Imported fruit prices surge by up to Tk100 per Kg ahead of Ramadan
Imported fruit prices surge by up to Tk100 per Kg ahead of Ramadan

The prices of imported fruits have soared by Tk30 to Tk100 per kilogram, following the imposition of higher supplementary duties on all imported fruits since January 9, 2025. The Bangladesh Fresh Fruits Importers Association (BFFIA) has reported that traders are significantly reducing the number of...

Nagorik Committee demands withdrawal of hikes in customs duties, taxes on products
Nagorik Committee demands withdrawal of hikes in customs duties, taxes on products

Jatiya Nagorik Committee has demanded the withdrawal of two ordinances issued by the interim government increasing customs duties, taxes and VAT on hundreds of products and services, including daily necessities such as medicines, LP gas, powdered milk, and mobile phone SIM cards. At the same...