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Cigarette tax overhaul can boost revenue by Tk 20 : Speakers

, March 13 -- Speakers at a workshop stressed the urgent need for an overhaul of the cigarette tax structure, saying that reforms could generate an additional Tk 20 billion in government revenue and e... Read More


NBR cuts source tax on fresh fruit imports to 5%

, March 13 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reduced the source tax on imported fresh fruits from 10 percent to 5 percent. These fruits are fresh or dried oranges, fresh or dried citrus frui... Read More


Delhi's comments tantamount to interference in Bangladesh's internal affairs: Dhaka

, March 13 -- Dhaka on Thursday reacted sharply to Delhi's recent comments on elections, law and order and minority issues, stressing Bangladesh believes that these are purely its internal matters. "... Read More


NBR chairman calls for empathy towards businesses, vows action against tax evasion

Dhaka, March 13 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Thursday urged revenue officials to adopt a more empathetic approach toward businesses to support economic growth. ... Read More


Bangladesh elected VP of South Asian Para Sports Federation

Dhaka, March 13 -- Bangladesh has been elected vice president of South Asian Para Sports Federation. The election was held recently at Taj Palace Hotel in India's New Delhi. Asian Women's Kabaddi: B... Read More


5 'deer poachers' held with 25 kg venison in Khulna

, March 13 -- Members of Coast Guards in a drive arrested five suspected deer poachers along with 25 kg venison from a boat in the Shibsa River of the Sundarbans in Khulna district on Wednesday night.... Read More


Proposal given to raise age limit for doctors in BCS exam from 32 to 34 yrs

Dhaka, March 13 -- A proposal has been given to increase the age limit for doctors appearing in the BCS examination from 32 to 34 years, said Prof Sayedur Rahman, special assistant at the Ministry of ... Read More


BCB pays tribute to Mahmudullah Riyad's illustrious career

Dhaka, March 13 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed its gratitude to Mahmudullah Riyad for his contributions to the national team, following his retirement from international cricket o... Read More


CA condoles death of Magura rape victim; orders speedy trial

, March 13 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus expressed profound shock at the death of the 8-year-old rape victim of Magura at the Combined Military Hospital on Thursday. Dr Yunus also ordered brin... Read More


2 siblings among 3 killed in Ctg road crash; highway blocked

Chattogram, March 13 -- Three people including two siblings were killed when a bus hit a battery-run autorickshaw from behind in Chattogram's Chandanaish upazila on Thursday morning. The accident occ... Read More