Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) - The BBN (Bangladesh Business News) has prepared the morning business round up compiling reports, published by different newspapers and news portals in Bangladesh.
NBR to set product-wise minimum import value
The National Board of Revenue has decided to set the minimum import value for several hundreds of products product-wise instead of the existing country-wise for imposing customs duty.
BERC to begin public hearing on gas price hikes from May 11
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission is set to hold a series of public hearings on the proposed gas price hikes beginning from May 11.
Supply of re-gasified LNG hits bumps
The delays in construction of necessary pipeline along with tie-up and 'synchronisation' complexities have held up the supply of re-gasified LNG (liquefied natural gas) to consumers.
Disquieting trend in job market
Some 8.5 lakh women lost jobs in the industrial sector between 2013 and 2016-17 -- a development that the Centre for Policy Dialogue has termed 'truly disquieting'.
Bangladesh forex reserve falls below $32bn after ACU payment
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserve (forex) fell below US$32 billion again on Wednesday following a regular payment to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) against imports, officials said.
Bangladesh’s stocks extend losses for sixth day
Bangladesh’s stocks extended the losing streak for sixth day in a row on Wednesday as investors continued their selling binge amid poor quarterly earnings disclosures.
Transsion investing Tk 100cr in handset plant
Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Transsion Holdings will start running its handset assembly plant in Gazipur by June while the commercial launch of its devices is expected in July.
Private airlines ask for jet fuel price cut, end to disparity
Top officials of private airlines on Wednesday sought government initiatives to reduce the price of jet fuel and remove the discrepancy in fuel prices between domestic and foreign airlines.
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