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April 4, 2025, 6:39 pm

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President seeks more Japanese investment in ICT, tourism sectors

TDS Desk: President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday sought more Japanese investment in tourism, information and communication technology (ICT), medical and all other emerging sectors in Bangladesh. He made the call

Consignment of 2,450 metric tonnes of Indian rice arrives at Darshana Port

TDS Desk: A consignment of 2,450 metric tonnes of rice imported from India has arrived in the country via Chuadanga’s Darshana Land Port. The rice, transported by rail, arrived at

Rice prices soar despite record Aman output

Who’s to blame TDS Desk: Rice prices remain volatile across mills, wholesale and retail levels, despite a record-breaking rice production in the country following the completion of the Aman paddy

Tax hikes: Govt chooses easy option, burdens public with addl. Tk12,270cr

TDS Desk: In a progressive tax system, individuals with higher incomes bear a larger tax burden, reducing income inequality by requiring wealthier individuals to contribute more. Conversely, regressive taxes impose

ADP set for Tk49,000cr downsize amid lowest spending

TDS Desk: According to data from the Finance Division and the Planning Commission’s Programme Division, government fund allocations will decrease by Tk30,000 crore, or 18%, while foreign fund allocations will

How secure is your deposit, if a bank is liquidated?

TDS Desk: Bangladesh has the lowest deposit insurance coverage in South Asia, raising concerns among depositors, particularly as at least 10 banks have become “technically bankrupt” due to rampant corruption