The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Tuesday reported an unprecedented response from taxpayers, with more than 10,000 income tax returns filed online on the very first day of the 2025-26 tax year e-return submission.
A new platform named ‘Mancha 71’ has been formed to prevent distortion of Bangladesh’s Liberation War history and uphold the honour of freedom fighters. The group made its debut Monday evening through a press release signed by Mancha 71 coordinator Professor Abdullah Al Mahmud (Bir Protik) and freedom fighter Z I Khan Panna.
The Ministry of Commerce has dissolved the current board of the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) amid allegations of irregularities and financial misconduct. To ensure proper functioning of the organization, the ministry has appointed an administrator to oversee ATAB’s operations.
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed serious concerns over the trajectory of the National Citizen Party (NCP), describing its current course as “suicidal.” The organization noted that while the formation of the NCP from the anti-discrimination movement was initially seen as a significant political development, the party’s progress has been questionable in many respects.
Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that mob activities in the country have decreased compared to previous years. While the law and order situation has not yet reached the ideal level, the government is making persistent efforts to improve the situation.
Despite frequent negative portrayals, Bangladesh's economic situation is not as bleak as it is often presented, said Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, Finance Adviser and former governor of Bangladesh Bank.