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Finance Minister requested to reveal the names of debtors in Parliament
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24 Jun 2024, 10:52
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A. K. Azad, Independent Member of Parliament requested the Finance Minister to publish the list of debtors in the National Parliament.
He made this demand by participating in the general discussion on the proposed budget in the National Parliament on Sunday (June 23).
A. K. Azad said that the amount of non-performing loans in the country is Tk 1 lakh 82 thousand crore, but basically it is Tk 5 lakh crore.
He said, 'Everyone knows who took this money. Therefore, I have requested the finance minister to reveal the names of these debtors in the national parliament. They have looted the money of the bank and smuggled it. Now if they are allowed to bring money with 15 percent tax, it will be unfair.'
He also said that 'Awami League declared 'zero tolerance' against corruption in its election manifesto. How can the sovereign parliament legalize the laundering of black money? Why the source of black money cannot be questioned?'
A.K. Azad said 'In this year's budget, the operational expenditure has been estimated at Tk 5 lakh 6 thousand 971 crore. Out of this, 22.1 percent of the budget will be spent on the public administration sector. If you give such a budget to a ministry, it will be like the head is heavier than the body.'
He said, 'Recently I saw in the newspaper that cars are being bought for AC Land and UNO at a very high cost. But Indian ministers travel in cars made in their country. Does it reduce their dignity? Now is the time to think about these things.'
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Anar murder: Shimul, Tanvir, Shilasti placed on 5-day remand
The three assused naned Shimul Bhuiyan alias Shihab alias Fazal Mohammad Bhuiyan alias Amanullah Sayeed, Tanvir Bhuiyan and Shilasti Rahman on a five-day remand each in a case filed over the murder of Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim Anar.
They were produced before the court on Friday (May 31) after an eight-day remand.
Mahfuzur Rahman, assistant commissioner of Wari Zone of Detective Branch (DB) of police, also the investigation officer of the case, pleaded for an eight-day remand for the sake of investigation. After the hearing, the Metropolitan Magistrate of Dhaka, Shanto Islam Mallick passed the order.
On May 12, MP Anwarul Azim went to India from Kaliganj in Jhenaidah through the Gede border in Chuadanga's Darshana for treatment. He went to the house of a friend named Gopal Biswas at Mandalpara Lane in West Bengal. The next day, he left the house. Since then, Anwarul Azim has mysteriously disappeared.
Five days after leaving home, on May 18, Gopal Biswas filed a GD with Baranagar Police Station about the disappearance of Anwarul Azim. On May 13, he was murdered at Sanjeeva Residential Building in Kolkata's New Town. The body parts were then put in trolley bags and dumped in water bodies in different parts of Kolkata. Police have so far arrested Amanullah Sayeed alias Shimul Bhuiyan alias Shihab alias Fazal Mohammad Bhuiyan, 56, Tanvir Bhuiyan, 30, and Shilasti Rahman, 22. The CID of West Bengal Police has arrested a butcher named Jihad Howlader suspected over the murder.
Bangladesh stands top of human trafficking in Europe by sea
Human trafficking in Europe rises day by day. 12% died while crossing Europe illegally. In the last five years, 247 human trafficking cases were reported in Madaripur of which 1 thousand 252 are accused. Although only 164 people were detained. But not a single one punished. Bangladesh is at the top of the list to reach Europe by crossing the Mediterranean Sea. In the first 4 months of the current calendar, 21% of the people who entered Europe through this dangerous route are Bangladeshis.
According to UN statistics, Bangladesh is at the top of the list of people crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe. Its amount is 21%. Among them, 12% of Bangladeshis are dying.
According to local people, it is better not to go abroad on such a risky route. Many people have died or never come back. But no one should go abroad in such a way.
Still it is a burning question, why Bangladeshis going on this path, one of the deadliest route in the world? When asked about this to a person named Bandhan Mandal, who survived the boat, said that, 'After preparing to go abroad, I was told that the visa will be done within 1 year. 1 lakh was paid for this. But 1 was payable after receiving the visa. They take 30 thousand Tk. and the rest they not to return to me. Later we had to choose the way from Libya, is called Libya Game
Madaripur is one of the illegal immigration areas of Bangladesh. According to calculations, in the last decade, many Bangladeshis have died on their way to Italy by crossing the Mediterranean Sea, many of whom live in this Rajoir upazila.
