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Experts for policy consistency in NBR

The businesses and experts on Saturday said that any adopted policy related to the National Board of Revenue should be consistent, implemented for at least five years.

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Watermelon farming transforms rural economy in Khulna

The rural economy of the Khulna region is undergoing a significant transformation, as innovative agricultural technologies and expanded support from the Department of Agricultural Extension are helping farmers turn once-barren lands into productive, high-yielding fields.

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Trump announces steep new tariffs on medicines

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of steep new tariffs on medicines and other goods drew pushback from some allies on Friday, with the EU claiming immunity for its pharmaceutical industry under an earlier trade deal.

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Experts call for trade deals to address tariff, post-LDC upsets

Experts emphasised the importance of product diversification and timely trade agreements with partners to safeguard Bangladesh›s export competitiveness amid the United States› reciprocal tariffs and the looming challenges following...

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Richest 1pc people own 38pc global wealth: ILO

The International Labour Organisation has reported that the richest 1 per cent people of the world now control 20 per cent of the global income and 38 per cent of the total wealth, holding nearly 2.5 times the income and more than 20 times the wealth of the...

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Tax receipts rise in July-August, but miss target

The country’s revenue collection grew by 20.93 per cent year-on-year in July-August of the current financial year 2025-26, reaching Tk 54,423 crore, according to National Board of Revenue data released on Sunday.

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US Senate rejects spending bill

US Senators failed to pass a stopgap funding bill Friday as Republicans raced to avert a government shutdown and political challenge to President Donald Trump.

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Bangladesh, Malaysia eye stronger economic ties  

In a significant step aimed at strengthening the economic relationship between the two nations, the Export Promotion Bureau and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Saturday.

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Foreign loan surges to $112b

The country’s external debts fell by $7.3 billion at the end of June 2025 due largely to the government’s high borrowing from international lenders.

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UK govt borrowing highest since Covid pandemic

UK government borrowing has reached the highest level since the start of the Covid pandemic, official data revealed Friday, dealing a blow to the government ahead of its annual budget.