Economists say implementation of the ‘loan dependant’ budget for 2020-21 fiscal year will be a big challenge for the government as the collection of revenue has shrunk amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Budget lacks guidelines to address Covid-19 issues: CPD
Terming the proposed budget of 2020-21 FY traditional, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a leading think tank, on Friday said alleviating poverty, discrimination and creating employment should have been given priority in the budget instead of GDP growth.
Pabna SP infected by Covid-19
The Superintendent of Pabna Police Sheikh Rafikul Islam tested positive for the coronavirus on Friday.
One new dengue case reported in 24 hrs: Health DG
Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Friday reported one new dengue case in the last 24 hours until 8am.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh sees record 3,471 cases, 46 deaths
Bangladesh on Friday saw the highest-ever jump in coronavirus cases and deaths in a single day as the health authorities confirmed the detection of record 3,471 new patients and 46 deaths in the last 24 hours.
IBBL Dhaka East Zone holds special B Development Conference
Dhaka East Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized special Business Development Conference virtually on 10 June 2020, Wednesday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the bank addressed the conference as chief guest.
Swechchashebak league leader shot dead in Chittagong
Chittagong, June 12 – A Swechchashebak League leader was gunned down by some miscreants at Nanupur Bazar in Fatikchhari Upazila of Chittagong on Thursday night.
Dhaka reports 3187 new virus cases, 37 more deaths in a day
Bangladesh on Thursday saw another spike in COVID-19 cases as the health authorities of the country confirmed the detection of 3,187 new patients across the country in the last 24 hours, taking the total number to 78,052. Besides, the death…
Taxation proposals made in Bangladesh Budget 2020-21
Chapter Six: Revenue Collection Activities Madam Speaker 157. Till now I have discussed the expenditures of the Government. Now we shall focus on the sources of the expenditures. The major share of the expenditures will come from internal resources which…
BD Budget 2020-21 sets 8.2 pc ambitious GDP growth target
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Thursday set an ambitious target of 8.2 percent GDP growth for the next fiscal with a comprehensive plan that includes four main strategies although he himself admitted that all calculations about the global economy have turned…
Budget to overcome negative impacts with 4 key
Amid coronavirus crisis, the government has taken up a comprehensive plan with four main strategies discouraging luxury expenditures and prioritizing government spending that creates jobs. “We have taken a comprehensive plan to overcome the possible negative impacts of the pandemic…
BNP’s budget reaction imaginary, traditional: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday castigated the budget reaction of BNP, calling it pre-prepared and imaginary old story. “BNP’s budget reaction is pre-prepared, imaginary and a traditional old story,” he said in an immediate response at his…
People’s lives, livelihoods ignored in budget: BNP
BNP on Thursday said the proposed national budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year has failed to reflect people’s hopes and aspirations. In an instant reaction to the proposed budget, party standing committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said, “I think…
Budget proposes raising tax-free income threshold
The government has decided to change the tax-free threshold of income, tax rates and tax slabs for taxpayers other than companies and local authorities, especially individual taxpayers. Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Thursday proposed the changes as a gift…
Father killed by ‘son’ in Dinajpur
Dinajpur Correspondent A man was reportedly killed by his son in Birampur upazila of Dinajpur on Thursday morning.
Dhaka South City mayor orders setting up STS in every ward
Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh on Thursday directed the officials concerned to construct Secondary Transfer Station (STS) in every ward including the newly absorbed 18 wards.
Budget focuses on health, agri, safety net, job creation
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Thursday said he has brought about a structural change in this year’s budget in terms of setting priorities of the government by slightly deviating from traditional budget due to the coronavirus and its impact.
Budget ambitious but business-friendly: DCCI
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Shams Mahmud on Thursday said the proposed national budget for 2020-21 financial year is an ambitious one but finds it business-friendly.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh report 3187 new cases, 37 die
Bangladesh on Thursday saw another spike in COVID-19 cases as the health authorities of the country confirmed the detection of 3,187 new patients across the country in the last 24 hours, taking the total number to 78,052.
I want to be as fast as I can: Taskin
Sports Desk While he is working with his line and length, Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed also wants to increase his pace as he believes that he is dangerous for batsmen when he bowls fast.
38,708 tonnes of sweet potato produced in Rangpur
In the just ended Rabi season, 38,708 tonnes of sweet potato exceeding its fixed production target was produced in all five districts of Rangpur agriculture region.
Mominul welcomes ‘new normal’ of ICC
Dhaka, May 10: Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque though rued for the bowlers, welcomed the temporary rule changes by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Coronavirus: Bangladesh reports 3190 new cases, 37 deaths
Bangladesh on Wednesday saw another surge in new Covid-19 cases as 3190 more people were infected in the span of 24 hours, taking the total number to 74,865. Besides, the death toll stands at 1012 as the deadly disease claimed…
3 shops fined for selling oxygen cylinders at high price
A mobile court on Wednesday fined three shops on Shahongaccha Station Road area of Cumilla City for charging extra for oxygen cylinders.
Deepto TV to air new Turkish serial
Culture Desk A new Turkish serial titled Bahar will be broadcast on Deepto TV soon.
BD rejects reported Malaysian proposition over 269 Rohingyas
Bangladesh has ruled out any possibility to accept 269 Rohingyas detained by the Malaysian authorities saying it is no way Bangladesh’s responsibility.
Ctg Metro Police Commissioner Mahbubur Rahman virus infected
Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Mahbubur Rahman was diagnosed with coronavirus on early Tuesday. The CMP Commissioner himself confirmed the matter over phone at around 1am, saying that he tested positive but he had few symptoms of infection. “I’m doing…
2 more Rohingyas die from coronavirus in Cox’s Bazar
Two more Rohingya men died from coronavirus on Monday, taking total death in the Rohingya camp to three. One of them was 58 years old and a resident of camp-10 while another was 70 years and a resident of camp-7,…
Quader asks BNP not to hide truth for political ill motives
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday urged the BNP not for throwing stones in the dark by hiding the truth for politically ill intentions. He made the call during a regular briefing at his residence today. Referring to…
করোনা দুর্যোগেও চিকিৎসা বঞ্চিত মানুষ মারা যাচ্ছে প্রতিনিয়ত
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, করোনা মহামারীতেও স্বাস্থ্য বিভাগসহ বিভিন্ন বিভাগে দুর্নীতি হচ্ছে। অপরদিকে বিনা চিকিৎসায় মারা যাচ্ছে বনিআদম। যারা দেশের এই কঠিন মুহুর্তেও দুর্নীতি করে, সাধারণ মানুষের চিকিৎসার টাকা লুটেপুটে খায়…