BD migrants warn of fallout from US remittance tax
NY Correspondent : A controversial new bill in the United States could soon impose a 5 per cent tax on all remittances sent abroad by non-citizens, a move that is expected to significantly impact...
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‘No Requital’
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh has decided not to retaliate against India’s recent imposition of restrictions on the entry of Bangladeshi goods through land ports. ommerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman confirmed the stance on Tuesday following...
TIB asks govt to end undisclosed wealth amnesty
Staff Reporter : Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called on the government to permanently eliminate all direct and indirect avenues that allow the whitening of undisclosed wealth through the promulgation of a new ordinance....
Misconception cleared, NBR to remain dissolved
Staff Reporter : Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed stated yesterday that the “misconception” between the interim government advisers and officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has been resolved. The finance ministry is now...
Starlink debuts in Bangladesh with premium internet packages
Staff Reporter : Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, officially commenced operations in Bangladesh on Tuesday, marking a major step forward for the country’s digital infrastructure. The announcement, made via Starlink’s official X account,...
BJP’s sectarian gamble falters as Bangladesh, Pakistan recalibrate ties
Special Report : India’s long-standing strategy of consolidating regional influence through partisan alliances is unraveling, as Bangladesh – historically aligned with New Delhi – pivots toward deeper engagement with Pakistan. This recalibration comes in...
Protests grow, deadlines loom
Abu Jakir : The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has intensified its campaign against the interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, escalating both political rhetoric and street-level demonstrations amid growing...
Unrest in Dhaka: CA urges calm as security chiefs meet
Staff Reporter : As political tensions continue to escalate and widespread protests grip the capital, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus convened a high-level meeting with the heads of Bangladesh’s armed forces on Tuesday, urging...
BAF modernises MiG-29s amid regional tensions
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has embarked on a major modernisationprogramme aimed at upgrading its fleet of MiG-29 fighter jets. The initiative seeks to restore full operational readiness and extend the...
Structural weaknesses undermine economic reforms
Staff Reporter : Despite early signs of economic stabilisation-including a slight decline in inflation and efforts to stabilise the foreign exchange market-Bangladesh’s broader economic reform agenda remains hampered by deep-rooted structural challenges and weak...
Bangladeshis credit card spending shifts
Gazi Anowar : A significant transformation in the overseas spending patterns of Bangladeshi credit card users is pointing toward greater financial diversification and increased domestic economic activity. The most recent data from Bangladesh Bank...
Ishraque’s supporters block Gulistan road
Staff Reporter : Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain protested again for the 4th day on Monday by blocking the main gate of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) headquarters, Nagar Bhaban. Besides, hundreds...