Source tax on exports cut by three-fourths

The government, on Monday, reduced the source tax on export proceeds for all sectors from 1.0 per cent to 0.25 per cent to help the export-oriented sector stay competitive.The reduced source tax was made effective from Monday. The National Board of Revenue has issued a regulatory order in this connection.Exporters...

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Trade gains to depend on human rights, governance

The European Union (EU) reiterated its stance that the continuation of Bangladesh's trade benefits to its market will depend on the condition of human rights and governance in the country.The EU also raised concerns over the current situation of human rights here, particularly focusing on 'extrajudicial killings', 'enforced disappearances', certain...

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Tigers go on first-ever strike

Bangladesh national team cricketers announced on Monday that they will abstain from all cricket-related activities until their 11-point demand, including salary hike, is met by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), report agencies. The cricketers made the announcement at a press conference at the National Cricket Academy Ground in the city....

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BPC keeps changing deadlines

The Dhaka-Chittagong oil pipeline project has hit speed bump for slow work, thus failing to meet the deadline for umpteenth times.The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has undertaken the Tk 28 billion project to reduce oil transportation cost and avoid system loss.The pipeline was supposed to be completed in 2019, but...

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Bhola protesters demand removal of SP, OC in 72 hrs

BHOLA, Oct 21 (UNB): Protesters sought on Monday removal of the district's police chief and officer-in-charge of Borhanuddin Police Station within 72 hours over Sunday's clashes that left four people dead.All Party Muslim Unity Council convener Maulana Mohibullah and Member Secretary Tajuddin Faruk announced the six-point demand at a press...

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Prayer Timings-(22-10-2019)

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