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the former caretaker government advisor and economist AB Mirza Azizul Islam. Sketch: TBS
Budget

More money for social security won’t pay off due to flawed schemes: Mirza Aziz

The NBR is not able to meet its tax collection targets. Half of the TIN holders in the country do not file income tax returns. They should investigate this issue, he said

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaks at a discussion on 8 June. Photo: UNB
Politics

Not the bait, budget provides a fresh feast for the big fishes: Fakhrul

Speakers at a discussion on ‘National Budget for 2024-2025 and the Medium-Term Outlook on the Bangladesh Economy’ held at BIDS office in Dhaka today (8 June). Photo: TBS
Budget

Budget allocation for education, health far below global standard: BIDS

Toab seeks withdrawal of VAT imposed on tourism 
Budget

Toab seeks withdrawal of VAT imposed on tourism 

File photo of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader. Photo: UNB
Economy

Not bothered by CPD, TIB reaction on budget: Quader

Proposed budget: BNP to give reaction on 9 June
Budget

Proposed budget: BNP to give reaction on 9 June

Logo of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB). Photo: Collected
Budget

Distinction between legitimate and illegitimate income not clear in budget: ICAB

Photo: TBS
Budget

Computer Samity calls for withdrawing 5% additional duty on laptop imports 

Logo of Nagad. Photo: Courtesy
Budget

Proposal to expand social safety net positive: Nagad

Dr Selim Raihan, executive director of Sanem, at a program titled 'Sanem Budget Review 2024-25' held at the Brac Center Inn today (8 June). Photo: Courtesy
Budget

Inflation, GDP growth targets in budget unrealistic: Sanem

Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (Toab) President Md Rafeuzzaman meets the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industries (FBCCI) President Mahbubul Alam at his office in the capital on Saturday, 8 June. Photo: Courtesy
Budget

Toab demands withdrawal of 15% VAT on tourism sector

A general view of the Bepza Economic Zone in Mirsarai of Chattogram. Three companies are poised to initiate production in the economic zone later this month. Photo: TBS
Budget

1% import duty threatens foreign investment in economic zones: Stakeholders

File photo of scrap RMG fabrics. Photo: Rajib Dhar
RMG

BTMA calls for removal of 7.5% VAT on scrap RMG fabric, 15% on recycled fibres