The Administrator of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), Md. Abdus Salam, has issued a stern warning to Primary Waste Collection Service Providers (PCSPs). He stated that any firm found overcharging residents or failing to dispose of waste regularly would face the immediate cancellation of their operating licences. This directive aims to bring transparency and […]

The Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) has introduced a multifaceted strategy aimed at increasing revenue through both direct tariff hikes and the restructuring of residential billing slabs. In a formal proposal submitted to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on 4 May 2026, the PDB suggested significant changes to the current tiered pricing system. If […]

The Bangladesh Bank has introduced a streamlined regulatory framework allowing commercial banks to facilitate the remittance of visa bonds and refundable security deposits. This directive serves to assist individual applicants who are required by foreign embassies, high commissions, and other competent authorities to provide financial guarantees during the visa adjudication process. Regulatory Context and Procedural […]