A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place on Thursday (2 January), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
VAT hike won't impact inflation or prices of essentials: Finance adviser
The increase in value-added tax (VAT) on 43 goods and services will not significantly impact overall inflation, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed assured the public today (2 January).
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Exports grow 17.72% in Dec on robust RMG
Bangladesh's merchandise exports experienced positive growth for the fourth consecutive month, increasing by 17.72% year-on-year in December, primarily driven by readymade garment (RMG) shipments.
Dense fog and chilly winds grip Dhaka as cold wave descends
Dhaka city has been gripped by intense cold and dense fog since this morning (2 January).
Number of voters rises by 18 lakh to 12.36cr, final list on 2 March: EC
The Election Commission (EC) published the 2025 draft of the updated voter list today (2 January), revealing a 1.5% increase in the total number of voters compared to the previous year.
15 killed as US Army veteran flying ISIS flag rams truck into New Orleans crowd
A US Army veteran flying an ISIS flag from his truck swerved around makeshift barriers and plowed into New Orleans' crowded French Quarter on New Year's Day, killing 15 people in an attack officials said may have been carried out with the help of others.
