The government on Wednesday criticised the US report on Bangladesh's human rights practices that contains some "misinformation" collected primarily from the "anti-government propaganda" machines, reports UNB."We're thoroughly studying the report and will share in details with the press on Sunday,"...
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There were reports of widespread impunity for security forces' abuse and corruption in Bangladesh. But the government took only a few measures to investigate and prosecute cases of their corruption, abuse and killing, said the '2021 Country Reports on Human...
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Policymakers, telecom stakeholders and experts have opined that the existing tax structure on the telecom sector is unfair and has created an obstruction to the further expansion of digital Bangladesh. Access to the internet should be a basic right, they...
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Bangladesh decides to appeal against a top US court verdicts on two Philippine business entities accused of the cyber-heist of its reserves from the Fed six years ago."We've decided to go for appeal against the New York court verdict on...
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The heads of the World Bank Group (WBG), International Monetary Fund (IMF), United Nations World Food Program (WFP), and World Trade Organization (WTO) in a joint statement called for urgent action on food security. World Bank Group President David Malpass,...
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The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has exempted Bangladesh Tele-communications Company Limited (BTCL) from payment of VAT in a bid to avoid double taxation on consumers.The NBR VAT Policy Wing issued a special order offering the tax benefit.The BTCL would...
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Bangladesh welcomes the Bengali New Year 1429 today with full-dress Baishakhi enthusiasm and pageant after the lapse of two years lost in the gorge of coronavirus pandemic.The first day of the solar calendar, Pahela Baishakh, is featured with Halkhata or...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the country's economy will witness a complete overhaul once the megaprojects are completed, reports BSS."The Padma Bridge is being constructed with own finance, no loan was taken. We've taken the remaining megaprojects through...
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Bangladesh won't face a crisis like Sri Lanka's at this moment for its current level of comfortable foreign debt-GDP ratio, the World Bank says on review of the country's latest economic condition. "Bangladesh is not in the position like Sri...
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka and Chattogram divisions in the next 24-hour from 06:00 am...
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The government has relocated the public library to the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) Ramna from Shahbag on Wednesday on a temporary basis.The state minister for the Ministry of Cultural Affairs KM Khalid inaugurated the readers' service activities in the...
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, along with others, offering Munajat at Iftar and Doa Mahfil-2022 organised by Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) at Bangabandhu International Conference Center in the city on Tuesday — BCG
Rapid Action Battalion has taken special measures ahead of Pahela Baishakh across the country, said Director General (DG) of the elite force Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun on Wednesday, reports UNB."We have taken measures to eliminate any militant threat, even though...
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An average attendance rate is reported at primary level than secondary level as schools reopened across the country, a new study revealed on Wednesday.The lowest attendance was in class-IV (65 per cent) and the highest in class-I (86 per cent)...
A Dhaka court sentenced four people to death on Wednesday for killing former Dhaka University teacher and writer Prof Humayun Azad (inset) in 2004. Two of the accused are being sent back to jail after pronouncement of the verdict —...
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government plans to build cultural centres in all upazilas to promote art and culture and help flourish budding talent across the country, reports UNB."We will build cultural centres in all 493...
A Dhaka court has turned down the bail petition of expelled Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), reports UNB.Al Asad Md Asifuzzaman, Judge of Dhaka Special Judge Court-6, rejected...
Government has declared April 17 as a public holiday in Mujibnagar upazila of Meherpur district marking the celebration of the historic Mujibnagar Day, reports BSS."April 17, 2022 has been declared as a public holiday in Mujibnagar upazila of Meherpur district...
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The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for the continuation of the trial proceedings of a corruption case filed against Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman. The apex court upheld a...
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Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique has said the people who come to the court for justice are becoming destitute due to the corruption of court officials and demand for high fees by many lawyers. He said, "People from different parts...
Director General of Rapid Action Battalion Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun talking to reporters after inspecting the overall security arrangements taken for the celebration of 'Pahela Baishakh-1429' 'at Ramna Batamul in the city on Wednesday — Focus Bangla
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi speaking at a press conference at the party's Nayapaltan central office in the city on Wednesday — Focus Bangla
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Political will, consensus and commitment are imperative to restructure the country's education system in order to keep pace with the technologically-advanced world, speakers at a programme on Wednesday observed.They suggested strengthening coordination among state entities and making a special initiative...
PARIS, Apr 13 (AFP): Barcelona have toiled at home in continental competition this season but they will need to find a way past Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday if they are to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League.The Catalans needed...
MADRID, Apr 13 (AFP): Luka Modric turned the tie and Karim Benzema settled it as Real Madrid held off a sensational fightback from Chelsea on Tuesday to win an enthralling Champions League quarter-final 5-4 on aggregate.Chelsea wiped out Madrid's 3-1...
Little separates Rajasthan Royals and the Gujarat Titans after four games in the 2022 edition, according to cricbuzz. They're both tied on 6 points with three wins and a loss. Between both captains, Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya, they've won...
MELBOURNE, Apr 13 (AP): Andrew McDonald has been named head coach of the Australian men's cricket team on a four-year contract.Cricket Australia said Wednesday that McDonald's contract had been made permanent after serving as interim coach since Justin Langer did...
The national youth trial-1 was held at the archery training centre of Shaheed Ahsan Ullah Master Stadium in Tongi, reports BSS.This is the first of three youth trials. In the first trial, 33 archers took part in two categories in...
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