US senators reached a bipartisan deal Sunday that would resume federal funding and end a shutdown which has stretched to a record 40 days and forced many government operations to grind to a halt. The deal between Democratic and Republican senators — just the first step to halting the shutdown — came as authorities warned US air travel could soon “slow to a trickle” as thousands more flights were cancelled or delayed over the weekend. Outlets including CNN and Fox News reported lawmakers had reached a stopgap agreement to fund the government through January after wrangling over health care subsidies,…
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The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched an Online VAT Refund Module to facilitate the online submission, processing, and direct transfer of VAT refund amounts to taxpayers’ bank accounts. Through the introduction of the new module, a digital linkage has been established between the existing Integrated VAT Administration System (iVAS) and the Ministry of Finance’s iBAS++ system. This will enable the transfer of approved VAT refunds directly to the designated bank accounts of taxpayers through the Bangladesh Electronic Fund Transfer Network (BEFTN). Using the Online VAT Refund Module, a taxpayer will be able to submit a claim for VAT…
The director general of the BBC announced his resignation Sunday following a row over the editing of a documentary about Donald Trump as the US president attacked “corrupt journalists”. Tim Davie and the broadcaster’s head of news, Deborah Turness, resigned after accusations that a documentary by its flagship Panorama programme had edited a speech by Trump in a misleading way. Reacting to the news, Trump said “corrupt journalists” had been exposed, adding “these are very dishonest people who tried to step on the scales of a Presidential Election”. Announcing his resignation Davie said in a statement posted on the BBC…
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul today visited the Mohila Karigori Proshikkhan Kendra (Women Technical Training Centre) here in the district to observe its teaching, learning and other academic activities. During the visit, Dr. Nazrul toured various academic sections and programs of the centre and exchanged views with students and teachers. Expressing satisfaction with the centre’s activities, he praised the dedication of the teachers, students and staff. “I’m very much delighted to see the sincerity and honesty,” he said. Principal of the centre, Shafiqul Islam, briefed the adviser on its initiatives aimed at empowering women through skill…
Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Adviser Sharmeen S Murshid today praised the youth for their resilience and leadership and said they would build a “New Bangladesh” with utilizing the power of young generation. “Amid the hardships of the July Uprising, I see new leadership in the wounded faces of the youth. We will build a new Bangladesh by developing the power of the young society,” she said. She made the remarks after inaugurating a youth rally titled “Involvement of the Youth Community in the Protection of Children and Women”at the auditorium of Bangladesh Film Archive at Agargaon in…
Newly appointed Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh Thitiporn Chirasawadi has reaffirmed her commitment to promoting economic cooperation that delivers tangible benefits for both nations while fostering stronger people-to-people exchanges and mutual understanding. In a message issued upon assuming office in Dhaka, Ambassador Chirasawadi expressed deep admiration for Bangladesh’s dynamic growth and national identity, describing the country as “an emerging economy with a proud history, vibrant culture, and resilient spirit.” She said Bangladesh holds growing strategic importance for Thailand, citing strong economic potential and cultural affinity between the two South and Southeast Asian neighbours. “Our countries share a vital geographical link through…
Nearly a million people have been evacuated and floodwaters were rising in the Philippines on Sunday before Typhoon Fung-wong’s expected late-night landfall on the east coast. The super typhoon, which comes just days after another storm ravaged the country, was working its way west with winds of 185 kilometres (115 miles) per hour near the centre and gusts of up to 230 kph as of 11 am (0300 GMT), the state weather service said. With a radius spanning nearly the whole of the Philippines, Fung-wong is expected to bring wind and heavy rain to broad swathes of the archipelago nation,…
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today said political parties must adopt a firm and unified stance on the fallen fascist Awami League, calling its recent move an “existential threat” to the nation’s democratic future. “It’s time for all political parties to take a clear position regarding Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League. The way she is still speaking — branding those who participated in the July Uprising as terrorists — is deeply alarming,” Shafiqul said. He made the remarks while speaking at a policy dialogue organized by TRACE Consulting on how political parties can use technology to better reflect…
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has called on all members of the Bangladesh Police to carry out their duties with the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and efficiency, and ensure a fair parliamentary election. He made the call while addressing a special views-exchange meeting on law and order, organized by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) at the Bangladesh Police Auditorium in Rajarbagh on Saturday, said a press release issued today. Chaired by DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali, the meeting brought together top law enforcement officials, including Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director General AKM Shahidur Rahman, Additional IGP (Grade-1)…
Taipei, Nov. 7 (CNA) Taiwan’s Investigation Bureau and the Eswatini Financial Intelligence Centre (EFIC) have signed an agreement to strengthen joint efforts against money laundering, terrorism financing, and the financing of weapons proliferation. Investigation Bureau Director-General Michael Chen (陳白立), who signed the deal in Taipei on Thursday with EFIC Director Babhekile Gugu Matsebula, said the pact marks a new milestone in law enforcement and financial security cooperation between the two countries. The pact is the 63rd cooperation agreement Taiwan has signed with foreign financial intelligence agencies, and it will enable a faster and more secure exchange of financial intelligence to…
