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Why did a ridiculous incident occur in NBR's online meeting?
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is an important agency of the Government of Bangladesh. The NBR’s role is to formulate and implement policies regarding taxes and duties for the government. This includes matters such as customs, value-added tax (VAT), and income tax. In addition, it is also the responsibility of the NBR to prevent smuggling, conclude international agreements, and represent the government in any matter related to revenue policy. If such a ridiculous incident takes place in an online meeting of such an important agency, it is undoubtedly unfortunate for the nation.
Iran-Israel attacks: What dire situation awaits?
The Iran-Israel conflict for now appears to be confined to just the two countries. The United Nations and other nations continue to urge both sides to exercise restraint; but will they listen? And if not, what will happen? What will be the consequences if the conflict turns into a prolonged war?
Let doves of peace fly in the sky, not missiles
The current crisis between Iran and Israel is largely rooted in history. Renowned psychologist Sigmund Freud once said that wars of this nature continue until one side completely annihilates the other. So, will they not stop until one side is utterly destroyed?
Urgent action needed to control dengue
With the arrival of monsoon, dengue turns into a deadly mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh every year. Alongside claiming numerous lives, it severely disrupts the healthcare system. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), at least five people died from dengue in the 24 hours leading up to 8am on Friday. Among them, four were from Barguna. This marks the highest daily death toll from dengue so far this year. During the same period, 159 new patients were admitted to hospitals, with 124 cases reported from the Barishal division alone.
Fighting corruption requires action, not just words
Corruption is so deeply rooted in Bangladesh that even children and the mentally ill recognize it as the nation’s biggest problem. Time and again, Bangladesh has earned the dubious
Let Eid-ul-Azha be celebrated in the glory of sacrifice
Eid-ul-Azha means the festival of sacrifice. But the essence of this sacrifice goes far beyond the ritual slaughter of animalist lies in the willingness to give up one’s inner brutality, ego, and selfish desires. Every year, this holy occasion reminds Muslims around the world of the profound values of self-purification and surrender to the will of Allah. In Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority country, Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated with the same spiritual significance and festivity as Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid-ul-Azha is also celebrated as a major religious festival in Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority country.
When Will the Country Break Free from the Cycle of Eid Holiday Traffic Jams
The Eid celebration can only be joyful when people can reach their loved ones safely and comfortably. But for many, especially considering road conditions, this joy turns into anxiety. The severe traffic jam that people leave Dhaka every year during Every Eid holiday has turned into an inevitable misery.
Why does money spent on river, canal excavation go down the drain
The Views Bangladesh published an editorial on May 24 noting that despite spending thousands of crores of taka, the navigability of the Old Brahmaputra River could not be restored. Even after the project’s deadline passed, the work remained incomplete, and crores of taka were embezzled. On May 25 (Sunday), news reports revealed that after spending Tk 30 crore, the Old Buriganga channel has again turned into a garbage dump.
Anwara Begum got bail, will the nation get bail?
Anwara Begum is 69 years old. According to her daughter Nabila Mahjabeen, her mother has long been suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes. Due to osteoporosis, she cannot walk properly. She retired from Jagannath University four years ago. Since her retirement, she has not been involved in any political or professional activities.
Will raising costs help regulate battery-powered rickshaws
Competing with heavy vehicles like buses and trucks, these lightweight vehicles often dominate the roads, occupying large sections of public thoroughfares. Their drivers typically ignore traffic laws, leading to frequent and unpredictable accidents.
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