60pc buildings of Dhaka to collapse if 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurs on Madhupur fault
A study conducted under the Urban Resilience Project of RAJUK revealed that if an earthquake of 6.9 magnitude occurs on Madhupur fault in Tangail, 13 lakh 91 thousand 685 to 8 lakh 64 thousand 619 buildings in Dhaka will collapse which is almost 60pc of Dhaka's buildings.
Rajuk chief engineer and project director Abdul Latif Helali revealed this information at a seminar on earthquake risk management organized by RAJUK on Saturday (June 1).
Abdul Latif Helali said that if an earthquake of magnitude 6.9 occurs in Tangail's Madhupur fault, 8 lakh 64 thousand 619 to 13 lakh 91 thousand 685 buildings in Dhaka will collapse, which is 40.28 to 64.83 percent of the total buildings. Apart from this, if an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 occurs in Sylhet Lineament, then 40 thousand 935 to 3 lakh 14 thousand 742 buildings of Dhaka will be damaged; Which is 1.91 to 14.66 percent of the total number of buildings.
According to the report, if earthquake occurs in the in the morning, then 2 lakh 10 thousand to 3 lakh 10 thousand people will be killed in Dhaka. 270,000 to 400,000 people will be killed in the afternoon, and 320,000 to 500,000 people will be killed at night.
Advance sale of train tickets started for Eid
On the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Adha, the advance sale of train tickets has started.
The sale of these tickets started on Sunday (June 2) from 8 am. Tickets of June 12 started to sold on June 2 and tickets of June 13, 14, 15 and 16 will be sold on June 3,4,5, and 6 respectively.
100% advance tickets are being sold online. No tickets are being sold from the counter.
Meanwhile, return tickets for June 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 can be purchased on June 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, respectively.
How to purchase
Passengers can easily buy tickets from the website of Bangladesh Railway. For this, you have to register once on the railway website. And those who have already registered, they can buy tickets by logging in directly.
Those who have not registered in advance should enter the website of Bangladesh Railway and click on the section 'Registration' at the top. Later a new page called Registration will appear. The required personal information must be provided accurately. Then a One Time Password (OTP) will be sent to the mobile number. After filling it correctly and clicking on the verify button, the registration will be done successfully. Later a new page named Bangladesh Railway will come. There the user will be automatically logged in. Then you can buy tickets.
To buy tickets, first you need to log into the website of the railways. If one is not logged in automatically, login by using email and password. Then on the page that appears, fill in the desired travel date, departure station, destination station category and click on the 'Find Ticket' button. Next page will show train name, seat availability and train departure time. From there you have to click on the 'View Seats' button according to the train and select the preferred seat subject to availability and click on 'Continue Purchase'.
In case of payment, an e-ticket will be automatically downloaded if you pay by Visa, MasterCard or Bkash. A copy of the ticket will also be sent to the e-mail of the passenger. After printing the ticket from the e-mail inbox, the pre-departure printed ticket can be collected from the concerned station by printing the e-ticket along with the photo ID. But there is no problem even if you don't print the ticket, you can show it from your mobile phone.
ACC to file two cases against Benazir, his wife and daughters
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, his wife and two daughters. The agency is preparing the case on the basis of the evidence found in the investigation of their illegal wealth.
Confirming the matter, a reliable source of ACC said that the ACC summoned Benazir on Thursday (June 6). His wife Zeeshan Mirza, eldest daughter Farheen Rishta bint Benazir and younger daughter Tahsin Raisa bint Benazir have been summoned on June 9.
Sources said that the former IGP fled the country with his wife and daughters. In this situation, the ACC will file two cases.
According to sources, a case will be filed against Benazir and her family on charges of acquiring illegal wealth. The ACC will also file another 'non-submission' case. If found guilty of amassing wealth beyond known sources of income, the punishment is 10 years in jail. In addition, Benazir and his wife and daughters could be sentenced to three years more in the non-submission case.
