Economic Venture

November 4, 2026, 2:55 am

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Chief prosecutor to send letter to home ministry to confiscate Hasina’s assets Govt to ensure wage that improves workers’ living standards: Home Minister PM pays courtesy call on President after Japan visit Bangladesh, UAE stress early CEPA to boost trade Bangladesh urges swift implementation of D-8 FTA, PTA Post-CEPA partnership to open new frontiers for Bangladesh-Korea trade, investment Humaiun urges Commonwealth action on climate, Rohingya repatriation PM opens two-day Solar Expo-2026 Salahuddin urges universities to lead in building technology-driven, merit-based society President stresses strategic leadership, collective efforts to address security challenges

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NBR extends online VAT return submission deadline until Feb 22

By Asma Parvin : The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting online VAT returns for the January 2026 tax period through its e-VAT system until

EuroCham urges swift resumption of Ctg port operations

By Asma Parvin : The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham Bangladesh) today urged the immediate resumption of operations at Chattogram Port, warning that prolonged disruptions are causing

Bangladesh exports record 11.22pc month-on-month growth in January

By Asma Parvin : Bangladesh’s export earnings recorded a significant double-digit month-on-month growth of 11.22 percent in January 2026, reflecting a positive shift in trade momentum despite persistent global economic

Tourist travel to Saint Martin closed for 9 months from today

By Asma Parvin : Tourist travel to Saint Martin’s Island, the country’s only coral island in the Bay of Bengal, has been closed for nine consecutive months from February 1

Policies should focus on safeguarding fiscal sustainability, strengthening macro-financial stability: IMF

By Asma Parvin : Policies should focus on safeguarding fiscal sustainability and strengthening macro-financial stability, while implementing comprehensive structural reforms over the medium-term to strengthen governance, create jobs, and promote

Shipping Corporation must continue to be profitable: CA

By A P Abritty : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today stressed that the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) must remain a strong and profitable organization. “BSC has recently emerged as

Bangladesh secures major breakthrough in US trade talks

By Asma Parvin : Bangladesh has achieved an important step forward in strengthening its mutually beneficial trade relationship with the United States, opening the door to greater market access and

Interim govt to complete splitting process of NBR: Dr Salehuddin

By A P Abritty : Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that the interim government would complete the splitting process of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) before the

IPL broadcast suspension shouldn’t be viewed thru economic or trade lens: Dr Salehuddin

By Asma Parvin : Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that the suspension of IPL broadcasts in Bangladesh should not be viewed through an economic or trade lens. He

NBR chairman hints at further extension for online return submission deadline

By A P Abritty : National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan has hinted at a possible extension of the deadline for submission of online income tax