Festival
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Shohorbati’s Winter Pitha Mela held in city
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Sohorbati’s 2nd Winter Pitha Mela Saturday
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Sohorbati’s 2nd Winter Pitha Mela Saturday
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Curtain falls on Dhaka Int’l Folk fest Saturday
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Delightful 2nd day of Dhaka Int’l Folk fest ends
Dhaka, Nov 17 (UNB) - The country's biggest folk festival passed its second day on Friday with the mesmerizing presentation of folk music.
Tax Fair venue turns festive with weekend crowds
Dhaka, Nov 16 (UNB) - The Income Tax Fair wore a festive look on Friday as hundreds of taxpayers rushed to its venue here to avail themselves of various tax-related services under one roof without any hassle on the first day of the weekly holiday.
Today was the fourth day of the week-long fair as it kicked off on November 13 with Finance Minister AMA Muhith formally inaugurating it.
The enthusiastic taxpayers started gathering on the Officer's Club premises well before 9am where the fair is taking place.
Taxpayers were seen standing in a long queue from 8:30m in front of the fair entrance.
When asked, Abul Kalam Miah, a freedom fighter, said he feels comfortable to submit his tax return during the fair as there is a dedicated booth for freedom fighters. "I’ve been taking this opportunity for the last eight years and this is a very good gesture of the NBR (National Board of Revenue) towards us," he said.
Yasmin Farida Bhuiyan, in her mid-60s, said as the fair has a separate booth for the female taxpayers and the senior citizens of the country it is better for anyone to submit their income tax return or anything related to the tax to finish here.
Syed Hasan Nasir, who lives in Mohammadpur area of the city, said he avails of the opportunity to submit his tax return at the fair as he always finds solution to any problem under the single roof. "This is the best place to submit your tax return or find any tax-related problem solved," he said.
Although the number of taxpayers in the early hours of the working time at the fair venue was thin, it started jumping after 10:30am.
Abu Delowar Hossain, who came from Agargaon, emphasised the importance of bringing back the fair to its own building at Agargaon. "It’s a matter of pride as the NBR holds the fair in its own building."
The volunteers were seen proactive in maintaining the queue as some taxpayers were reluctant about maintaining discipline. "Everybody hurries to have their works done once they enter the venue, but all need to maintain the queue," a worried volunteer said.
Dhaka International Folk Fest underway
Dhaka, Nov 15 (UNB) – Dhaka International Folk Festival commences Thursday evening with Bhabna, a dance troupe, from Bangladesh presenting the inaugural show from 6pm.
Dhaka International Folk Fest kicks off Thursday
Dhaka, Nov 14 (UNB) - Dhaka International Folk Fest 2018 will begin in the city on Thursday.