During the tenure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Dhaka WASA Managing Director Taqsem A. Khan allegedly carried out recruitment trade and approved project expenditures at will for nearly 15 consecutive years. On February 3, 2023, at Ekattor Television, I published an investigative report detailing how Taqsem A. Khan used political influence to carry out […]
In an effort to ease vehicle flow, the Dhaka South City Corporation has cut down footpaths along several major roads—some reduced by half, others by nearly two-thirds. In certain stretches, entire sidewalks have disappeared. From Moghbazar to Kakrail, pedestrians in one of the world’s most crowded cities are struggling to find basic space to walk. […]
Hundreds of importers are facing severe financial losses following the devastating fire at the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Investigations reveal that the majority of importers did not have “Air All Risk” insurance, leaving them ineligible for any compensation. Report by Sushanta k singha According to the terms of a Letter of Credit […]
Mahmud Hasan, the Acting Managing Director (MD) of the government-run Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation (PDBF), is facing multiple allegations of violating government regulations, financial misconduct, and abuse of authority. Though officially appointed as Acting MD nearly a year ago, Hasan has reportedly removed the word “Acting” from his official designation on all documents, business cards, […]
The land was purchased by the company for Tk 14.5 crore. However, sand worth Tk 142 crore was allegedly shown as being dumped for land filling. This undermines the proverb that the sun is hotter than the sand. By inflating costs in this way, the board of directors of Fareast Islami Life Insurance embezzled Tk […]
As part of the removal of Delta Life’s directors, false allegations of financial irregularities and corruption were circulated in their names to customers. On the basis of complaints made in the names of 10 policyholders without proper addresses or contact information, the regulatory body suspended the directors and appointed administrators. Even false complaints filed in […]
Cotton is unique among crops in Bangladesh because farmers can sell it at a fixed price from planting to harvest. This is possible because the Bangladesh Cotton Ginners Association (BCGA), with support from the Cotton Development Board (CDB), buys all cotton directly from farmers, eliminating middlemen. Final Episode – Series Report on Cotton Cultivation by […]
For the first time, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Agriculture has provided incentives worth Tk 10 crore to over 12,000 cotton farmers across the country. The support package—covering fertilizer, seeds, and pesticides—is expected to generate an additional Tk 70 crore in cotton yield, according to the Cotton Development Board (CDB), which also hinted at further incentive expansion […]
Beyond fiber, cotton seeds are proving highly valuable in Bangladesh. After processing in ginning mills, the seeds are used to produce cottonseed oil, which the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) has certified as a nutritious, high-quality edible oil low in cholesterol. Globally, the cottonseed oil market exceeds $3 billion, and entrepreneurs believe […]
Bangladesh has begun experimental cultivation of three high-yield cotton varieties from Sudan, alongside four existing local and imported varieties already grown on 45,000 hectares of land. Farmers report that these Sudanese varieties, though smaller in plant size, are producing double the yield within just four months compared to conventional types. Second Episode of Series Report […]
It highlights that Bangladesh requires around 8 million bales of cotton annually, but nearly 97% is imported, costing about $8 billion (≈ Tk 90,000 crore) each year. Despite having fertile land and producing high-quality cotton—better than India and Pakistan—the country grows only about 200,000 bales in districts like Chuadanga, Kushtia, Jhenaidah, Dinajpur, and the Chittagong […]
Abstract: Bangladesh is the world’s eighth largest cigarette market, with annual volumes exceeding 86 billion units and a growth rate of 2%.1 One of the most effective ways to increase government revenues while also decreasing tobacco consumption is through strong tax policy.2 In Bangladesh, a value added tax (VAT) on cigarettes was first introduced in the financial […]
An additional 200 million BDT is taken daily from consumers by cigarette companies. Even when companies charge one taka extra for each stick cigarette, they keep taking in 200 million BDT a day or 70 billion BDT annually, but the government does not receive any revenue. This is tax avoidance, according to my investigative report.