On condition of anonymity, an ACC official said notices will be sent to Benazir and her family members soon seeking their account of assets. If no one is found to receive the notice, it will be hung on the wall of the house. However, according to the news, it is believed that Benazir Ahmed will not be able to receive the notice as she has left the country with her family. In this case, there will be a 'non-submission' case.
In March, a national daily published a report accusing former IGP and Director General of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Benazir Ahmed of amassing huge wealth. Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman, MP of Habiganj-4 (Madhabpur-Chunarughat) constituency, appealed to the ACC chairman to investigate the matter.
30pc freedom fighters quota reinstate in govt jobs
The High Court has ordered to reinstatement 30 percent quota for freedom fighters in government jobs.
On October 4, 2018, a circular was issued abolishing 10 percent quota for women, 30 percent for freedom fighters and 10 percent for district quota.
On December 6, 2021, the High Court issued a rule asking why the circular should not be declared illegal.
The order was passed on Wednesday (June 5) after hearing the rule. It has been said that the circular issued in 2018 is illegal.
Secretaries to the Cabinet Division, Liberation War Affairs Ministry, Public Administration Ministry, Public Service Commission Chairman and others concerned have been made respondents to the rule which is returnable in seven days.
Budget 2024-25: Commodity prices may go up and down
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali presented the first budget of the 12th National Parliament on Thursday (June 6) at 3 pm. He started raising the proposed budget of Tk 7 lakh 97 thousand crore for the new financial year.
Every year after the announcement of the new budget, the prices of several products change. By withdrawing duties and taxes on some products, the prices of some products are reduced. Again, due to the imposition of new taxes on some products, the prices of many products increased.
The budget proposes to increase and decrease the prices of the following products.
Commodities those prices may rise:
Cigarettes
The price of all types of cigarettes is set to increase. A 60 to 65.5% supplementary duty hike on various categories of cigarettes has been proposed.
Phone and Internet services
The supplementary duty may increase SMS and call rates and internet costs.
Oils
Prices of furnace oil, lubricants, mineral lubricants, and base oil are likely to increase.
CNG Conversion Kits, and Cylinders
Import duty is proposed to increase from 3% to 5% on these goods. So, the expenditure may grow in this sector.
Power Plants
Import duty on equipment and materials for the Rampal power plant as well as various power generating stations has been increased from 0 percent to 5 percent.
Establishments at Economic Zones
It has been proposed to levy a 1 percent customs duty instead of a subsidised facility (duty-free) on the import of capital machinery and construction materials in economic zones.
Air conditioners and Refrigerators
Import duties on compressors and steel sheets used in AC production as well as raw materials for refrigerators have been proposed to increase. As a result, the price of air conditioners and refrigerators may increase.
Water Filters
The price of household water filters may increase as the import duty on these has been proposed to increase from 10 percent to 15 percent to promote the local manufacturers.
LED Bulbs
A proposed 10 percent import duty on energy-saving bulb manufacturing materials may raise the price of LED bulbs.
Car
Currently MPs can import cars at duty-free facilities. The finance minister has proposed to impose 25% supplementary duty and 15% VAT on the import of cars in the proposed budget by canceling this benefit in the budget to reduce inequality. On the other hand, some specific conditions have been added in the proposed budget to exempt hybrid and non-hybrid type cars to prevent duty evasion in luxury cars. As a result, prices of luxury cars are likely to increase.
Generator
Again, the use of generators in homes or industries is increasing to deal with load shedding. NBR has also looked there. One percent duty is being levied on the import of materials or parts used in the assembly and manufacture of generators. Therefore, the price of generator may increase in the market of the country.
Soft drinks and Energy drinks
VAT on soft drinks, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, mango bar may be increased from 5 to 10%. Apart from this, the minimum tax on carbonated beverages may be increased by another 2% to 5%. As a result, these products have to be bought at a higher price.
Fruit Juice
Apart from this, in the new budget, the finance minister proposed to increase the VAT rate from 5% to 15% on the production of mango bar, fruit juice, tamarind juice, guava juice, pineapple juice etc.
Cashew Nuts
A 5% to 10% import duty on shelled cashew nuts has been proposed as part of safeguarding the domestic industry. So, the price of these delicacies may increase.
