Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Dhaka Metropolitan South unit has expelled four of its leaders following an investigation into the attack on journalists in Dhanmondi on Tuesday, June 23.
The government owes Tk 13,144 crore to the country's four mobile phone operators, Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam told parliament on Wednesday.
Parliament on Wednesday (June 24) witnessed a debate among the lawmakers from treasury and opposition benches over a Quranic verse which ultimately involved the Home Minister and the Speaker as well.
A controversial social media post by a senior health official has ignited a debate over accountability in Bangladesh’s public healthcare system, after he said that journalists could be tasked with cleaning hospital toilets and washrooms if they believe they can manage the job better.
The government is planning to bring 16 business sectors—including grocery stores, beauty salons and restaurants—under a fixed VAT regime in the 2026-27 fiscal year as part of broader efforts to expand the tax net and boost revenue collection.
The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has urged vehicle owners to complete ownership transfer procedures immediately after selling a motor vehicle, warning that failure to do so could leave former owners liable for taxes, surcharges and other legal obligations.