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Badiur Rahman
Badiur Rahman is the secretary and chairman of the Bangladesh National Board of Revenue. Career Rahman was the Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief in 2003. In 2005, Rahman was the Additional Secretary of the Economic Relations Division in the Ministry of Finance. He was secretary of the Planning Division. Rahman was appointed acting secretary of the Power Division in 2006. Rahman was appointed chairman of the National Board of Revenue on 23 January 2007 replacing Sheikh A. K. Motahar Hossain. Rahman wrote about transferring Matiur Rahman, a controversial customs officer and then joint commissioner of Chittagong port, from Chittagong to Rajshahi in his autobiography. He received calls from Brigadier General Mohammad Hasan Nasir, Major General Sina Ibn Jamali, and Chief of Bangladesh Army General Moeen U Ahmed. Rahman was transferred from the National Board of Revenue to the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management and Matiur Rahman was transfe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Board Of Revenue
The National Board of Revenue (NBR; ) is the central authority for tax administration in Bangladesh. It is a statutory authority attached with the Internal Resources Division of the Ministry of Finance. The NBR collects almost 97% of tax revenue and almost 85% of total revenue for the Bangladesh government. The finance ministry proposed dissolving the NBR and creating two ministerial divisions—the Revenue Management Division and the Revenue Policy Division—through a hastily promulgated ordinance in 2025. The ordinance drew criticism from Transparency International Bangladesh, which denounced the move as executive capture of the revenue sector. TIB stated that the move risked politicizing the revenue sector, undermined the autonomy of the revenue service, and reduced accountability, transparency, and neutrality. Debapriya Bhattacharya of the Centre for Policy Dialogue also criticized the move on similar grounds. History The National Board of Revenue was established in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Economic Relations Division (Bangladesh)
The Economic Relations Division (ERD) is one of the four divisions of the Ministry of Finance, of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The other three divisions of the Ministry of Finance are: Finance Division, Bank and Financial Institutions Division, and Internal Resources Division. Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali is the minister and Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky is thsecretaryof the Economic Relations Division.List of Former Secretaries Structure * Wing-1: Japan and America * Wing-2: World Bank * Wing-3: Administration and Middle East * Wing-4: United Nations * Wing-5: Asian Development Bank * Wing-6: Coordination and Nordic * Wing-7: Europe * Wing-8: Asia, JEC and F&F * Wing-9: Foreign Aid Budget and Accounts (FABA) * Wing-10: Development Effectiveness See also Bangladesh Development Forum References {{Authority control Ministry of Finance (Bangladesh) Foreign trade of Bangladesh 1976 establishments in Bangladesh Government divisions of Bangladesh [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Finance (Bangladesh)
The Ministry of Finance () is a Bangladesh government ministry that oversees the country's fiscal policies and financial institutions. It is currently led by adviser Salehuddin Ahmed. The poor performance of the financial sector is commonly attributed to the ministry's leadership, including ministers and secretaries across its multiple divisions. Critics have raised concerns about executive overreach by secretaries in the banking and revenue sectors, alleging their involvement in financial mismanagement. These issues reportedly include large-scale bank loan fraud, money laundering schemes, and the politicization of financial institutions. Such systemic problems have allegedly contributed to substantial capital flight, with reports estimating that up to $240 billion has been illicitly transferred abroad over the past 15 years. Divisions * Finance Division ** Office of the Controller General of Accounts ** Investment Corporation of Bangladesh ** The Security Printing Corporatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Division
Power Division () is a Bangladesh government division under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources responsible for electric power industry of Bangladesh. History The power division was created in 1998 by the government of Bangladesh as part of reforms of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources. It created a reform policy for the electric power sector in 2000. Together with the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, it received 5 percent of the national budget in 2018. On 2 June 2019, the Power Division announced plans to cancel a contract to Beximco Group to build a solar power plant. Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan () is a Bangladeshi economist and retired civil servant. He has been serving as adviser for the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges, Ministry of Railways, and Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources of the ... is the former Secretary of this division. References 1998 establishments in Bangladesh Orga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheikh A
Sheikh ( , , , , ''shuyūkh'' ) is an honorific title in the Arabic language, literally meaning "elder (administrative title), elder". It commonly designates a tribal chief or a Muslim ulama, scholar. Though this title generally refers to men, there are also a small number of female sheikhs in history. The title ''Syeikha'' or ''Sheikha'' generally refers to women. In some countries, it is given as a surname to those of great knowledge in religious affairs, by a prestigious religious leader from a silsila, chain of Sufi scholars. The word is mentioned in the Qur'an in three places: verse 72 of Hud (surah), Hud, 78 of Yusuf (surah), Yusuf, and 23 of al-Qasas. A royal family member of the United Arab Emirates and some other Arab countries, also has this title, since the ruler of each emirate is also the sheikh of their tribe. Etymology and meaning The word in Arabic stems from a Semitic root, triliteral root connected with aging: , ''shīn-yā'-khā. The title carries the me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chittagong Port
