India will work with the government in Bangladesh that is elected through a free, fair, and participatory election, regardless of which political party comes to power, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is set to hold a public hearing in November to gather citizens’ complaints and opinions on telecom services.
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.
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.
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.
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.