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Merit of Finance Act 2026

With as many as 64 amendments, the proposed Finance Bill was passed in parliament as the Finance Act 2026 on Monday last. If the budget is a comprehensive financial plan or a roadmap for projected income and expenditure over a specific period, the finance act is a legislative instrument that...

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Marine fisheries: An untapped economic frontier

The total marine water area of Bangladesh covers about 48,365 square nautical miles, an area as large as the country's landmass. As a coastal country, with 300-mile long coastline, Bangladesh is well-positioned to develop a thriving marine fisheries and seafood processing industry. This vast untapped marine fisheries potential has been...

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Establishing a sports science university

A significant part of Bangladesh's positive global reputation comes from sports. Our players have earned international recognition in cricket, football, hockey, volleyball, and archery. The Bangladesh cricket team is currently among the world's top teams, while players such as Mohammad Ashraful, Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Nahid Rana have...

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Unregistered vehicles a threat to road safety-

Every day, thousands of vehicles from trucks and private cars to motorbikes and autorickshaws operate outside the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority's (BRTA) legal framework, posing serious hazards to civilians and causing significant financial losses for the government.Unregistered vehicles directly undermine road safety. Registration ensures that vehicles meet minimum safety standards,...

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