Energy giants' tax arrears hit revenue drive, expose deep governance gap
The revenue collection effort has suffered a major blow as two state-owned energy giants, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) and Petrobangla, have accumulated more than Tk 330 billion in unpaid import duties and taxes.The mounting arrears have raised serious concerns within the National Board of Revenue (NBR) as it struggles to...
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US lifts 25pc tariff on Indian goods linked to Russia oil purchases
WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 7 (AFP): US President Donald Trump moved Friday to lift an additional 25 per cent tariff he imposed on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil -- a step to implement a trade deal announced this week. "India has committed to stop directly or...
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Metro rail staff threaten agitation over voting rights
Around 2,000 employees of the Dhaka metro rail company have threatened to launch a tough protest programme to press for their voting rights, alleging that the authorities cancelled all leave without making arrangements for them to cast their votes.In a notice issued on February 2, the Dhaka Mass Transit Company...
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Four EC channels to provide voter info
The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has introduced four channels to disseminate voter number and polling centre information -- its official app, website, dedicated call centre and SMS.The initiative aims to offer quick and accurate information to citizens across the country ahead of 13th parliamentary election and referendum scheduled for February...
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BNP manifesto targets 2.5pc FDI rise by 2034
FHM HUMAYAN KABIRIn a major move to reshape the nation's economic landscape, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) vows to enhance the country's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to 2.5 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2034 from the current weak trajectory.The party will appoint "FDI Captains" to act...
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Shops, malls remain closed on Feb 11, 12
All shops, commercial establishments and shopping malls across the country will remain closed on February 11 and 12 in view of the upcoming 13th parliamentary election scheduled for February 12.Bangladesh Shop Owners Association made the decision in a press release on Saturday. The association said that the closure was aligned...
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Women supporters of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami bring out a procession in an election campaign
Women supporters of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami bring out a procession in an election campaign at Mirpur in the capital to support party chief Dr Shafiqur Rahman, who is a candidate for the Dhaka-15 constituency. — FE Photo
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