E-commerce
Telenor to stay in Bangladesh for long
Telenor, the parent company of leading mobile phone operator Grameenphone, has a long-term commitment to the Bangladesh market.
Five ICT trade bodies demand tax exemption until 2031
Five associations representing the ICT sector yesterday demanded that the government extend tax exemptions on businesses offering software and IT-enabled service (ITES) till 2031, saying their development was crucial to the government’s vision for a Smart Bangladesh.
Daraz 'letting go of' employees in Bangladesh, four other countries
Daraz Group, Alibaba' s South Asian e-commerce arm that operates in five markets including Bangladesh, has announced that it is letting go of “many” employees but stopped short of disclosing the number.
Consumer Rights asks Evaly to settle consumer complaints
The directorate serves show-cause notice on the e-commerce platform
Economic revolution of Bangladesh: With diversified sectors at the heart of it
In the wake of its hard-fought liberation in 1971, Bangladesh's incredible transformation into an economic powerhouse is a testament to its solid spirit.
E-CAB honours 34 companies
The e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) has recognised 34 companies with the "e-Commerce Movers Award (eCMA) 2023" for their outstanding contribution to society.
Are we over-communicating to our customers?
In a world that is exceedingly inundated by messages, it is, perhaps, time for businesses to think about whether we are over-communicating with our customers.
'Raise awareness, capacity-building for sustainable finance'
The financial sector in Bangladesh is still facing challenges in moving towards sustainable finance due to a lack of awareness and capacity-building, stakeholders said yesterday.
Evaly owners allowed to transfer 50pc shares to family members
The High Court yesterday allowed e-commerce platform Evaly’s ex-chairperson Shamima Nasrin and former CEO Mohammad Rassel to transfer 50 per cent of their shares to three family members to run the company.
Alesha Mart returns Tk 28 lakh to 10 customers on first day of refunding
E-commerce company Alesha Mart today started giving refunds to its consumers as per the guideline of the Digital Commerce Cell (DCC) formed by the commerce ministry.
e-CAB wants VAT on e-commerce office, house rents to be omitted
The e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) today wants the value-added tax on the rents of any company’s office, warehouse, fulfilment centre and sorting houses to be abolished, as the cost affects the pricing of products also.
Mobile payments at shops surge
Purchases through mobile financial services (MFS) increased significantly in December as people are getting more prone to using digital means for availing necessities.
Range Rover of Evaly’s Rassel sold in auction at Tk 1.81 crore
The Range Rover, a luxurious vehicle used by Evaly's former Chief Executive Mohammad Rassel, was sold at Tk 1.81 crore at an auction in the capital’s Dhanmondi today.
Digital business identification launched for e-commerce firms
The commerce ministry today launched the digital business identification (DBID) for the e-commerce companies with a view to check irregularities in the sector.
Only Tk 2,530, blank cheques in Evaly’s lockers
Some Tk 2,530 in cash, some blank cheques, and documents were recovered from inside two lockers of the e-commerce platform Evaly yesterday.
Alesha Mart sued for unfair discounts
The Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC) yesterday filed a case against Alesha Mart, an e-commerce company, for creating uneven competition in the market by offering unfair discounts.
Tk 2,530 found at Evaly’s vaults
Some Tk 2530 was found after breaking two vaults of the e-commerce platform Evaly in its office in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area today.
Evaly can appoint audit firm of its choice: HC
The High Court yesterday allowed e-commerce platform Evaly to appoint any well reputed firm of its choice to carry out an audit of the company.
