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Paddy procurement target may not be achieved in Sirajganj

Sirajul Islam Shishir Paddy procurement target for the government warehouse in Sirajganj may not be achieved this season due to less interest of the farmers, it is alleged. Various complications

Citizens’ committee demands immediate withdrawal of VAT, SD hike ordinance, reinstatement of TCB truck sale

TDS Desk: Criticizing the recent moves, its General Secretary Akhtar Hossain told a press conference on Saturday (11 January) that this would result in an increase in the country’s inflation.

Banks brace for stricter NPL rules, fear loss, eroding capital base

TDS Desk: All types of loans will be classified as non-performing after three months of being overdue – instead of the current six months – effective from April 2025, as

Govt decision to increase VAT suicidal: DCCI

TDS Desk: “The entire cost of this increase in VAT and SD will fall upon the people, which will hamper national and international investments and trade,” he told a press

‘Good governance has stopped money laundering’

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur has claimed that the establishment of good governance has effectively stopped money laundering in the country. He made these remarks at

US, UK unveil widespread sanctions against Russia’s energy sector

TDS Desk: The United States and Britain on Friday announced sanctions against Russia’s energy sector, including oil giant Gazprom Neft, just days before outgoing President Joe Biden leaves office. The