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Scrap SROs, focus on fair taxation Say economists

Dhaka, April 16 -- Economists and analysts have called for a comprehensive review of Bangladesh's tax policy, recommending a shift away from tax exemptions and indirect taxes in favour of direct taxat... Read More


Budget size set to decrease by Tk7,000cr to Tk7.90 lakh crore next fiscal year

Dhaka, April 16 -- The national budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026 (FY26) to be reduced to Tk7.90 lakh crore - a reduction of Tk7,000 crore compared to the original budget of the current fi... Read More


Ban on yarn entry via five key land ports

Dhaka, April 16 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has imposed restrictions on the import of yarn through land ports, with immediate effect, in a move aimed at protecting the domestic textile and ... Read More


Pak Foreign Secretary arrives today

Dhaka, April 16 -- Pakistan has laid emphasis on normalising the long-stalled bilateral relations with Bangladesh, following the political changeover. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is interested in maintainin... Read More


Jamaat ameer meets Khaleda Zia in London

Dhaka, April 16 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman recently met with BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the United Kingdom, drawing attention due to the apparent differences between the two parties ... Read More


Dr Yunus named among Time magazine's 100 most influential people

Dhaka, April 16 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has been named among TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2025. This recognition follows his pivotal role in steering Bangladesh tow... Read More


Polytechnic Students' Protest Triggers Traffic Chaos in Multiple Distric

Dhaka, April 16 -- Polytechnic students have blocked roads in Dhaka and some districts of the country to press home their six-point demand, including cancellation of the High Court verdict on the prom... Read More


Fakhrul: BNP Not Satisfied Following Talks with CA

Dhaka, April 16 -- BNP expressed dissatisfaction on Wednesday as Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus reiterated that the national election will be held in between December and June. "We are not happy a... Read More


BNP in discussions with Chief Adviser

Dhaka, April 16 -- The BNP held a meeting with the Chief Adviser of the interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, on Wednesday. The discussion began around 12 noon at the Chief Adviser's official reside... Read More


Women in Policing: Challenges, sacrifices and silent strengths

Dhaka, April 16 -- Policing is more than just a profession-it is a role synonymous with responsibility. It is a career fraught with challenges, and for women in Bangladesh, those challenges are often ... Read More