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Planning Commission approves Tk 2.0t revised ADP

The Planning Commission has approved the proposed Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP) worth Tk 2.0 trillion for the current fiscal year (FY2025-26), giving the highest priority to the transport and communications, power and energy, and housing sectors.The extended meeting of the Planning Commission, held on Monday and chaired by Planning...

NBR launches sub-module to simplify VAT-return filing

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched a special initiative to simplify the filing of VAT returns by allowing taxpayers to upload their previously submitted paper-based returns to the e-VAT system on their own.Under the initiative, all previously submitted paper-based returns can be stored in the system without paying...

ADB pledges $2.57b for BD infrastructure, finance in 2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $2.57 billion in new sovereign financing to Bangladesh in 2025, more than doubling its 2024 commitment of $1.18 billion.The 2025 programme targets priority investments in energy, transport, banking reforms, urban services, climate resilience, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and improving livelihoods and services in...

Cold wave, dense fog disrupt daily life across country

A bone-chilling cold wave, combined with a blanket of dense fog, brought daily life to a near-standstill across the country, including the capital, Dhaka, on Monday.A mild cold wave is sweeping over 15 regions of the country and may continue for the next 24 hours until Tuesday, according to meteorological...

Dhaka notes Venezuela developments with concern

Bangladesh on Monday joined the leaders around the world and 'noted with concern' the recent developments in Venezuela and reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of the UN Charter and international law, reports UNB."Bangladesh notes with concern the recent developments in Venezuela," said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a...

Leftist leaders meet Tarique Rahman

Leaders of the left-leaning parties on Monday held a meeting with BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman at the party's Gulshan office in the city. During the meeting, they conveyed condolence on the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and discussed the country's overall political and law-and-order situation, as well...

Obaidul Quader ‘critically’ ill

Obaidul Quader, general secretary of the Awami League, whose activities were banned following the July movement, is reported to be in critical condition and receiving treatment on ventilator support in Kolkata, according to some online news portals.However, other sources claimed he had returned to his so-called "secret place" in Kolkata...

70pc will vote for BNP, 19pc for Jamaat: Survey

FE REPORTThe majority of the participants (70 per cent) in a survey said they would cast their ballots for the BNP in the upcoming 13th parliamentary election, while 19 per cent would vote for the Jamaat-e-Islami.Besides, 2.6 per cent would vote for the National Citizen Party (NCP) and 1.4 per...

SC warns media against false reports

FE REPORT The Supreme Court administration on Monday issued a notification warning that any individual or organisation publishing false, misleading, or untrue news about the Supreme Court will be held liable for contempt of court.The notification, issued by Supreme Court Registrar General Mohammad Habibur Rahman Siddiquee, also instructed all media...

CID unveils identities of 8 martyrs buried during July uprising

FE REPORT The Criminal Investigation Department (CUD) released on Monday the names and addresses of eight martyrs of the July 2024 uprising after confirming their identities through DNA profiling and forensic examination. Earlier, their bodies had been exhumed from Rayerbazar Graveyard as part of a state-sponsored initiative to ascertain identities...