cutting tariff: Little relief for consumers as NBR plays numbers game

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Bangladesh is planning to reduce import duties on over 300 items, but experts say this will have little impact on...

State Banks in Bangladesh Struggle with Soaring Bad Loans

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Despite Bangladesh Bank's roadmap to reduce bad loans, the situation in state-owned banks has worsened. Here's a breakdown of the...

Bangladesh Struggles with Dollar Drain, Reserves Under Pressure

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Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves are shrinking due to a widening gap in the financial account. This account, which tracks foreign...

Traffic Violations Surge in Dhaka, Except for Affluent Gulshan

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Dhaka's traffic woes are worsening, with a 28% jump in traffic violations over the past three years. Most zones saw...

Bangladesh to Tax Sugary Drinks and Foods to Fight Obesity

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Bangladesh's National Board of Revenue (NBR) is proposing a tax hike on sugary drinks and foods in the upcoming budget....

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Police Ready for BNP Rally with Cameras, Drones, Special Training

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