The deficit stood at Tk 580 billion at the end of February, seeing an addition of Tk 70 billion in a month. Revenue collection is 20.38 percent behind the revised target. The NBR received a revenue collection target of Tk 4.8 trillion for the entire fiscal year. In December, however, revenue collection saw an uptick for a single month, and it continued into January. This was reflected in the revenue collection in August when revenue collection dipped by 14.30 percent year-on-year.
Many homeowners don’t clean their properties properly," says DNCC Administrator Mohammad EjazArmy to help combat Aedes mosquitoes in Dhaka North as dengue threat loomsThe Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has enlisted the help of the Bangladesh Army to exterminate Aedes mosquitoes, the carriers of the deadly dengue fever, in the capital. Outlining the DNCC's plans to contain the threat of dengue, he said a public awareness campaign will be launched next week, encouraging residents to keep their homes clean. He added that dengue treatment corners will be set up at all public hospitals in Dhaka to ensure proper care for patients. There’s no room for error.”With the onset of the rainy season, the risk of dengue spreading intensifies, he warned. While mosquito control is essential, eliminating mosquitoes inside homes remains a major challenge.
They announced the programme at the foot of the Raju Sculpture of DU at 5pm on Tuesday in solidarity with KUET students. Earlier, the students took out a procession from the VC Chattar in solidarity with KUET students which ended at the foot of the Raju Sculpture. KUET students began a hunger strike on Apr 21 demanding the resignation of the VC. Farhan Aqib, a student of KUET’s 15th batch, demanded the resignation of the KUET VC and said: “If we all stand together on the streets, a VC like this and a useless administration will be washed away. “We have held a symbolic blockade for five minutes in Shahbagh today, if our demands are not met, we will move on to a tougher programme.”The Gonotantrik Chhatra Sangsad has observed a symbolic hunger strike in solidarity with the KUET students.
Police have recovered the body of a student of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University from a rented house in Hatirpool's Free School Street. The deceased, 24-year-old Pinak Ranjan Sarkar, was a postgraduate student of the Department of Drawing and Painting. Pinak and some others used to share accommodation at a rented house in Hatirpool, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Kalabagan Police Station. Police recovered his body hanging from a ceiling fan in the early hours on Tuesday, bdnews24.com. 387/5 on Free School Street and recovered Pinak’s body, which was hanging from the ceiling fan with a towel tied around his neck.
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An order has already been given to investigate the allegations against Shakib and submit a report. ACC spokesperson Akhtarul Islam confirmed bdnews24.com about the start of the investigation, but could not provide details. On Apr 6, ACC Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen said multiple allegations of “irregularities and corruption” against the allrounder were being investigated. The ACC had informed Shakib that it would let him go from the role in 2022 after allegations surfaced linking him to different “irregularities”. On Aug 28 last year, Supreme Court lawyer Milhanur Rahman Naomi filed a petition with the ACC to investigate the allegations against Shakib.
The interim government will seek the "repatriation" of fugitive Awami League (AL) leaders and former ministers as part of its goal to bring back those who fled abroad with charges of corruption, murder, and human rights violations, chief advisor's press aide Shafiqul Alam has said, reports bdnews24.com. He said, "Anyone who is accused-be it for corruption or murder-we will seek their repatriation in every case. "It is a moral responsibility for us, as well as that of the next government, to bring them under the law." He was further asked about the caretaker administration's efforts to bring these ministers back. The press secretary also alleged that most of the absconding AL leaders have "blood on their hands".
Some media organizations are advising their employees to take extra precautions when traveling to the US. On Wednesday, Bloomberg held a virtual meeting attended by hundreds of staffers that included guidance on how employees should prepare to deal with US immigration authorities. Outside legal counsel for the company told employees to bring more documents than usual to demonstrate their ties to the United States, including bank statements and lease agreements. The company’s lawyers also reminded foreign staff to make sure their I-94 paperwork was present, and to be prepared for additional questions and a more thorough/longer visa application and renewal process. While the company said it is not broadly concerned with travel in and out of the US for Bloomberg staff, it advised any staffers who have a criminal record of any kind to speak with the company before attempting to enter.
