Delayed data delivery hinders timely rice import policy

The delay in data delivery by government statistical agencies is hindering the formulation of a timely rice import policy, according to officials and experts.Following the massive floods in the country's southeast and several other districts, the agriculture ministry has initially predicted a crop loss of 1.0 million tonnes in the...

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ICSB TEAM CALLS ON BANGLADESH BANK GOVERNOR

ICSB TEAM CALLS ON BANGLADESH BANK GOVERNOR A delegation of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB), led by its Senior Vice President M Nurul Alam, called on Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur on Thursday. The Senior Vice President congratulated Dr. Mansur on his appointment as the...

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DCs asked to take firm action against extortionists

Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has asked Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to take a firm stance against extortionists and their backers, stressing that tackling extortion will help lower the prices of vegetables and other essential commodities.The government is adopting a tough approach against market manipulators. By curbing extortion, prices of essential...

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NBR sets six-month target to expand tax net, ease burden on taxpayers

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set a six-month target to significantly broaden its tax base, aiming to reduce the disproportionate burden on existing taxpayers."We have fixed a target of six months to widen the tax net, focusing on increasing the number of taxpayers. This will be our priority,"...

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