Death toll from Munshiganj speedboat accident reaches four
At least four people were killed and six more were rescued as a speedboat and a motorised trawler collided in the Meghna River under Gazaria upazila of Munshiganj on Friday.
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Govt should, rather, improve efficiency and end corruption
PETROBANGLA鈥橲 proposal seeking an increase in gas prices supplied to industries and captive power plants by 152 per cent and 140 per cent respectively, which the government says is unpleasant and unavoidable, is worrying in that industrialists say that such a move would increase production cost that will eventually fall on consumers. Whilst the...
Janata Bank holds 834th board meeting
Janata Bank PLC held its 834th board meeting at its head office in Dhaka on Wednesday, said a press release...
Tax on motorcycle, AC manufacturers鈥� income doubled
The National Board of Revenue has increased income tax on industries making motorcycle, freezer, refrigerator and air conditioner in a move to increase revenue generation from direct tax...
42 luxurious vehicles imported by ex-AL MPs stuck at Ctg Port
Forty-two luxurious vehicles, imported under duty-free privileges by former Awami League MPs, have been lying at Chattogram Port for the past five months, creating complications for the National Board of Revenue....
Wider use of mobile phone faces hurdles
Telecom sector industry stakeholders said that the decision to increase the supplementary duty on mobile phone services by 3 per cent would hinder progress and widen the digital divide...
IMPORTS THRU BENAPOLE PORT: Physical inspection made mandatory for 12 items
The National Board of Revenue鈥檚 Customs division in a directive made physical inspection mandatory for a dozen imported products through the Benapole Land Port...
ILLEGAL WEALTH: ACC files 3 more cases against Matiur, family
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Monday filed seven cases against former National Board of Revenue official Matiur Rahman, his family, two former Awami League lawmakers and their families over amassing illegal wealth.
Jahanara opts out of Windies tour聽
Veteran seamer Jahanara Alam opted out of the forthcoming three-match ODI and an equal number of T20I series against the West Indies as Bangladesh Cricket Board announced the women鈥檚 squad on Monday.
Family members of July martyrs to be exempted from age requirement to purchase family savings certificates
The male family members of the July-August uprising martyrs will be exempted from the minimum 65 years age requirement while purchasing family savings certificates.
VAT ON METRO RAIL TICKETS: NBR extends exemption period
The National Board of Revenue on Monday has extended the exemption period of the value added tax on metro rail tickets for one more year...
Conflict between Faruque and Fahim surfaces
The conflict between him and the other board director, Nazmul Abedin Fahim, will be sorted soon and won鈥檛 happen again, said Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed after Fahim accused him...
Decision on Shakib soon: Faruque
Whether Shakib Al Hasan will play in the next Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to be held in February in Pakistan and the UAE, will be sorted during this BPL, said Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed on Friday.
Most students yet to get free textbooks
Majorities of the students across the country did not get free textbooks on the second day of the year on Thursday...
Players will get their money: BCB boss
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed assured the players of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League would receive their money from the franchises.聽..
Ex-PMO principal secretary Nazibur sent to jail after remand
Ex-principal secretary to the Prime Minister鈥檚 Office and former National Board of Revenue chairman Nazibur Rahman was sent to jail after end of his three-day remand in connection with killing of...
NCL T20 pays off for BCB to unravel new talent
The Bangladesh Cricket Board鈥檚 revamped National Cricket League T20 has emerged as a crucial platform for domestic cricketers and has proven to be a success for unearthing fresh talent.
BCB announces contracts, bonus for women cricketers
The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Saturday announced its plans to increase the number of players under contract in the pool of women cricketers.
Mizanur joins BWDB as additional DG
Joint secretary Molla Mizanur Rahman joined the Bangladesh Water Development Board as additional director general (administration) on Tuesday...
47th general meeting of Central Shariah Board held
The 47th general meeting of the Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh (CSBIB) was held at 4:00pm on Thursday at the head office of Shahjalal Islami Bank...
Online VAT services to remain suspended for 96 hours: NBR
The National Board of Revenue on Sunday announced that all online VAT services, including Integrated VAT Administration System, will be unavailable for 96 hours due to a network migration...
ACC sues Benazir, Matiur, family members
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Sunday filed six cases against six people, including former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed and former National Board of Revenue member Matiur Rahman, on charges of...
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib banned from bowling in ECB competitions
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been banned from bowling in England and Wales Cricket Board competitions due to an illegal action.
Finance adviser hints at end to tax break
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that the tax exception culture enjoyed by industries over the years was due largely to low domestic revenue generation...
Govt to try to introduce single rate VAT system: NBR chair
National Board of Revenue chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Monday said that the government would try to introduce single rate VAT system in the country in a bid to reduce leakage in revenue collection...
Govt, BCB should do more than basking in U-19 Asia Cup glory
THE Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team retaining the ACC U-19 Asia Cup title with a crushing 59-run win over India in the final on December 8 is, indeed, a feat to relish. The junior Tigers earlier claimed the 2023 title, their maiden title of this tournament, when they defeated host UAE by 195 runs. After being invited to bat first, the junior Tigers faced...
Death toll in Kirtankhola speedboat capsize rises to 4
The death toll from the speedboat capsize in the Kirtankhola River in Barishal rose to four with recovery of three more bodies from the river on Sunday...
Somali pirates demand ransom for Chinese vessel
Somali pirates who hijacked a Chinese fishing boat have demanded a ransom payment for the vessel and its 18 crew members, police and local officials said on Saturday...
A welcome step towards renewable energy
The government offering entrepreneurs land and interconnection to the national grid for a rapid expansion of solar energy is welcome. The Power Development Board is also scheduled to, as the energy adviser announced on December 7, begin open calls for 40 renewable energy projects, mostly for solar power. The Awami League government...
1 dies, 3 missing in speedboat-barge collision in Barishal
One person died and three went missing after a speedboat collided with an anchored sand-laden barge on the River Kirtankhola in Barishal on Thursday.