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- Independence won thru student-mass people's blood must be retained: Annie
- Foreign Ministry holds event on International Mother Language Day
- Bangladesh embassy in Tokyo observes IML Day
- Farroque warns of conspiracy if election is delayed
- Govt emphasizes preserving endangered languages and ensuring diversity: Foreign Secretary
- Saudi Ambassador extends greetings in Bengali on Feb 21
- Discussion on mother tongue held in Bandarban
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- Poland introduces mandatory firearms training for children
- Only election can restore true democracy: Rizvi
- 25 foreign nationals pay tribute to language martyrs
- South Africa wins the toss, decides to bat against Afghanistan
- Hamas gave body of 'Gazan woman' not hostage Shiri Bibas: Netanyahu
- ADB, World Bank partner on FMRF to increase development impact
- Imported fruit prices surge by up to Tk100 per Kg ahead of Ramadan
- Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever
- CIA plans largest mass firing in nearly 50 years: New York Times
- Gill’s ton guides India to a comfortable win over Bangladesh
- Netanyahu orders 'intensive' West Bank operations after Israel bus blasts
DCs asked to bring doctors, traders in upazilas under tax net
Deputy Commissioners were instructed to bring doctors in districts, upazilas, and rural areas, who have substantial income but evade taxes, under tax net, said Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday, reports UNB. The directive was given to the deputy commissioners during the second...
Sharjah imposes 20% tax on natural resources companies under new law
Sharjah has introduced a 20% corporate tax on companies involved in both extractive and non-extractive activities related to natural resources, as announced on Thursday, reads a Khaleej Times report. The law, passed by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of...
Income tax return submission deadline extended
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Thursday extended the deadline for submitting income tax returns till February 16. Earlier, the last date of submitting income tax returns of all categories of taxpayers except those of companies for 2024-2025 fiscal year was January 31. The NBR issued...
Crypto giant Binance faces investigation in France for money laundering, tax fraud
French authorities have launched a judicial investigation into Binance, the worlds largest cryptocurrency exchange, citing allegations of money laundering, tax fraud, and illegal operations, some linked to drug trafficking. The probe spans offences from 2019 to 2024, including violations in France...
Proposed Revenue Commission to enhance NBR's tax efficiency
A high-level advisory panel has recommended establishing a dedicated commission to enhance the National Board of Revenues (NBR) capacity for tax administration and revenue collection through well-founded policies, reports UNB. The proposed Revenue Commission aims to develop revenue policies...
‘Taxpayers can submit income tax return online round the year’
National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan said taxpayers can now submit their income tax return round the year online but they have to pay extra charge. He made the announcement while speaking at the World Customs Day programme held at the Multipurpose Hall of the NBR where...
Court orders seizure of tax records of Nowfel
A Dhaka court on Sunday has ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to seize income tax documents of former education minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel. Judge Md Zakir Hossain of the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judges Court passed the order after an appeal was filed by ACC...
Revenue deficit stands at Tk42,000cr in 5 months
Chief Advisers Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said that the interim government has decided to impose VAT to reduce the revenue deficit, not in compliance with the conditions from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The press secretary said, The tax-to-GDP ratio in Bangladesh has been...
Nagorik Committee demands withdrawal of hikes in customs duties, taxes on products
Jatiya Nagorik Committee has demanded the withdrawal of two ordinances issued by the interim government increasing customs duties, taxes and VAT on hundreds of products and services, including daily necessities such as medicines, LP gas, powdered milk, and mobile phone SIM cards. At the same...
Benapole Customs forms IRM unit to boost revenue, stop tax evasion
Benapole Customs House has formed an Investigation, Research and Management (IRM) unit to play an effective role in preserving and securing revenue. Benapole Customs commissioner issued an office order in this regard on Monday. IRM officers will be considered to be on duty for 24 hours, reports...
Trump criticizes UK’s ‘major mistake’ on North Sea energy policy
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the U.K.s windfall tax on oil and gas producers in a social media post on Friday, joining other members of his incoming administration in voicing concerns over Prime Minister Keir Starmers agenda. The UK is making a very big mistake. Open Up the North...
Vietnam to end tax exemption on low-cost imports starting February
Vietnam will end its tax exemption on low-value imported goods, starting February 18, in a move that aims to regulate e-commerce and boost local consumption. This change, outlined in Decision 01 by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, impacts goods valued below VND 1 million (approximately $39.3),...
Online tax returns cross 10 lakh
The number of online income tax returns filed has crossed 10 lakh while the number of registrations for online return filing has crossed 16 lakh. According to the National Board of Revenue (NBR), using the website www.etaxnbr.gov.bd, individual taxpayers can easily and quickly submit their...
Govt freed edible oil from duty, tax, VAT until March 31
The government has exempted all edible oil, including canola and sunflower oil, from duty, tax, and VAT until March 31, 2025, aiming to increase the supply of such essential items in the market. To keep the market supply normal and the prices at a tolerable level during the holy month of...
How he amassed crores in assets, including 3 New York properties
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has uncovered illegal assets worth several thousand crores of taka belonging to Asadur Rahman Kiron, the former acting mayor of Gazipur City Corporation. Kiron, a prominent political figure with a history of switching parties, is currently the Vice President of...
Online tax return filings exceed 6 lakh
The number of online income tax return submissions in Bangladesh has surpassed six lakh. Moreover, over 13 lakh registrations for online return submissions have been recorded so far, according to a statement issued by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Sunday. The statement highlighted that...
Tesla looks to build teleoperations team for Robotaxi service
As Tesla prepares to launch its robotaxi service in the coming years, the automaker seems to be expanding its teleoperations team. A recent job listing reveals that Tesla is seeking a software engineer to help develop a teleoperations system, enabling human operators to remotely access and control...
Over 5 lakh tax returns submitted through online till now
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has so far received over 500,000 income tax returns online, the number is 129 percent higher than the same period of the of the previous year, reports BSS. As of Sunday, the number of online returns filings was 2,17,471. Over 12.50 lakh taxpayers have...