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Tk24,641cr VAT revenue trapped in net of lawsuits

Dhaka, March 8 -- According to data from the National Board of Revenue (NBR), over Tk24,641 crore in Value-Added Tax (VAT) revenue, which constitutes 37 percent of total taxes, is currently entangled ... Read More


Patients on the ground, same circumstances in all hospitals: Health Minister

Dhaka, March 8 -- Health Minister Dr. Samanta Lal Sen said that it is not the sole responsibility of the Ministry of Health to stop illegal treatment and violence against doctors in rural pharmacies. ... Read More


Charge sheet filed against 7 directors of First Finance

Dhaka, March 8 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has taken action by filing a charge sheet against seven individuals, including the former Managing Director (MD) of First Finance, Tuhin Reza. I... Read More


Long tailbacks at both ends of Babubazar Bridge

Dhaka, March 8 -- Severe traffic congestion has been created at Nayabazar and Kadamtali areas, two entry points of Dhaka, as the authorities started repair works on the Postogola Bridge. There have b... Read More


AL government isn't pro-people: BNP

Dhaka, March 8 -- BNP leader Zainul Abedin Farroque asserted on Thursday that the ruling Awami League (AL) government is more inclined towards favouring the business community than addressing the need... Read More


Investing in women to accelerate progress

Dhaka, March 8 -- Every year on March 8th, the world celebrates International Women's Day (IWD). This year's theme, "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress," rings true now more than ever. As we navigat... Read More


BWDB gets new DG

Dhaka, March 8 -- Engineer Amirul Haq Bhuiyan joined as a Director General of the Bangladesh Water Development Board on March 7, 2024, said a press release on Thursday. Before joining as DG he worked... Read More


Court orders to seize Rassel, Shamima's properties

Dhaka, March 8 -- A Dhaka court has ordered to seize the property of Mohammad Rassel, the former CEO of the e-commerce company Evaly, and chairman Shamima Nasrin in a case filed over fraud. Dhaka Met... Read More


Dhaka air 3rd most polluted

Dhaka, March 8 -- Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality on Thursday morning. Its air quality continued to be in the "unhealthy" zone with an air quality index ... Read More


'Gender equality' core principle to achieve SDGs

Dhaka, March 8 -- Gender equality is a fundamental prerequisite for building climate resilience and achieving sustainable development, said Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossai... Read More