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Revenue collection falls 6% in first half of FY25

TDS Desk: The government’s revenue collection fell 6% in the first half of fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) from the same period the previous year, making it nearly impossible to meet

World Bank to provide $30m more for Bangladesh’s power transmission network

TDS Desk: The government of Bangladesh and the World Bank have signed an agreement as additional financing on the Enhancement and Strengthening of Power Transmission Network in Eastern Region Project

Land adviser instructs to ensure people’s desire

TDS Desk: Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumdar has instructed officials to work devotedly for the welfare of the country following government laws and regulations. “We must be aware of the

CA Yunus begins hectic 2nd day in Davos with 14 meetings lined up

TDS Desk: Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus began a hectic second day at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Wednesday, with a packed schedule of at least 14 meetings planned

NBR revises VAT rates across multiple sectors

TDS Desk: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued several notifications by re-fixing the rates of VAT, supplementary duty and excise duty on some goods and services, which were

Decline in rod sales threatens Tk7,50,000cr investment

TDS Desk: Sales of construction rods have plummeted by 70% in the past four months, posing a significant threat to investments worth Tk7,50,000 crore across 200 steel rerolling mills, according