NBR, ACC launch
fresh probes into
duty-free vehicle
import by ex-MPs
The National Board of Revenue and Anti-Corruption Commission have launched investigations into alleged corruption and tax evasions by members of the immediate past parliament in importing duty-free vehicles, government sources said...[ + ]
Draft coal policy incorporates new formulas for
export, royalty rate
Differences remain over mining method
New formulas for reduced export of coal and higher royalty rates have been incorporated in the draft coal policy but disagreement among energy experts and officials continues over the mining method....[ + ]
Central bank officials opting for lucrative
pvt sector jobs
There has been a tendency among the central bank officials of opting for private sector jobs, sources in the Bangladesh Bank said. The central bank in January issued appointment letters to 125 as assistant directors. Out of them, 22 never joined, two left before finishing the six-month orientation training, and about 20 are about to leave the jobs...[ + ]
Mashrafee boost
for Bangladesh
Bangladesh are determined to bounce back to winning ways and keep the series alive in the second ODI against India at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium today. Pace star Mashrafee bin Murtaza, who missed the first one-dayer due to a lower back strain, is likely to be included in the playing eleven...[ + ]
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