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Credit access drives rural transformation in Bangladesh: Study

Staff Correspondent: A new study published in Nature Portfolio highlights that increased access to credit significantly promotes rural transformation in Bangladesh by enhancing agricultural production and non-farm employment opportunities. The

Next budget to see cuts in tax waiver: NBR Chairman

Staff Correspondent: NBR chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Wednesday announced that next national budget may witness a significant cut in tax exemption system. “This time (in budget for 2025-26

‘Efforts underway to further reduce essential goods prices’

Staff correspondent: Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed said that the prices of essential goods have not increased compared to the previous year. Speaking about the impact on consumers, he acknowledged,

TCB starts countrywide sale of essential goods

Staff Correspondent: Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) on Wednesday started selling of essential commodities through trucks in all 64 districts to ensure benefits for low-income groups. In Tangail, on the

Ban bulkhead movement to avoid waterway accidents during Eid trips: SCRF

Staff Correspondent: Shipping and Communication Reporters Forum (SCRF) and the National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways (NCPSRR) on Wednesday urged the government to ban movement of sand-carrying vessels

CNG filling stations to remain closed for 4.5hrs daily during Ramadan

Staff Correspondent: CNG filling stations will remain closed daily for four and a half hours, from 2:30pm to 7pm, during Ramadan, according to the Energy and Mineral Resources Division. This