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Country has enough stock of sacrificial animals: Livestock Adviser
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter said the country has sufficient stock of sacrificial animals to meet the rising demand ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
'Tax proposal on workers' welfare funds is unacceptable'
Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmed, Chief of the Labour Reform Commission and Executive Director of the Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS), has strongly protested the proposed tax on contributions to the Workers' Participation Fund, Welfare Fund, and Workers' Welfare Foundation Fund in the 2025-26 national budget. He called the decision "unacceptable and unfortunate."
EC calls for NID to be mandatory for all jobs: NID Director General
The Election Commission (EC) thinks that the National Identity Card (NID) should be mandatory for all jobs, including government offices.
Why canceling Faruque Ahmed's BCB nomination is not illegal: HC
The High Court has issued a rule asking why the cancellation of Faruque Ahmed’s nomination as a BCB director and the appointment of Aminul Islam Bulbul in his place should not be declared illegal and beyond legal authority.
We presented budget amid limited resources and high demands: Finance Adviser
Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed said this year’s budget was prepared with limited resources and numerous demands.
Factory worker’s suicide sparks violent clash with police in Gazipur
A tragic incident unfolded in the Naynpur New Market area of Sreepur, Gazipur, when a worker at Jinnat Knitwear Limited factory died after jumping from the factory roof on Monday night.
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.
Ali Riaz stresses building minimum consensus for national charter by July
Professor Ali Riaz, co-chairman of the National Consensus Commission, has urged political parties to identify key areas where at least a minimum consensus can be reached, with the aim of finalizing a national charter by July.
Bail denied for Chinmoy Das in Alif murder, 4 other cases
Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Abu Bakar Siddique has rejected bail for Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for the Sanatani Jagaran Jote, in five cases filed at Kotwali Police Station, including the murder of advocate Saiful Islam Alif.
Passenger photos to be taken during Eid journey to prevent robbery: Home Adviser
In a move to enhance security during the upcoming Eid holiday, the government will require transport operators to photograph all passengers boarding long-distance buses at every stop, Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced Tuesday.
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