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Biggest ever gas tariff hike likely from July 01

The energy regulator is set to announce the highest ever hike in natural gas tariff next week, which is likely to be effective from July 01."We've completed all sorts of formalities to announce a fresh hike in gas tariff soon, which is expected to be effective from July 01," a...

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PM urges all to plant saplings at houses, workplaces

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged on Thursday all to plant and nurture saplings in their respective workplaces and houses with a view to protecting the environment, reports UNB."I would like to request you all who are in our schools, colleges, offices and courts to plant some saplings in your respective...

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Provision on AT relaxed until Jun 30

The revenue board has relaxed the provision of advance tax (AT) payment for several sectors until June 30 following complexities over releasing imported products from customs points.The VAT (value-added tax) wing found that importers, public and private alike, were facing difficulties with AT payment due to shortages of running capital.Addressing...

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UN's failure ignites Rohingya crisis: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen expressed concern over the 'discriminatory use' of the Geneva Convention in different parts of the world.Had the United Nations taken proper steps in time, he said, the Rohingya crisis might not be unfolded.The minister made the observations on Thursday while addressing a meeting jointly...

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Iran shoots down US military drone

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters): Iran on Thursday shot down a US military drone it said was on a spy mission over its territory but Washington said the aircraft was targeted in international air space in "an unprovoked attack". The incident fanned fears of wider military conflict in the Middle East...

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News Watch- (21-06-2019)

100 shanties gutted in Ctg market fireCHATTOGRAM, June 20: At least 100 shanties and eight shops were gutted in a fire at the Chaktai Bhera Market in the Bakolia area of the city on Thursday morning. The fire broke out at 9:30am and spread rapidly. Fifteen firefighting units later extinguished...

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Prayer Timings-(21-06-2019)

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Today's Match (21-06-2019)

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