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NBR may phase out lower corporate tax

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is considering phasing out reduced corporate tax rates for apparel exporters as the benefits have remained in place for a longer period of time.In the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, the tax authorities may increase tax rates for most of the sectors, including...

Woman held with yaba worth Tk 4.7m in city

The Detective Branch (DB) of DMP on Monday arrested a woman and seized 15,840 pieces of yaba tablets, worth Tk 4.7 million. The arrestee was identified as Ayesha Siddiqa (31).A team of DB police conducted a raid and nabbed her from near Jatrabari Ideal School and College. Police said she...

Viqarunnisa Noon School and College in the capital's Siddheshwari area was again abuzz

Viqarunnisa Noon School and College in the capital's Siddheshwari area was again abuzz with students and guardians on Wednesday. Educational institutes across the country reopened after a long vacation for over a month for the holy month of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr. — FE Photo

CA seeks UK support to strengthen BD's healthcare system

Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus has sought greater collaboration with the United Kingdom (UK) in strengthening Bangladesh's healthcare system, reports UNB.The issue was discussed during a meeting with UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh Baroness Rosie Winterton at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Wednesday.Regarding the timing...

322 people die in 315 road accidents during Eid

The recent Eid-ul-Fitr holidays witnessed 315 road accidents in the country, leaving 322 people dead and 826 injured, according to a report by Jatri Kalyan Samity (JKS), a passenger welfare platform, reports UNB.JKS General Secretary Mohammad Mozammel Haque Chowdhury presented the findings at a press conference at Dhaka Reporters unity...

Death anniv of Ovi

The 15th death anniversary of Tanzir Fahim Jumma (Ovi), eldest son of Sajjatuz Jumma, founder chairman of Shahjalal Islami Bank and former senior vice-president of DCCI, will be observed today (Thursday), says a press release.He died in Fort Lauderdale, USA on the day at the age of 29. Ovi, who...

DU commemorates Prof Arefin Siddique

DU CORRESPONDENTA commemoration of Dr. A. A. M. S. Arefin Siddique, former Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Dhaka University (DU) and former Professor of its Department of Mass Communication and Journalism (DMCJ) was held on Wednesday. DMCJ organised the event at the Professor Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium of DU.DU VC Professor Dr....

Mild heat wave sweeps dists...---''

Rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Chattogram, Khulna and Barishal until 6:00 pm today (Thursday), according to the Met Office. Mild heat wave is sweeping...