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Govt proposes up to 100pc hike in firearm licence fees

The government has proposed a significant increase in different categories of firearms licensing, renewal, delay and duplication fees, which are set to climb by up to 100 per cent under a newly reviewed policy framework, sources said.Under the proposal, firearms licensing and renewal fees for banks, financial institutions, corporate entities,...

Members of the Editors' Council holding a meeting with Bangladesh Bank Governor

Members of the Editors' Council holding a meeting with Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostaqur Rahman at Kazemi Center in BB Headquarters in the city on Monday. — Collected

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

Korean companies are keen to work in partnership with the public and private authorities in the country's various development activities including infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information and Communication Technology (ICT), cyber security, digital governance and carbon compliance. In a roadshow on Monday, participating firms expressed optimistic about the faster development...

Allow shops to remain open until 10:00pm

The Bangladesh Shop Owners Association has called upon the government to allow shops to remain open from 12:00pm to 10:00pm to help boost trading and support businesses facing mounting costs.On Monday, Association President Nazmul Hasan Mahmud said they had sent a letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman requesting permission for...

IUB placed 3rd among Bangladeshi universities

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has been ranked the top private university in Bangladesh in the Research.com Best Universities in Bangladesh 2025/2026 Ranking. IUB was placed 3rd among all Bangladeshi universities listed in the ranking, with a world ranking of 2137.IUB was listed with two scholars, 332 publications, and a combined...

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

Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) on Monday discussed potential areas of collaboration to advance Bangladesh's agricultural development, strengthen food security, generate employment and promote agriculture-based enterprises, reports BSS.The discussion was held today at PKSF Bhaban-1 in Agargaon in the city, with PKSF...