Govt's VAT, SD hike on 100+ products suicidal
Govt's VAT, SD hike on 100+ products suicidal

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) President Taskin Ahmed has urged the government to reduce expenses by 20% to save Tk50,000 crore and avoid burdening businesses with increased value added tax (VAT), supplementary duty (SD), and gas prices, reports UNB. Speaking at a press event in...

Energy Adviser describes bureaucratic challenges as ‘Fighting My Own Shadow’
Energy Adviser describes bureaucratic challenges as ‘Fighting My Own Shadow’

Energy Adviser Dr. Fouzul Kabir Khan expressed frustration over bureaucratic challenges, likening his efforts to fighting with my own shadow during a seminar titled Predictable Energy Pricing and Supply Stability organized by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Saturday....

Running business is difficult now: Speakers
Running business is difficult now: Speakers

Businessmen said they are going through hardship as there is a chaos in the banking sector of the country and the law and order situation has not fully restored. The business leaders made the remarks on Saturday at a trade conference titled Private sector outlook: Expectations and Priorities...

Receiver appointments deepen industry crisis
Receiver appointments deepen industry crisis

There are numerous precedents for appointing receivers in industrial establishments in the country in the aftermath of various events. However, unfortunately, in almost every case, the outcome has been unfavorable. Many once-established industrial groups have turned into moribund enterprises after...

DCCI urges Argentine joint ventures in BD’s pharmaceuticals
DCCI urges Argentine joint ventures in BD’s pharmaceuticals

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Ashraf Ahmed has extended an invitation to Argentine businesses to explore joint ventures with their Bangladeshi counterparts in the pharmaceutical and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) sectors. He encouraged Argentine investors to take...