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Stay alert against those threatening govt

MOULVIBAZAR, June 17 (BSS): Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called upon the people to remain vigilant against those who are threatening the government that it should not be given time."Those who are saying that BNP should not be given time are speaking for their own interests. We must remain alert against...

Incentives have restrictive eligibility conditions: CPD

The proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 contains a number of significant fiscal incentives aimed at promoting renewable energy, electric vehicles, and green technologies, but fossil fuels continue to enjoy overwhelming budgetary and tax advantages, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said on Wednesday.It said such proposals could...

Cabinet body approves import of two LNG cargoes

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase on Wednesday approved the import of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes and several consignments of fertilisers to meet the country's growing energy and agricultural needs.Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury chaired the meeting at the Bangladesh Secretariat.Briefing reporters after the meeting, Cabinet Secretary...

Steel producers oppose proposed VAT, SD, AIT

The country's steel manufacturers on Wednesday demanded withdrawal of the proposed value-added tax (VAT), supplementary duty (SD) and advance income taxes (AIT) imposed on them in the national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27.They also earnestly urged the government to reinstate the previous turnover tax rate of 0.6 per cent...

Duty hike may slow MMF transition

Bangladesh's push to expand exports of man-made fibre (MMF) garments could face a setback as the government proposes higher import duties on key synthetic raw materials, stoking concerns among exporters and textile manufacturers about the sector's future competitiveness.Industry stakeholders have warned that diversification from cotton-based products, which dominate exports, to...

Argentina jersey price up after 3-0 win over Algeria

The price of jersey of Argentina has shot up in the capital following the team's 3-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday.Argentina successfully opened the defense of their World Cup title by defeating Algeria 3-0 in their Group J opener at Kansas City Stadium.Following the victory of Argentina, local cheerful fans...

Four more children die with measles symptoms in 24 hrs

Four more children died with measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours until 8:0 am on Wednesday, according to health authorities.With the latest daily count, the total date toll from measles and measles-like symptoms reached 661 since mid-March this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) bulletin.Of...