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None else but NBR to present tax-waiver issues in parliament

The draft of a new policy framework aims to tighten tax-breaks as it bars any agency or authority but the government revenue board from placing any tax-exemption issue before parliament.The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has prepared the draft policy framework that provides for restricting inclusion of any tax-breaks, rebate...

Private credit growth slips to 7.15pc in Jan

Private-sector credit growth declined further in January, mainly due to lower loan demand driven by ongoing political uncertainty and higher lending rates, bankers said.The growth in credit flow to the private sector came down to 7.15 per cent in January 2025 on a year-on-year basis from 7.28 per cent a...

Economy witnesses slower expansion in Feb

The February reading of the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) declined by 1.1 points from the previous month to record a slower expansion rate at 64.6, according to a press release issued on Sunday. This latest reading is attributed to slower rates of expansion posted by the construction and services...

Trade bodies jointly urge govt to eschew hiking fuel prices

Major trade bodies in Bangladesh's manufacturing industries demand of the government to eschew making any hike in gas prices rather to ditch the proposal of the regulator, in fear of fresh business setbacks. Terming such proposal made by Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) 'against development and stability of the country',...

Rape probe in 15 days, trial in 90 days: Law Adviser

Dhaka, Mar 9 (UNB) - The government is going to amend the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act with a provision that investigations into rape cases must be completed within 15 days and trials to be concluded within 90 days, said Law Adviser Asif Nazrul on Sunday."We are also cutting...

Gaibandha district has witnessed a bumper yield of chilli this year

Gaibandha district has witnessed a bumper yield of chilli this year, leading to a drop in its price. Farmers are now drying the chilli in the sun in the hope that they will get a better price for their harvest in the coming days. The photo was taken in Fulchhari...