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Keep daily essentials out of new VAT law ambit: CAB
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) on Saturday urged the government to keep the daily essentials out of the purview of the new VAT law for the sake of poor people.
300 top loan defaulters fail to repay Tk 50,942 cr: Minister
Dhaka, Jun 22 (UNB) - Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Saturday placed in Parliament the list of 300 top loan defaulters of the country involving Tk 50,942 crore.
The Finance Minister made the disclosure while responding to a tabled written question from ruling party MP Israfil Alam.
He said these loan defaulters took loans from all banks and financial institutions of the public and private sector.
He mentioned that the outstanding amount of these loan defaulters is Tk 70,571 crore while classified amount is Tk 52,837 crore.
Light to moderate rain likely over country: Met office
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB)- Bangladesh Metrological Department forecast light to moderate rain at many places over the country in the next 24 hours commencing from 9am on Saturday.
Paper importers demand 80pc import duty cut
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB)— The paper importers of the country on Saturday urged the government to fix five percent import duty in the budget from the existing 25 percent to help the local industry flourish.
Environment-friendly housing to be ensured everywhere: Minister
Dhaka, June 21 (UNB)- Housing and Public Works Minister SM Rezaul Karim on Friday said environment-friendly housing will be ensured across the country.
Football brings Rohingyas, locals closer in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar, June 21 (UNB)— Rohingyas and locals participated in a friendly football match in Leda area in Teknaf upazila on Thursday.
ePassport distribution likely to start from July
Dhaka, June 21 (UNB) – The Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP) is ready to begin distribution of digital passports, also known as ePassports, from July to ease immigration.
Overhaul budget system: Speakers
Dhaka, June 21 (UNB) - Speakers at a roundtable on Friday called for an urgent and complete overhaul of the budget system to attain the nation’s desired goal in line with spirit of the Liberation War.
Dhaka’s rail link with northern, southern regions resumes after 4 hrs
Gazipur, June 21 (UNB) – Train communication of Dhaka with northern and southern parts of the country was restored after four hours of suspension following the derailment of a compartment of a train at Salna in the district.
Missing siblings found dead in Buriganga
Keraniganj, June 21 (UNB) – The bodies of two siblings, who went missing following a boat capsize in the Buriganga River being hit by a launch at Sadarghat Launch Terminal in the city, were recovered from Wiezghat area of the river on Friday noon.