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Bangladesh doubles source tax on creative media services despite creative economy push

Dhaka, June 14 -- The government has proposed doubling the withholding tax on "creative media" services, even as it speaks of promoting a creative economy and supporting young entrepreneurs. The prop... Read More


World Bank-funded Savar project hit by cash collection allegations through mosque loudspeaker

Dhaka, June 14 -- A World Bank-funded drainage project in Savar appears to have found an unusual fundraising tool: the mosque loudspeaker. Allegations have surfaced that "hundreds of thousands of tak... Read More


How Bangladesh plans to extradite fugitive ex-IGP Benazir from UAE within 30 days

Dhaka, June 14 -- Bangladesh is required to submit a formal extradition request within 30 days to secure the return of fugitive former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, who has been arr... Read More


Nayeem Hasan returning to cricket after alleged assault by police

Dhaka, June 14 -- Bangladesh Test cricketer Nayeem Hasan has decided to return to the field in a bid to recover more quickly from the physical and mental impact of his alleged assault and harassment b... Read More


India rejects Nepal's bid to add 20MW power exports to Bangladesh over 'transmission constraints'

Dhaka, June 14 -- Nepal's plan to increase electricity exports to Bangladesh has been stalled after India declined approval for an additional 20MW, citing constraints on cross-border transmission capa... Read More


Bangladesh moves to end zero-coupon bond tax exemption

Dhaka, June 14 -- Despite pledging to strengthen the bond market and expand alternative sources of financing beyond the banking sector, the BNP government has proposed imposing tax on income earned fr... Read More


Legal complications stall appointment, promotion of 87,000 teachers: education minister

Dhaka, June 14 -- Nearly 87,000 teaching and school leadership positions across Bangladesh have remained tied up in legal and administrative complications, delaying appointments and promotions, Educat... Read More


4 more children die of measles, total death toll crosses 650

Dhaka, June 14 -- Four more children with measles symptoms have died in a 24-hour count, while 75 new cases have been confirmed over the period. In its regular measles bulletin on Sunday, the Directo... Read More


Bangladesh Bank lends Tk 25 billion to Islami Bank amid liquidity crisis

Dhaka, June 14 -- Amid an ongoing liquidity crisis, Bangladesh Bank has issued a special loan of Tk 25 billion to Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. The loan was granted on Sunday. Mohammad Shahriar Siddiqu... Read More


Benazir Ahmed, ex-IGP during the Awami League regime, arrested in Dubai

Dhaka, June 14 -- Benazir Ahmed, a controversial inspector general of police (IGP) during the Awami League regime, has been arrested in Dubai. A red notice was issued by the international police agen... Read More