VAT on hotels, restaurants to be revised to previous level: NBR

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has decided to revise the VAT on hotels and restaurants to the previous level. NBR Member (VAT Policy) Mohammad Belal Hossain Chowdhury disclosed the decision on Thursday. The NBR will issue a notification in this  regard Thursday. On January 9, the government had issued an order increasing

How safe are the restaurants in Dhaka’s upscale areas

In the heart of Dhaka’s upscale neighbourhoods – Dhanmondi, Gulshan, and Banani – a burgeoning restaurant scene thrives within the confines of multi-storey buildings. This rapid expansion, however, brings to light grave concerns over fire safety practices, or the lack thereof. Many of these dining establishments lack comprehensive fire safety

Cashbacks on bKash payment at popular restaurants

bKash customers can get instant cashback on bKash payment at the popular restaurants on the occasion of New Year in the country, a press release said Monday.  Any customer can obtain an instant cashback of Tk 100 following bKash payment on order of at least Tk 1,000 worth of food items