NBR freezes and searches accounts of over 200 people, firms over garment unrest
The Daily Star (Economy) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has frozen the bank accounts of more than 100 individuals and scrutinised the financial transactions of around 125 companies over allegations of financing activities aimed at fuelling…
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Daily Star (Economy)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Daily Star (Economy)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Two intelligence wings of the revenue authority—the Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) and the Income Tax Intelligence and Investigation Unit—have asked banks and financial institutions to trace and freeze the individuals' accounts and provide the companies' transaction records, according to NBR sources.
- “We are working according to our higher authorities’ directions,” said a top NBR official, seeking anonymity.
- The move comes amid allegations by the government that politically connected individuals and businesspeople have been involved in instigating and financing unrest in the country's garment industry, according to NBR officials.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.
Synonyms: brightness, intellect, wit
“Two intelligence wings of the revenue authority—the Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) and the Income Tax Intelligence and Investigation Unit—have asked banks and financial institutions to trace and freeze the individuals' accounts and provide the companies' transaction records, according to NBR sources.”
The act of conducting or carrying out (business, negotiations, plans).
“Two intelligence wings of the revenue authority—the Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) and the Income Tax Intelligence and Investigation Unit—have asked banks and financial institutions to trace and freeze the individuals' accounts and provide the companies' transaction records, according to NBR sources.”
The quality or state of being anonymous; anonymousness.
““We are working according to our higher authorities’ directions,” said a top NBR official, seeking anonymity.”
A person in business, or one who works at a commercial institution.
“The move comes amid allegations by the government that politically connected individuals and businesspeople have been involved in instigating and financing unrest in the country's garment industry, according to NBR officials.”
An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
Synonyms: accusation, assertion, censure, charge
“The move comes amid allegations by the government that politically connected individuals and businesspeople have been involved in instigating and financing unrest in the country's garment industry, according to NBR officials.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Two intelligence wings of the revenue authority—the Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) and the Income Tax Intelligence and Investigation Unit—have asked banks and financial institutions to trace and freeze the individuals' accounts and provide the companies' transaction records, according to NBR sources.
“We are working according to our higher authorities’ directions,” said a top NBR official, seeking anonymity.
The move comes amid allegations by the government that politically connected individuals and businesspeople have been involved in instigating and financing unrest in the country's garment industry, according to NBR officials.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Two intelligence wings of the revenue authority—the Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) and the Income Tax Intelligence and Investigation Unit—have asked banks and financial institutions to trace and freeze the individuals' _____ and provide the companies' transaction records, according to NBR sources.
2.The move comes amid allegations by the government that politically connected individuals and businesspeople have been involved in instigating and financing unrest in the country's _____ industry, according to NBR officials.
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Some people believe governments should set a minimum wage for all workers. Others think wages should be decided by employers. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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