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Study flags 'structural limit' in tobacco tax system

A new report by Policy Exchange Bangladesh has warned that the country's tobacco taxation system has reached its "structural limit", calling for urgent reforms to prevent a potential plateau in revenue collection.The study report, titled 'Optimizing tobacco taxation system for greater revenue collection in Bangladesh', finds that the long-standing ad...

FUEL SUPPLY CRUNCH:

A female student, on her way to school, had to wait along with her guardian in a long queue to collect fuel at a pump (not in frame) in the capital's Rajarbag area on Tuesday. — FE Photo by K Asad-Uz-Zaman

Kamal Uddin Shabuj made BSS MD, Chief Editor

The government on Tuesday appointed veteran journalist Kamal Uddin Shabuj as the managing director and chief editor of the state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), reports BSS.The Public Administration Ministry issued a gazette notification announcing his appointment under Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha Act, 2018 on a contractual basis for a...

Three-day 7th BD Economics Summit begins at DU

The three-day 7th Bangladesh Economics Summit began at the Dhaka University (DU) on Tuesday. The event, organised by the DU Economics Study Center (ESC) with the support of Southeast Bank PLC, is being held at the Professor Mozaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium.DU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr A B M Obaidul Islam...

NSU hosts seminar for humanities, social science graduates

North South University's (NSU) School of Humanities and Social Science (SHSS) hosted the SHSS Graduate Colloquium for the Spring 2026 semester recently. The seminar drew participation from faculty members, students, and researchers in an engaging academic setting, according to a press release.The event featured presentations of research papers by the...

Classes for RU 1st-year students to begin May 10

The undergraduate (Honours) first-year classes for the 2025-26 academic session at the University of Rajshahi (RU) will begin on May 10.The information was confirmed on Wednesday by Professor Mohammad Belal Hossain, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Coordinator of Unit 'A'.He stated, "Our admission process is currently ongoing, and...

AAUB held 19th syndicate meeting

Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh (AAUB) held its 19th syndicate meeting on its Dhaka campus on Monday. The event was presided over by its Vice Chancellor, Air Vice Marshal M Mustafizur Rahman. Representatives of the AFD, and ministries of education and law participated in it. — Press Release

IUB to host int’l conf’ce on culture

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) will host a two-day international conference at its campus in Dhaka, starting Thursday. The event will focus on how culture and creative industries shape national narratives, identities and economies.Organised by the Department of Media and Communication, the conference will bring together academics, researchers and practitioners, according...

Weather _2026-04-08

Rain/thunder showeris likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday). Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall slightly. The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 35.6 degrees Celsius...

Dialysis services in 59 govt hospitals by next year

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Tuesday said an initiative has been taken to expand dialysis services in government hospitals across the country, with a plan to introduce dialysis services in 59 hospitals by 2027, reports UNB.He said this while replying to a written question placed...