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Sitharaman asks officers to cut backlog, promptly resolve taxpayer grievances

New Delhi, July 25 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday urged senior income tax officials to ensure that pending taxpayer appeals and grievances are disposed of and the litigation backlo... Read More


War without end: Global conflicts rise, humanitarian aid falters

India, July 25 -- In the uneasy aftermath of a 12-day armed confrontation between Iran and Israel - marked by unprecedented military exchanges and US involvement - a fragile and unsustainable "ceasefi... Read More


ED raids Anil Ambani group companies at multiple places

New Delhi, July 25 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted simultaneous raids at debt ridden industrialist Anil Ambani's 50 companies. The raid was undertaken at 35 places in Delhi a... Read More


Optimizing public financial management for sustainable growth

Dhaka, July 25 -- Public Financial Management (PFM) plays a crucial role in governance by ensuring proper allocation, management, and accountability of public resources. It includes processes such as ... Read More


NCC office declared smoke-free zone

Dhaka, July 25 -- In a unique initiative to protect the health of non-smokers, the Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) office has been declared a completely smoke-free area. This decision aims to shiel... Read More


BD launches CSESI prog

Dhaka, July 25 -- Bangladesh has launched the "Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative" (CSESI), an eighteen-month programme aimed at integrating climate change adaptation and environmental sustain... Read More


20 items contribute 37pc of Ctg customs' FY25 revenue

Dhaka, July 25 -- Chattogram Custom House collected Tk 77,685 crore in revenue in the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a 12.96percent increase from the previous year. Remarkably, 20 imported items alone a... Read More


Dear brand manager - Let's talk about those "millions in prizes" promotions

South Africa, July 25 -- I'm talking about risk-insured prize promotions. You know what I am referring to. bold headlines promising "millions in prizes," "guaranteed rewards," and other shiny phrases ... Read More


AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA: Govt directs smooth entry

DAR ES SALAAM, July 25 -- MINISTER for Industry and Trade Dr Selemani Jafo has directed all relevant government agencies to facilitate citizens to tap into opportunities offered under the African Cont... Read More


STAMICO secures licence for REE project

MOROGORO, July 25 -- MINISTER for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, has handed over a Strategic Large-Scale Exploration and Mining Licence for Rare Earth Elements (REE) mining to the State Mining Corporation... Read More