Wednesday, 18 July, 2018
Private sector employees evading tax under NBR radar
The revenue collecting authority of the government inducted a new clause in the Income Tax Ordinance
US tariffs on Chinese imports set to take effect
China is expected to match the move with a 25% levy on US goods to the same value on the same day
China pledges more 'selfless' loans to Sri Lanka
The Hambantota port is not the only Sri Lankan project to hit difficulties
Mukesh Ambani unveils mega broadband plan for India
His ambitious foray into fibre-based broadband is "the most advanced" in the country
Djibouti launches 'Africa's biggest free trade zone'
The pilot phase launches Thursday comprises a 240-hectare (593-acre) site
Trump trade war to become reality as China tariffs hit
Trump says the measures are aimed at leveling the playing field for American companies, which he says will become more competitive
Walmart removes 'Impeach Trump' apparel
The "Impeach 45" clothes are no longer on the site, but a large selection of pro-Trump items are still for sale
Japan OKs ambitious nuke energy target
The plan approves Tuesday by the Cabinet noted for the first time the need to reduce the plutonium stockpile
Bashundhara Paper makes flying debut
A trading commencement agreement is signed between the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Bashundhara Paper Mills Ltd (BPML)
Trump says Saudi king agrees to ramp up oil production
US President Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia's King Salman had agreed to his request to ramp up oil production
Banks to remain open Saturday
Bangladesh Bank on issues a circular with necessary instructions in this regard
WTO backs Australia over cigarette packets
Six nations - Britain, Ireland, France, Hungary, Norway and New Zealand - have already followed Australia in introducing legislation since 2011
US want Bangladesh to diversify its export base
Bernicat says Bangladesh has considerable strength in other sectors though readymade garment sector helped the country grow in a very robust way
China tries to defuse trade pressure, says world benefits
President Donald Trump has threatened tariff hikes on up to $450 billion of Chinese imports in response to complaints Beijing steals
Uber gets London licence back for 15 mths
Transport officials in the British capital had stripped the American firm of its license last September amid safety concerns