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NBR on hunt to recoup revenue shortfall

Government's revenue authority launches an extensive drive to recoup domestic revenue shortfall by tapping potential sectors as limited scope left for a last-quarter boost in taxing development-project spending.Field-level officials say implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) is traditionally a major source of domestic revenue, contributing significantly -- particularly in...

Deliver on govt pledges to build people's-welfare country

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman asks deputy commissioners to play a proactive role in implementing government's promises made to the people with a spirit of progress, accountability, transparency and efficiency in building a people-friendly administration.He also forbids compromise on professionalism in their work that directly involves the people and execution of...

Measles outbreak worsens as 10 more die in 24 hrs

At least 10 more children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours, from Saturday morning to Sunday morning, as infections and hospital admissions continue to rise, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).In its daily update released on Sunday, the...

Merchandise export rebounds sharply after two months

Bangladesh's export earnings rebounded strongly in April, snapping a two-month slide, with an annualised growth of 32.92 per cent to US$4.0 billion to a solace for the exchequer at a trying time. The monthly turnover is up from $3.0 billion in April 2025, driven largely by the apparel sector as...

Remittance inflow in April too crosses $3.0b mark

Bangladesh sees around 14-percent annualised growth in remittance earning in April with expatriates having funneled US$3.12 billion into the country in the just-past month.With the latest monthly inflow, the economy of over $460 billion enjoyed inner remittance amounting to over $3.0 billion each for the last four consecutive months, which...

Tk 14.3b project proposed for early flood control in haor region

The Ministry of Water Resources has proposed a Tk 14.3 billion project to ensure early flood management in the haor region through dredging of 303.58 km of 13 rivers across three districts, excavation of 12.00 km of canals, and development of supporting infrastructure.The project is expected to protect 165,230 hectares...

Over 10pc of Boro crops still under water

Farmers in northeastern haor regions are facing a deepening crisis as sudden floods, triggered by heavy rainfall, upstream hill water, and embankment breaches, have submerged vast areas of standing Boro paddy, sparking concerns over national food security.According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), around 46,730 hectares of paddy fields...