Commerce

Trade deal is a joint commitment: US envoy

Brent Christensen highlights 19 percent tariff benefit for Bangladesh and rejects "debt-trap diplomacy" models

AmCham proposes 5% incentive for card-based payments

The NBR chairman in the pre-budget discussion expresses his disappointment at current VAT compliance

Secretary committee reviewing 9th Pay Commission report

Commission suggests raising basic pay from Tk 8,250–78,000 to Tk 20,000–160,000

Widen tax net instead of raising rates: commerce minister

We must manage existing debts and be more cautious about new projects, he says

US deal to allow zero duty on 86% of Bangladesh exports: Bashir

Only 15% of Bangladesh’s exports are subject to a 19% supplementary duty, he says

Ctg Port suspension lifted, higher fees return

A High Court order on Nov 9 temporarily stayed the implementation of the higher fees for one month

NBR to hold monthly ‘Meet the Business’ event

Members of the business community and government officials will attend the meeting on the second Wednesday of each month

Trade future in focus on day 2 of US-Bangladesh talks