Chittagong ( ), officially Chattogram, (, ) (, or ) is the second-largest city in Bangladesh. Home to the Port of Chittagong, it is the busiest port in Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal. The city is also the business capital of Bangladesh. It is the administrative seat of an eponymous division and district. The city is located on the banks of the Karnaphuli River between the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the Bay of Bengal. In 2022, the Chittagong District had a population of approximately 9.2 million according to a census conducted by the government of Bangladesh. In 2022, the city area had a population of more than 5.6 million. The city is home to many large local businesses and plays an important role in the Bangladeshi economy. One of the world's oldest ports with a functional natural harbor for centuries, Chittagong appeared on ancient Greek and Roman maps, including on Ptolemy's world map. It was located on the southern branch of the Silk Road. In the 9th century, merchants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammad Hasan Nasir
Muhammad (8 June 632 CE) was an Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam. According to Islam, he was a prophet who was divinely inspired to preach and confirm the monotheistic teachings of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and other prophets. He is believed to be the Seal of the Prophets in Islam, and along with the Quran, his teachings and normative examples form the basis for Islamic religious belief. Muhammad was born in Mecca to the aristocratic Banu Hashim clan of the Quraysh. He was the son of Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Amina bint Wahb. His father, Abdullah, the son of tribal leader Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim, died around the time Muhammad was born. His mother Amina died when he was six, leaving Muhammad an orphan. He was raised under the care of his grandfather, Abd al-Muttalib, and paternal uncle, Abu Talib. In later years, he would periodically seclude himself in a mountain cave named Hira for several nights of prayer. When he was 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sina Ibn Jamali
Sina Ibn Jamali, awc, psc is a retired lieutenant general of the Bangladesh Army. During his tenures he served as Director Military Operations, Adjutant General, Bangladesh Army, General Officer Commanding of 24 Infantry Division, Chittagong and the Chief of General Staff in Army Headquarters. He also served as the president of Bangladesh Cricket Board from August 2007 to September 2009. He is a corporate adviser at Radiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd, MD & CEO of Radiant Nutraceuticals Ltd, Radiant Distribution Ltd and Pharmacil Ltd. Education Sina Ibn Jamali, studied at Mirzapur Cadet College. He completed Masters of Defense Studies (MDS) and graduate of Defense Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur; Staff College, Quetta, Pakistan and Army War College. He is a graduate from 4th BMA short course. Career He commanded two infantry battalions, an infantry brigade and an infantry division. He took part in counter insurgency operations in Chittagong Hill-Tracts. On 24 December ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Army
The Bangladesh Army () is the land warfare branch, and the largest component of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. The primary mission of the Army is to defend the land of Bangladesh from any external attack. Control of personnel and operations is administered by the Army Headquarters, Dhaka Cantonment. The Bangladesh Army is also constitutionally obligated to assist the government, during times of domestic national emergency e.g. the army helps people during any natural calamity. This additional role is commonly referred to as "aid to civil administration" or, using the Latin form, "Protectio, Transparentia, Reintegratio", in other words, "Protect and Serve". History Early history The martial tradition of Bengal has its roots in the army of Kings and their chiefs, who were called Senapati or Mahasenapati. Armies were composed of infantry, cavalry, war elephants and war boats. The arrival of Muslims and the establishment of the Bengal Sultanate further strengthened the mili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moeen U Ahmed
Moeen Uddin Ahmed (born 21 January 1953) is a former Bangladeshi four star general and the 12th Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army, Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army from 15 June 2005 to 15 June 2009. He has worked in High Commission of Bangladesh, Islamabad, Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan as a Military attaché, Defence Attaché and previously served as a United Nations peacekeeping, UN Peacekeeper in United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda as a colonel in 1995. Ahmed is the first army chief of staff from Bangladesh Military Academy. He is also the first four star rank, four star operational general of the army since General M. A. G. Osmani. Ahmed's epitome was ambiguous when he was the chief administrator during the 2006–08 Bangladeshi political crisis. His military-backed agendas are also credited for paving the way towards independent judiciary and a brief civil reformation. Initially, the Bangladeshi citizens were favourable for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Food And Disaster Management
The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (; ''Duryōga byabasthāpanā ō trāṇa mantraṇālaẏa'') is a ministry of the government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, responsible for disaster management and relief. After the independence of Bangladesh in 1972, two separate ministries namely Ministry of Relief and Rehabilitation and Ministry of Food were formed. In 1982, the two ministries were merged into two departments under the Ministry of Food; namely - the Food Department and the Relief and Rehabilitation Department. Later, in 1988, the Department of Relief and Rehabilitation was renamed as Ministry of Relief. But this was reversed, when in 2004, the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief and the Ministry of Food were merged to form the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management. Finally, in 2012, the Department of Disaster Management and Relief was again transformed into the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief. Directorate * Cyclone Preparedness Prog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a major financial agency of the United Nations, and an international financial institution funded by 191 member countries, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is regarded as the global lender of last resort to national governments, and a leading supporter of exchange-rate economic stability, stability. Its stated mission is "working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and poverty reduction, reduce poverty around the world." Established in July 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference, primarily according to the ideas of Harry Dexter White and John Maynard Keynes, it started with 29 member countries and the goal of reconstructing the international monetary systems, international monetary system after World War II. In its early years, the IMF primarily focused on facilitating fixed exchange rates across the developed worl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
