12Mar
05Jan
BSEC asks 64 firms to comply with adequate capitalization
Summary: BSEC has requested plans from 64 companies on how they intend to meet the compulsory minimum paid-up capital of 300mn as per the listing regulation of the Dhaka Stock Exchange and to be saved from being transferred to the SME platform. Content: Earlier in September 2021, the...
26Dec
City Bank offers hassle-free ‘Nano-Loan’ with Bkash
Summary: Eligible Bkash customers with no actual bank account can now procure easy-terms loans with bkash app and repay with 9% annual interest under the new initiative of the City Bank. Content: BKash customers, who are eligible, can now utilise the bKash app to request for a loan...
09Nov
Law on the anvil to refund excess Tax
Summary: The long-awaited Income Tax Act 2022 will come into effect soon after presenting the draft to the Cabinet along with the proposal of e-Tax Management system. Content: The National Board of Revenue has finalized the draft Income Tax Act 2022 which incorporates domestic pricing and anti-avoidance rules...
08Nov
Far Chemical to merge with SF Textile
Summary: Far Chemical Industries, a Concern of FAR Group, has decided to merge with SF Textile Industries along with the physical shifting to the second one’s own land at Rupganj, Narayanganj. Content: Far Chemical Industries Limited is a textile chemical-based industry, situated in Comilla EPZ, producing all types...
02Nov
NBR launches automated withholding tax system
Summary: The NBR has launched the electronic tax deduction at source system on 7th October, for the public and private agencies to deduct and deposit tax at source without taking the hassle to conduct manually. Content: There were multiple complaints due to the manual tax collection. This type...
02Nov
Banks, NBFIs asked to give new directors’ CIB data
Summary: Banks and other NBFIs are asked to give updated CIB Data by the Central Bank regarding the borrowing entities’ Board of Directors by submitting relevant documents along with a forwarding letter. Content: Credit information bureau reports play a crucial role in Financial Institutions like banks in terms...
12Oct
Op-ed: Enactment of M&A Law
An op-ed of our esteemed Head of Chambers was published in the Editorial section of the Financial Express dated 12.10.21, stating as follows: "I am writing in response to your editorial, dated October 3, 2021, on the enactment of the merger and acquisition (M&A) of banks...
10Oct
Weak banks to merge after passage of Law: Finance Minister
Summary: Problem-ridden banks can be merged with the state-owned banks to keep them salvaged once after the law is passed. Content: A weak bank is one whose liquidity or solvency is impaired unless there is a major improvement in its financial resources, risk profile, strategic business...
10Oct