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Alive journalist shown as "martyr" in July documentary
Alive journalist shown as "martyr" in July documentary
Politics

Alive journalist shown as "martyr" in July documentary

Journalist Mizanur Rahman Sohel has found himself mistakenly listed as a martyr in a presentation about journalists killed during the "July Mass Uprising." The incident occurred during an event titled "July Through the Eyes of Journalists" at a five-star hotel in Dhaka, organized by the Democratic Journalist Alliance (DJA) on Monday (August 17). National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Chief Whip of the Opposition in Parliament, Md. Nahid Islam, attended the event as the chief guest.

Cabinet approves proposal to reduce customs duty, taxes on green chilli, tomato import
Cabinet approves proposal to reduce customs duty, taxes on green chilli, tomato import
Trade and Economy

Cabinet approves proposal to reduce customs duty, taxes on green chilli, tomato import

To ensure food security, stabilize essential commodity prices, and protect the purchasing power of general consumers, the cabinet has approved a proposal to reduce import duties and taxes on green chillies and tomatoes. The proposal to lower import duties on these items for a specific period was approved during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, as announced in a press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office on Monday night (August 17).

Indian trade delegation visits Dhaka to strengthen Bangladesh-India trade
Indian trade delegation visits Dhaka to strengthen Bangladesh-India trade
Trade and Economy

Indian trade delegation visits Dhaka to strengthen Bangladesh-India trade

A 14-member high-level delegation of top Indian industrial representatives has arrived in Dhaka on a three-day visit aimed at further strengthening trade and economic cooperation between Bangladesh and India. Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the visit takes place from August 17 to 19. The primary objective of the visit is to expand bilateral trade and investment while exploring new avenues for economic cooperation.

Government decides to change fiscal year period to April 1 - March 31
Government decides to change fiscal year period to April 1 - March 31
National

Government decides to change fiscal year period to April 1 - March 31

The government has decided to change the period of the country's fiscal year. While the financial year has traditionally been calculated from July 1 to June 30, under the new decision, the fiscal year will run from April 1 to March 31.

Former MP Iqbal's office sealed, over 300 deeds, cheques seized
Former MP Iqbal's office sealed, over 300 deeds, cheques seized
Politics

Former MP Iqbal's office sealed, over 300 deeds, cheques seized

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has concluded a four-day raid at the office of former Awami League Member of Parliament and former Premier Bank Chairman H.B.M. Iqbal located in Iqbal Center, Banani. Following the operation, his chamber and a director's room were sealed, though the entire Iqbal Center was not locked down.

BB Mandates At Least 4 Percent Credit Distribution in Agriculture
BB Mandates At Least 4 Percent Credit Distribution in Agriculture
Trade and Economy

BB Mandates At Least 4 Percent Credit Distribution in Agriculture

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has raised the agricultural credit disbursement target for the current fiscal year by nearly 54 percent to Tk 60,000 crore, while making it mandatory for commercial banks to channel at least 4 percent of their total loans into the agricultural sector, up from the previous requirement of 2.5 percent. In the preceding fiscal year, the agricultural credit target stood at Tk 39,000 crore.

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