Govt's revenue authority ponders property taxation

Government's revenue authority ponders introducing property tax -- on a limited scale to start with -- in the upcoming fiscal year to hook wealthy individuals onto wider-cast tax net.The planned property-taxation system is likely to replace the existing wealth surcharge, which has proven ineffective in capturing taxes on inherited and...

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PM urges energy austerity amid global crisis

Amid an ongoing global energy crunch, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on citizens to exercise restraint in fuel consumption, urging moderation from state ceremonies to household use, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking on Thursday at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium during the Independence Award ceremony, the premier said the government was working to...

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High time for new BD govt to push reform through

It's high time the new political government in Bangladesh with a vast majority began massive reforms in the unkempt financial sector immediately, suggests the International Monetary Fund after diagnosing regional economic problems. The IMF Director at the Asia and Pacific Department (APD), Krishna Srinivasan, made the remark Thursday at a...

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Prayer Timings _2026-04-17

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