Most farmland far below optimal productivity
Bangladesh leaves 56 per cent of agricultural land below productivity trajectory while only 1.2 per cent catches up desired level of production with the highest output, although the country meets food deficit with imports. An official survey shows such stark paradox in farmland productivity and food insecurity in many agro-households...
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US fashion cos plan further China dependency cut: Study
US fashion companies plan to further cut their dependency on China due to the Trump administration's escalating tariffs and policy uncertainties, according to the findings of a survey. "Far from surprising, many leading US fashion companies expressed concerns that the Trump administration's escalating tariffs have resulted in higher sourcing costs...
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NBR officials return to work
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) officials and employees returned to work on Monday after ending their movement, which included pen-down protests, sit-in demonstrations, and a two-day complete shutdown. At around 9am, they resumed their duties at their respective offices. Regular operations at the revenue board are now underway.The protests...
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Savings tools yields cut despite their current modest rates
Yield rates on state-run savings tools, ideally designed for helping pensioners, elders and widows, have been cut although their shines are already dim for low returns. The government revised downward the yield rates on savings certificates under the Department of National Savings with effect from July 1 and applicable for...
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Revenue collection faces record shortfall in FY25 as Petrobangla arrears mount
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is heading towards a record tax shortfall of around Tk 1.0 trillion in the outgoing fiscal year (FY 2024-25), despite efforts to recover long-standing arrears from state-owned enterprises like Petrobangla.Until 29 June, the NBR had collected Tk 3.61 trillion in tax revenue against its...
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Prayer Timings (2025-07-01)
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