Govt moves to waive VAT on exporters' local procurement

A government move gets going to waive value-added tax (VAT) on local procurements by exporters to enhance the global competitiveness of Bangladesh's export sector, particularly in preparation for the privilege rescinded post-LDC era.In a recent directive, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) clarified that local sourcing of raw materials and...

Army takes 15 military officers into custody

The Bangladesh Army on Saturday said 15 officers, against whom arrest warrants were issued for alleged involvement in disappearances and crimes against humanity, have been taken into custody.Among them, 14 are serving officers and one is an officer in the LPR, and another officer did not respond to notice, said...