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Over 2m taxpayers file returns online in 5 months: NBR

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- More than two million taxpayers have filed their income tax returns online so far in the 2025-26 fiscal year, marking a major increase in the use of Bangladesh's electronic tax filin... Read More


Millions pushed into risky migration in Asia as livelihoods collapse: OHCHR

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The UN human rights office has warned that soaring inflation, weak job markets, and shrinking access to basic services are forcing millions of people in South and South-East Asia to ... Read More


Banking sector may need 5-10 yrs for NPL cleanup, says Mansur

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The new bank born out of the merger of five severely liquidity-starved unconventional banks will be launched this week, Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur informed Thur... Read More


US halts all visa issuance to Afghan citizens

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The United States has paused Afghan visas, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, two days after a man from Afghanistan shot and killed one National Guard soldier and critica... Read More


Takeaway from COP30

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The thirtieth United Nations Climate Change Conference, (COP30) held in Belem, Brazil from November 10 to 21, concluded with a compromise agreement, meaning it fell short of expectat... Read More


Bangladesh mobile operators face rising regulatory strain

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Mobile operators worldwide are spending unprecedented amounts on cybersecurity, yet remain exposed to accelerating digital threats due to fragmented and overly prescriptive regulatio... Read More


Dhaka Bank launches Bangladesh's first-ever youth-focused dual currency prepaid card 'Spark' in partnership with Mastercard

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Dhaka Bank PLC. in collaboration with Mastercard, has officially launched Bangladesh's first-everyouth-centric dual currency prepaid card, branded as "Spark", at a grand launching ce... Read More


Consumers unhappy with winter veg price rise

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Even though winter vegetables are arriving in the capital's markets in large volumes, their prices are still high, with a few witnessing even a hike last week. Vendors say heavy rai... Read More


NRBC Bank achieves 'Silver Rank' in Asia Sustainability Reporting Rating-2025

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- NRBC Bank PLC achieved 'SILVER RANK' in Asia Sustainability Reporting Rating-2025 by National Centre for Corporate Reporting (NCCR), Indonesia, collaboration with the Institute of Ce... Read More


To graduate or not to graduate: UN delegation due in Dec for reality check

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- An independent UN review team comes again in December to share its assessment report on Bangladesh's LDC graduation to ascertain whether time is ripe for its status change, officials... Read More