Fueling corruption: Tax structure under fire
Economist Selim Jahan has said that complicated tax structures tend to encourage corruption, while the economy is currently facing pressure due to a lack of...
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Peace talk in Islamabad begins
Representatives from the United States and Iran held high-stakes negotiations in Pakistan’s capital on Saturday, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acting as the mediator in...
Larger budget on the table
The BNP-led government is preparing to expand public spending significantly in the upcoming national budget, citing growing economic pressures and policy commitments, according to senior...
Govt tests QR-based fuel distribution system
The government has launched a pilot programme of a QR code-based mobile application aimed at streamlining fuel distribution, reducing irregularities, and ensuring greater transparency in...
Airlines push for policy action
Bangladesh’s aviation sector is facing increasing operational pressure, prompting industry leaders to urge stronger government support to sustain operations and ensure long-term growth. The concerns...
Govt weighs options on police uniform revision
Uncertainty over the uniform of Bangladesh Police continues, with the force proposing a revision of the recently introduced iron-coloured uniform less than a year after...
War-driven oil shock jolts economy
Bangladesh’s already fragile economy is facing renewed strain as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East adds further pressure to fuel prices, foreign exchange reserves...
Bangladeshi cargo ship blocked in Hormuz
A state-owned Bangladeshi vessel has been denied permission to transit the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, forcing it to turn back despite a temporary ceasefire...
Opposition walks out over ‘deception’ claim
Opposition lawmakers staged a walkout from the Parliament on Friday evening, accusing the treasury bench of breaching a prior political consensus over the passage of...
Interim Ordinances: Parliament passes 20 bills
The Jatiya Sangsad on Friday passed 20 bills during its morning and afternoon sittings, marking significant progress in converting ordinances issued during the interim government...