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Refrigerator, AC getting cheaper with tax cutbacks

Local manufactured air-conditioner and refrigerator may get cheaper as the...

AIT on export cash incentives being halved

Advance income tax (AIT) deducted at source on export cash...

Sammilito Islami Bank gets chairman, MD

The government has appointed Quazi Shairul Hassan as chairman of...

POLITICS & POLICIES

Rumeen raises concern over worsening law and order

Independent lawmaker Rumeen Farhana has expressed deep concern and dissatisfaction...

Modern water management key to urban health, environment: Fakhrul

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said...

Women still underrepresented in politics despite 33pc target: Study

Despite a legal requirement for political parties to ensure 33...

METRO / NEWS

Govt proposes up to 100pc hike in firearm licence fees

The government has proposed a significant increase in different categories...

Korean firms seek partnership in AI, ICT, cyber security, digital governance

Korean companies are keen to work in partnership with the...

Allow shops to remain open until 10:00pm

The Bangladesh Shop Owners Association has called upon the government...

IUB placed 3rd among Bangladeshi universities

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has been ranked the top private...

PKSF, CIMMYT explore co-op in agriculture, food security

Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and the International Maize and Wheat...

VIEWS & OPINION

EDITORIAL

How CEOs view country's economic prospects

The cautious optimism expressed by company chief executive officers (CEOs)...

Turkey-BD strategic partnership: Opportunities and challenges

The recent visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to...

Keeping track of road tragedy victims

That a considerable number of Eid travellers would die and...

Pre-finance support to accelerate industrial recovery

To support closed and partially closed manufacturing enterprises, as well...

Vulgar lyrics poisoning young minds

Music is one of the most powerful cultural tools in...

VIEWS & REVIEWS

Actuaries in the insurance industry in Bangladesh

Many people often ask: Who is an actuary, and why...

LAST PAGE

PM for sustainable production methods

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday stressed adopting innovative and...

Follow agreed mechanism for deporting any illegal migrants

Bangladesh urges India to follow the existing bilateral mechanism for...

BSF takes back 11 from Thakurgaon border

Thakurgaon, June 8 (UNB): The Indian Border Security Force (BSF)...

STOCK & CORPORATE

Doreen Power to regain status as active power producer through merger

Doreen Power Generations and Systems has planned a merger with...

COUNTRY

Veggies get costlier, chicken cheaper in Sylhet

SYLHET, June 8: Although the number of buyers and sellers...

Four killed as bus plunges into ditch in B'baria

BRAHMANBARIA, June 8 (UNB): Four people were killed and 25...

Interns at CMCH continue work stoppage

CHATTOGRAM, June 8: Intern doctors at Chittagong Medical College Hospital...

Man killed in Manikganj lynch-mob attack

MANIKGANJ, June 08 (UNB): A man was killed in a...

Headless body recovered from Barguna canal

BARGUNA, June 8 (UNB): Police recovered the headless body of...

WORLD

Israeli strikes kills four in Gaza, expands control zone

CAIRO, June 08 (Arab News): Israeli strikes killed four Palestinians,...

Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting

TOKYO, June 08 (Reuters): The Japanese city of Utsunomiya has...

11 killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes

MUZAFFARABAD, June 08 (Reuters): Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir ahead of...

SPORTS

BD bank on experienced core to survive stiff group

Bangladesh is set to make its seventh appearance at the...

Suthar makes dream debut in India's largest Test victory

NEW DELHI, June 8 (Reuters): Manav Suthar's dream Test debut...

Zverev says first Grand Slam title gives him 'freedom'

PARIS, France, June 8 (AFP): Alexander Zverev said he hopes...

TRADE & MARKET

Primary students to get free jute bags, uniforms, shoes from July

The government on Monday announced a pilot programme to distribute...

India's trade deals with EU behind decline in RMG exports: BGMEA

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has identified...

Rawhide collection may fall to 6.5m pieces despite higher Eid sacrifices

Despite more than 9.37 million animals being sacrificed during this...

TEAM Group marks 1st death anniv of its founder Rakib

TEAM Group on Sunday observed the first death anniversary of...

Steelmakers voice concerns over latest power tariff hikes

Steel manufacturers on Monday expressed their deep concerns over the...