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Govt waives taxes on buy, lease of Boeing aircraft

The government has waived taxes on both purchase and lease of aircraft from American company Boeing - in a bid to ensure better negotiation with the Trump administration on reciprocal tariff.The Finance Ordinance 2025 has waived the taxes, which the aviation sector insiders have welcomed as a positive step for...

British envoy meets Chief Adviser

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke met Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Wednesday, ahead of his official visit to the United Kingdom, reports BSS.Prof Yunus is set to depart Dhaka on June 9 and return on June 13....

Three individuals, three institutions get National Environment Award

To recognise significant contributions in environmental technology, the government has finalised the nomination of three individuals and three institutions for the National Environment Award 2024, reports BSS.The nominees were judged based on the categories: environmental conservation; pollution control; education and awareness; and research and innovation.The final nominations were approved at...

Emergency services resume at national eye hospital

Emergency medical services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in the capital resumed on Wednesday on a limited scale after a weeklong suspension caused by clashes at the facility.A doctor at the hospital, who preferred not to be named, told the FE that they have resumed only emergency...

Metro rail to pause on Eid day

For many Dhaka residents, the metro rail has become more than just a mode of transport - it's a symbol of the city's growing modernity and a reliable companion in the daily rush, but on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, the capital's most popular commuter service will take a short...

Moving truck catches fire on Dhaka-Tangail Highway

A fire swept through a moving truck on the Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur district on Wednesday, but no casualties were reported, reports UNB.The truck was near Chandra Polli Bidyut area around at around 04:00 pm when the fire happened and was soon engulfed by it.On information, a...

None to be allowed on train roof: Adviser

Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd) on Wednesday asked all concerned to take appropriate measures so that none can travel on train roofs by risking their lives ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha, reports BSS."We have been trying our best to make sure that the passengers cannot travel on...

CNG stations to remain open for 24hrs during Eid holidays

The government has directed to remain open the CNG filling stations for 24 hours during Eid holidays, an official release said.CNG filing stations will remain open round the clock during Eid holidays to facilitate homebound people to move easily on highways, it said on Wednesday, reports BSS.The decision was taken...

Writ seeks compensation for baby's death in Ctg

A writ, citing "extreme negligence in urban planning and infrastructure management", was filed with the High Court on Wednesday, pleading for providing compensation for the death of a six-month-old infant, reports BSS.Six-month-old Sehrish died after the autorickshaw carrying her and other family members fell into an open drain in Chattogram...

Weather (2025-06-05)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office.It may also occur at a few places over Rajshahi,...