Launched officially on July 30, 2023, the contest encouraged fans to publicly share their favourite artworks on social media. The popularity of these works has been rewarded a prestigious honour – being showcased on 11 billboards across Dhaka and Chattogram.
The government's tax measures contradict its plan to turn the stock market into a destination for long-term investments, something apparent in the pace with which individuals and institutions trade shares simply to make a quick buck.
The government has proposed a 2.5 percentage point cut in corporate tax rates for the listed companies in the national budget unveiled for the next fiscal year in a bid to develop the stock market and attract investments.