Economic growth in Bangladesh was resilient in Fiscal Year 2015 despite political protest that hindered exports and private investment. Global headwinds notwithstanding, growth is expected to edge up in the next 2 years on steady expansion in garment exports. 

According to IMF, Bangladesh’s economy is the second fastest growing major economy of 2016, with a rate of 7.1%.

Government policies are generally in favor of increased economic growth, but are hampered by slow and incomplete implementation issues involving the regulatory and rule of law environment, said the statement. – See more at: http://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2015/jun/08/investment-climate-improves-bangladesh#sthash.iavdKGMF.dpuf

With a steadily growing economy of 160 million people, Bangladesh, the seventh most populous country and one of growing strategic importance to the U.S., offers promising opportunities for U.S trade and investment. 

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Bangladesh.

This guide provides you an overview of the various types of business entities in Bangladeshand the differences among them.

When considering the registration of a new company or relocation of your existing company to Bangladesh, note that most Bangladeshi companies are registered as private limited liability companies (commonly known as private limited companies). 

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Bangladesh.

For the 2014/15 tax year (July 1, 2014–June 30, 2015) the top corporate rate was 45%. However, publicly traded companies registered in Bangladesh are charged a lower rate of 27.5%. Banks, financial institutions and insurance companies are charged the 45% rate. All other companies are taxed at the 37.5% rate.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Bangladesh stands at 27.50 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Bangladesh averaged 31.18 percent from 1997 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 40 percent in 1998 and a record low of 27.50 percent in 2009. Corporate Tax Rate in Bangladesh is reported by the National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Bangladesh stands at 30 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Bangladesh averaged 25.83 percent from 2004 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 30 percent in 2014 and a record low of 25 percent in 2005. Personal Income Tax Rate in Bangladesh is reported by the National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh.

Personal Income Tax Rate in Bangladesh was last registered at 30 Percent in 2015

The Sales Tax Rate in Bangladesh stands at 15 percent.

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The transportation system in Bangladesh is multimodal, where tourists can experience certain forms of transportation which are not available in the western world, such as ‘rickshaws

53 tips on getting to and getting around Bangladesh from real travelers and locals.

The telecom sector in Bangladesh is rapidly emerging. Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is the regulatory authority for this sector, overseeing licensing, policy, etc.

After much delay, Bangladesh government has introduced the Bangladesh Labour Rules 2015 on September 15, 2015 through a gazette. Government was under pressure from various sources to promulgate the Labour Rules for a long time.

Amendments to Bangladesh’s labor law make some improvements but still fall far short of protecting worker’s rights and meeting international standards

Bangladesh has a subtropical monsoon climate characterized by wide seasonal variations in rainfall, high temperatures and humidity. There are three distinct seasons in Bangladesh: a hot, humid summer from March to June; a cool, rainy monsoon season from June to October; and a cool, dry winter from October to March.

Bangladesh has a subtropical monsoon climate characterized by wide seasonal variations in rainfall, moderately warm temperatures, and high humidity.

Latest travel advice from the UK government for Bangladesh including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Bangladesh. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

Cost of living index for three major cities in Bangladesh plus cost comparisons to other major cities in the world

Guide to doing business in Bangladesh – culture, society, language, etiquette, manners, protocol

Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Bangladesh – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.

Comprehensive list of National and Regional Public Holidays that are celebrated inBangladesh during 2016 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays

Bangladesh has the highest population density in the world, excluding a handful of city-states and small countries with populations under 10m, such as Malta and Hong Kong.

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The government of Bangladesh continues to make education of the masses one of their top priorities and as such has set up a number of programs and initiatives designed to help the people of Bangladesh obtain a fairly good level of education regardless of gender or class.

The Bangladeshi education system is unusually complex in that primary, middle, senior and tertiary education are oriented towards general, madresh (religious) or technical / vocational preferences

Bangladesh’s complete list of public holidays for 2016 and 2017.

Comprehensive import instructions and documentation requirements

This site provides key information on Bangladesh’s participation in the WTO. Bangladesh has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995 and  a member of GATT since 16 December 1972.

The EU works closely with Bangladesh in the framework of the EU-Bangladesh Co-operation Agreement, concluded in 2001.

Bangladesh Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.

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