BTRC to hold public hearing on telecom complaints in November
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is set to hold a public hearing in November to gather citizens’ complaints and opinions on telecom services.
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Holy Cross College stands beside women footballers from Janagaon
The story of young girls from Janagaon, a remote village in Pirganj, Thakurgaon, reaching football fields at home and abroad is one of resilience and struggle. Despite all odds, they have played with courage and determination—some of them now making it to the national level and bringing pride and honour to the country.
IMF approves $1.34b loan for Bangladesh
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the combined third and fourth reviews of Bangladesh’s economic programmes under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), Extended Fund Facility (EFF), and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), approving a total immediate disbursement of approximately US$1.34 billion.
FICCI criticizes budget’s tax structure over impact on investment and employment
The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has raised concerns over the newly announced budget, warning that its tax framework may deter investment and hinder job creation.
Budget not supportive of business and investment: DCCI
Although the proposed budget includes some positive steps such as inflation control, adjustments to the minimum tax, expansion of allowable deductions in various areas, widening of the tax net, and introduction of an automated return system, the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) believes it is not sufficiently supportive for creating a favorable environment for investment and ease of doing business. The budget lacks clear directives for expanding investment, improving business conditions, and reforming the CMSMEs and banking sector.
Over 18,000 suspicious transactions detected in 10 months: BFIU
In the first ten months of the 2024–25 fiscal year, a total of 18,025 suspicious transactions have been identified in Bangladesh. This number has already surpassed the total recorded in the previous full fiscal year. In 2023–24, the number of such transactions stood at 17,345—meaning there has been a 22.96% increase in suspicious transactions within a year.