Most of Bangladesh's 80 million workers lack legal protection, says the commission chiefThe Labour Reform Commission has recommended introducing a national minimum wage and making Bangladesh’s labour laws “universal” to safeguard workers' rights across all sectors. To address labour unrest, it has also proposed creating a wage payment fund capable of covering two months’ salaries for workers in export-oriented industries. The identity of workers in every sector must be ensured.”News of workers' exploitation in both the country's export sector and local industries often makes headlines. “Every district currently has an assigned government representative to look after the welfare of informal sector workers,” he added. In addition, the commission recommends swift withdrawal of cases filed against workers during recent labour protests.
The operator of Delhi International Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, has paused works to upgrade one of its runways after passengers criticised lengthy flight delays, throwing the spotlight on increasing air traffic congestion in major cities in India. Data from Flightradar24 showed about 400 arrivals and 500 departures were delayed on Sunday - about 60 percent and 76 percent of total flights, respectively - which Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said was in part due to adverse wind patterns. India's civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday chaired a meeting attended by government, airport and airline officials to address challenges being faced by Delhi International Airport, according to a government statement. Delhi airport handled about 78 million passengers in 2024, making it the ninth busiest airport in the world, according to Airports Council International, as air travel booms in India post the pandemic. To handle the surge in air travel, government authorities have planned for second airports that would serve congested cities such as Mumbai and Delhi.
REUTERS/Amit DaveA cyclist rides past unloaded steel coils at the Deendayal Port in Kandla, in the western state of Gujarat, India, Apr 5, 2025. REUTERS/Amit DaveIndia, the world's second-biggest producer of crude steel, on Monday imposed a 12 percent temporary tariff on some steel imports, locally known as a safeguard duty, to curb a surge in cheap shipments primarily from China. Tensions over cheap steel imports into India predate that, with the investigation behind the latest move beginning in December. "The world is impacted by Chinese imports whether directly or indirectly," said the executive. New Delhi's leading steelmakers' body - which counts JSW Steel and Tata Steel among members, alongside the Steel Authority of India and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India - has raised concerns over imports and called for curbs.
Top officials of the companies that came under attack during the recent protests against Israeli onslaught in Gaza take part in a meeting with police and BIDA'Hotline' for protection of foreign investors to be openedBangladesh Police has decided to introduce a “hotline” to receive calls for assistance exclusively for the safety of foreign investors. Through this hotline, investing companies can directly seek police assistance in the case of any untoward situation. Top officials of foreign companies that were attacked and vandalised during the recent countrywide protests against Israel’s attacks on Gaza attacks also took part in the meeting. These top officials were from companies including Nestlé Bangladesh, Coca-Cola Bangladesh Beverages, Unilever Bangladesh, Bata, Reckitt Benckiser Bangladesh, PepsiCo, and Jubilant FoodWorks Bangladesh. “Most importantly, it reflects the government’s commitment—we will stand by investors, not just during times of development, but also during times of crisis,” he added.
Bangladesh's foreign currency reserves have once again exceeded above the $21 billion mark after nearly one and a half months. On the same date, the gross reserve – which includes different types of funds – was recorded at $26.73 billion, as per a bdnews24.com report. The last time the reserves crossed $21 billion was on Mar 6, when they stood at $21.40 billion under BPM6 and the gross reserve was $26.60 billion. However, later in March, following the payment of Asian Clearing Union (ACU) import bills, reserves again fell below the $20 billion mark. In March, the central bank paid $1.75 billion for ACU bills, according to its spokesperson and executive director Arief Hossain Khan.
Representatives of Bangladesh's Women's Affairs Reform Commission with Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. (Photo credit: bdnews24.com)DhakaAn Islamist group in Bangladesh has demanded the abolition of the Women's Affairs Reform Commission formed by the interim government to introduce reforms aimed at empowering women, saying it will launch a nationwide campaign to press for its demands. Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has sought the abolition of the commission, its spokesman Maulana Mamunul Haque told reporters on Sunday. Therefore, Hefazat demanded the recommendations be scrapped alongside the complete abolition of the commission, it added. The commission recommended a uniform family code instead of Muslim family law, which governs inheritance, marriage, divorce, and other issues.
The investigation report was submitted to the chief prosecutor's office on Sunday. This is the first time an investigation report has been submitted in a case since the interim government moved to prosecute the Awami League government's repression of students and the public as “genocide”. "Since the investigation report on the killing of six individuals was completed first, it has been submitted first as well." It was after his order that the police personnel used lethal forces.”Tajul said that 11 more documents have been submitted along with the investigation report. These include the United Nations investigation report on the July Uprising and the Human Rights Watch report.
