VAT waiver for API producers
The list concerning tax exemptions granted by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has grown a bit longer in the first week of the current month. The Board has issued an order allowing the import of raw materials and reagents for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) or the...
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Hazards of air pollution
Bangladesh's capital ranks fourth worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI), according to a report published in the media late last week. Dhaka had a score of 165 at 10:44am, indicating harmful air quality.India's Delhi, Pakistan's Lahore and Nepal's Kathmundu occupied the top three spots respectively. The AQI, an index...
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Biodiversity loss goes on, with none piqued
A news photograph of some Nilphamari villagers spreading the wings of a giant vulture beamingly was a heartening view. The vulture was found in a badly injured state in the wilderness, possibly battered by strong winds and rain during the recent cyclone. The empathetic and enthusiastic rural youths rescued the...
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Separate doors for entry and exit in trains
There is always a rush near the gates of train bogies at the train stations. Those who are trying to get down from the train are blocked by groups of passengers who are trying to board the train. Many passengers travel with family and carry heavy luggage. There is much...
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Most teachers do not understand creative education
A Bangla daily recently reported that 42 per cent of the teachers of the country do not understand creative method of making question papers for the academic examinations. This is a major finding from a survey conducted by the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE). The study covered teachers...
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