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January 24, 2025, 2:58 am

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Election in late 2025 or early 2026: EC Masud Switzerland reaffirms support to Bangladesh during important phase of transition Fire service conducts nationwide drives to improve safety Poaching threatens the Sundarbans’ survival Revenue collection falls 6% in first half of FY25 World Bank to provide $30m more for Bangladesh’s power transmission network Court orders seizure of Sadhan Chandra Majumder’s tax records 71 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants held in Malaysia Another bomb menace at airport, nothing found ATM Azharul Islam’s review hearing rescheduled for Feb 20

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How sugar corporation’s money mess drags 5 state-owned banks into trouble

TDS Desk When it comes to financial mismanagement, the Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) serves as a glaring example of how a single government organisation can jeopardise the

Finance Division launches Internal Audit Unit for financial transparency

UNB The Finance Division has formed an independent Internal Audit Unit to minimise financial risks and ensure proper management within government institutions in Bangladesh, said Finance Division Secretary Md Khairuzzaman

22,000 tonnes of rice arrive from Myanmar

TDS Desk The Chattogram port has received 22,000 tonnes of Atap rice from Myanmar, transported by the MV Golden Star. The consignment, imported on a government-to-government (G2G) basis, marks the

Imran Khan gets 14-yr Jail in graft case

AFP, Rawalpindi A Pakistan court on Friday convicted former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in a landmark graft case, sentencing Imran to 14 years in

Make tax policy that helps SMEs, women: Experts

TDS Desk: They have called on policymakers to create income-generating policies that target a wider segment of the population, including a significant number of women. The discussants emphasised the need

Govt set to scrap VAT hikes on mobile bills, medicines, restaurants

TDS Desk: The interim government has decided to return to the old duty regime for mobile bills, medicines and restaurants, and halt last week’s VAT hikes. Furthermore, new VAT hikes