Hospital Equipment
Importation of medical devices and equipment is allowed at duty free facility of referral or specialized hospital at 1% duty subject to compliance of certain conditions. In the next budget, the finance minister has proposed to increase the import of over 200 medical devices and equipment to 10%, which may further increase the medical expenses of critically ill patients.
Cosmetics
VAT is being increased on cosmetic products in the budget. Supplementary duty is being increased on cosmetics, lipstick, hair care products. Therefore, the prices of cosmetics items may increase.
Mobile Talking
If the scope of revenue collection is increased, the consumer will have to pay more for talking on mobile. At present, a consumer can talk about 73 taka if he recharges his mobile by 100 taka. The mobile operators deduct the remaining 27 taka as VAT and supplementary duties. If the 5 percent supplementary duty on mobile services is increased in the proposed budget, the consumer will be able to talk about 68 taka.
Security Services
In addition, security services have become almost essential in various sectors including homes, offices, and business establishments in big cities including the capital Dhaka. Now 10% Value Added Tax (Musak) or VAT has to be paid for taking such security services. The finance minister has proposed to increase it to 15% in the next budget.
Lease of Markets
In order to increase non-tax revenue, the rental price of markets at district, upazila and even union level will increase slightly in the next budget. Along with that, the land registration fee will also increase.
Entertainment Expenses
Many people visit amusement parks and theme parks to spend time with their families. Currently, 7.5% VAT is levied on entry and rides in amusement parks and theme parks. It is being increased to 15%. This will increase the cost of visiting the park.
Excise duty on the Rich
Of course, the rich are being overtaxed this time. Currently, the rich class pays income tax at 25%, in the future it will be 30%. Income tax at the rate of 30% will be paid if the annual income reaches 38 lakh 50 thousand taka. On the other hand, the bank excise duty is also being increased. Excise duty of Tk 1 lakh per year will be deducted from bank accounts above Tk 5 crore.
Other Products
Prices may also increase for products such as ice cream, amusement parks, and tourism services as the ministry also proposes VAT on these sectors.
Commodities whose prices may fall:
Essential commodities
The import duty of 30 essential commodities including rice, edible oil, sugar, chickpeas, milk and wheat has been proposed to be reduced.
Aircraft Engines & propellers
VAT withdrawal on imports of aircraft engines and propellers has been proposed considering the prospect of the aviation sector.
Powdered milk
A 20% supplementary duty on the import of packaged powdered milk has been withdrawn. This may reduce the price of imported powdered milk.
Laptops
VAT has been withdrawn on the import of laptops to stop the import of used laptops. Import duty has been reduced to about 20.50% from 31%.
Motorcycles
Import duty on engine parts has been reduced which may bring down the price of motorcycles under 250cc made in the country. However, price of motorcycles above 250cc is expected to rise.
Dengue test kits
Exemptions of import duty, value-added tax, and advance tax on rapid dengue detection test kits, dengue re-agents, and platelet and plasma test kits for dengue treatment have been proposed.
Kidney treatment
The import duty on dialysis filters and dialysis circuit products, the most popular tools for treating kidney patients, has been reduced from 10% to 1%.
Cancer Treatment
Import duty waiver on some equipment used in the treatment of cancer has been proposed. Apart from this, the concessional facility for the import of raw materials required for the production of medicines, medical equipment and health protection equipment will continue in the next financial year.
Carpets
Import duty on polypropylene yarn, the main raw material for making carpets, has been reduced from 10% to 5%.
Electric Motors
A subsidy has been proposed to increase the import of parts used in the production of electric motors.
Methanol: Methanol is one of the raw materials of industries such as medicine, washing plants, paint etc. The import duty rate has been reduced from 10% to 5% if this product is imported in bulk.
Agricultural machinery
Prices of agricultural machinery may decrease. Tariff benefits on import of agricultural inputs will be continued.
Foreign Chocolates
In the proposed budget, the Finance Minister has proposed to reduce the supplementary duty on import of chocolate from 45% to 20%. Due to this, the price of imported chocolate may decrease.
Switch-Socket
The price of switch-sockets used in households may decrease. Because the import duty of raw materials used in the production of switch-sockets, holders manufactured in the country is being reduced.
