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NBR extends deadline for submitting July-August VAT returns

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting online VAT returns for the July and August 2026 tax periods until October 15. No penalty will be imposed if returns are submitted within the stipulated time.

3 weeks ago 757 views

Country

State Minister for Public Works exchanges views with madrasa heads in Bhandaria

State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahmad Sohel Manzur, MP, held an exchange meeting with the heads of various madrasas in Bhandaria, Pirojpur.

3 weeks ago 1,012 views

Economy

Remittances reach $2.745 billion in September

In the just-ended September, $2.745 billion in remittances arrived in the country. Expatriate income increased by 2.2 percent compared with the same month last year.

3 weeks ago 936 views

Education

First Science Fair Held at Misbahul Ulum Kamil Madrasah

Under the theme ‘We will think anew, we will build anew—let life be full of science’, the ‘1st Science Fair-2026’ was held at Misbahul Ulum Kamil Madrasah in Motijheel, the capital.

3 weeks ago 974 views

Economy

Commerce Minister's meeting with RJSC and IBA to simplify business processes

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has emphasized reducing administrative complexity and increasing coordination of government services to make business, trade and investment activities simple, fast and effective.

3 weeks ago 662 views

Lament over suffering at Shahjalal, ‘Being born in the country is now tantamount to a sin’

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Lament over suffering at Shahjalal, ‘Being born in the country is now tantamount to a sin’

Popular travel content creator and dental surgeon Dr. Orakatul Jannat has expressed regret while alleging prolonged suffering at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

3 weeks ago 767 views

National

Some political parties are plotting to create anarchy in the country: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has alleged that attempts are being made to create anarchy by capitalizing on the undesirable activities of some leaders and activists of a political party in the country. He also commented that if this hinders the country's development, those involved will have to take responsibility.

3 weeks ago 666 views

National

Reserved women MP Misti's seat declared vacant

After BNP's reserved women's seat MP Ferdousi Ahmed Misti resigned, her seat has been declared vacant.

3 weeks ago 777 views

Politics

In Radda incident, ruling party compelled to take organizational action: Jamaat Ameer

Opposition leader and Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Shafiqur Rahman has demanded strict punishment for those involved in the attack and vandalism at Radda Health Center in the capital.

3 weeks ago 675 views

Stock Market

Finance Minister calls for making capital market institutional and paperless

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has called for transforming the country's capital market from reliance on retail investors to an institutional and fully paperless system. At the same time, he directed ICB to move away from its traditional course and transform into a market-based, competitive and professional institution.

3 weeks ago 644 views

Lifestyle

Today is International Coffee Day

Today, October 1, is International Coffee Day. The day is observed to recognize the contributions of all those involved, including farmers, workers, and traders, connected with coffee production and supply systems.

3 weeks ago 959 views

Economy

Leadership made garments the top export sector even with unskilled workers: Industries Minister

Industries and Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has remarked that leadership played a major role in turning the ready-made garment sector into the country's top export industry even with unskilled workers.

3 weeks ago 682 views

Country

Ilisha Biogas Village inaugurated in Bhola

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque has inaugurated the Ilisha Biogas Village in Bhola under the Department of Youth Development.

3 weeks ago 734 views

Others

Shishir Monir raises questions over summoning Salman Muqtadir's bank account

Lawyer Shishir Monir has raised questions over the summoning of social media content creator and actor Salman Muqtadir's bank account.

3 weeks ago 1,069 views

Economy

QR code is universal, there is no fee in this transaction: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said there will be no fee or charge for transactions through Bangla QR code to build a cashless Bangladesh and digital economy.

3 weeks ago 4,472 views

National

Not joint operations; coordinated activities of law enforcement agencies are a regular process: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said no formal decision has been made on joint operations in the country. He said the coordinated activities of Police, BGB, SRB and Ansar are part of a regular process.

3 weeks ago 632 views

National

MP Ferdousi Ahmed Misti ordered to resign

BNP reserved women's seat MP Ferdousi Ahmed Misti has been instructed to resign from the party and her MP post, party sources said. The instruction was given to her in writing.

3 weeks ago 684 views

National

500,000 US kits to combat dengue, directive to distribute nationwide

The United States has provided Bangladesh with 500,000 NS1 rapid diagnostic test kits to combat dengue. The kits were provided under the US-funded STRIDES program.

3 weeks ago 649 views

National

There is no benefit in increasing numbers if they do not go abroad with skills: Expatriates' Welfare Minister

Expatriates' Welfare Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury has remarked that without skills, merely increasing the number of workers going abroad will not bring real benefit to the country. He said expatriate workers must acquire the necessary skills before going abroad.

3 weeks ago 546 views

Banking Insurance

Brother-sister duo chairmen, defaulted loans rising at two banks

Uzma Chowdhury, a director of PRAN-RFL Group, and Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, chairman and chief executive officer of the same group, are serving as chairmen of Meghna Bank and Midland Bank. They are siblings. After they took charge, defaulted loans increased at both banks, according to relevant sources and bank data.

3 weeks ago 945 views

NBR extends deadline for submitting July-August VAT returns

State Minister for Public Works exchanges views with madrasa heads in Bhandaria

Remittances reach $2.745 billion in September

First Science Fair Held at Misbahul Ulum Kamil Madrasah

Commerce Minister's meeting with RJSC and IBA to simplify business processes

Lament over suffering at Shahjalal, ‘Being born in the country is now tantamount to a sin’

Some political parties are plotting to create anarchy in the country: Prime Minister

Reserved women MP Misti's seat declared vacant

In Radda incident, ruling party compelled to take organizational action: Jamaat Ameer

Finance Minister calls for making capital market institutional and paperless

Today is International Coffee Day

Leadership made garments the top export sector even with unskilled workers: Industries Minister

Ilisha Biogas Village inaugurated in Bhola

Shishir Monir raises questions over summoning Salman Muqtadir's bank account

QR code is universal, there is no fee in this transaction: Finance Minister

Not joint operations; coordinated activities of law enforcement agencies are a regular process: Home Minister

MP Ferdousi Ahmed Misti ordered to resign

500,000 US kits to combat dengue, directive to distribute nationwide

There is no benefit in increasing numbers if they do not go abroad with skills: Expatriates' Welfare Minister

Brother-sister duo chairmen, defaulted loans rising at two banks

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