The 10th death anniversary of Smriti Kona Saha, the spouse of Pranab Majumder - writer, poet, and editor of the Fortnightly Arthakagaj - would be observed today (Monday), says a press release.A prayer meeting would be held at Shree Shree...
Three hundred and forty three more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours until Sunday morning, raising the number of confirmed cases to 21,670 this year, reports UNB.The number of deaths remained at 84, as no new fatalities...
Another person has died of Covid-19 in the country in the past 24 hours, raising the yearly death tally to 31, reports bdnews24.com.The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said the dead was a woman aged 61 to 70 years...
Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanashyam Bhandari on Sunday underscored the importance of boosting connectivity and cultural and touristic exchanges to deepen the relations between the two countries at the people-to-people level, reports UNB.He also stressed the need for working together...
Another official of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has been sent into retirement for the sake of public interest, according to a notification issued on Sunday, reports UNB.The official is Lokman Ahmed, Tax Inspector (Grade-10) of Tax Zone-2, Dhaka.The...
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The interim government will award National Export Trophy and CIP (commercially important person) status for the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 under 36 categories and 35 sectors respectively, sources said.Exporters/exporting firms would be selected for Trophy and CIP status in recognition...
Professor M Shamsher Ali, an eminent nuclear physicist, pioneering educationist and a leading voice in science advocacy in Bangladesh, passed away on Sunday at a hospital in the city, report gencies.He was 87.A quiet yet towering figure in the nation's...
Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said the interim government has initiated plans to build a dedicated modern hospital for expatriate community, reports BSS.The move has been taken to acknowledge the contributions of expatriate workers and ensure their well-being, he...
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is working to implement 12 recommendations of the media reform commission by August this year, Information Adviser Mahfuz Alam said on Sunday. "We are working on the Journalists' Protection Act and the 9th Wage...
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Experts at a policy dialogue on Sunday emphasised the urgent need for proper implementation of the health sector reform recommendations to help the sector flourish in line with the country's development goals.They also said there has been no visible and...
CUMILLA, Aug 3 (UNB): A former Union Parishad (UP) member was stabbed to death by some miscreants at Chandash in Nangalkot upazila of Cumilla district on Sunday.The deceased was identified as Md Alauddin, son of Suruj Mia of Aliara village...
SAVAR, Aug 3 (BSS): Savar police has arrested Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Police Mohammad Ali from Murapara area under Rupganj Thana of Narayanganj district for his alleged involvement in killing Shaikh Ashabul Yamin, reports BSS. Ashabul Yamin, a third year...
BNP leaders have extended its condolences and support to the grieving family of Mehreen Chowdhury, the teacher tragically killed in a recent jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara recently, reports BSS.As per the instructions of BNP acting...
A BNP delegation went to the United Hospital in the capital to inquire about the physical condition of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, who is undergoing treatment there, reports BSS.The delegation was sent by BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman.The...
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against former CHT Affairs Minister Bir Bahadur Ushwe Sing and his wife Mehla Prue for acquiring illegal wealth worth about Tk 115 million and making suspicious transaction of Tk 740...
Amid the Election Commission's ongoing efforts to redraw Jatiya Sangsad (JS) constituencies, the BNP has formed a five-member committee to review the changes and coordinate the party's response, reports UNB.The committee was announced in a press release signed by BNP...
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Secretary Mahbuba Farjana has said the courage and strength of the July Uprising must be utilised to build a fascism-free Bangladesh, reports BSS."For this, all concerned irrespective from their positions must perform their duties with...
Ant-discrimination movement leaders on August 4 last year announced 'March to Dhaka' programme for next day (August 5), signalling the ouster of the Hasina-led government as at least 93 people were also killed that day during the student-led non-cooperation movement,...
Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus has emphasised the importance of achieving economic prosperity through the conservation and sustainable utilisation of the country's marine resources, reports UNB.Highlighting the contributions of the Bangladesh and Bangladesh Air Force, he also outlined various...
Dhaka, Aug 3 (UNB)-All scheduled banks in Bangladesh will remain closed on August 5 in observance of "July Uprising Day," a newly declared public holiday.Bangladesh Bank issued a circular in this regard recently.The central bank's Department of Off-site Supervision issued...
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The yields on treasury bills (T-bills) dropped further on Sunday while some banks preferred to invest their excess funds in the risk-free short-term securities amid a recent increase in the banks' liquidity inflows.The cut-off yield -- commonly referred to as...
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The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the retail price of a 12-kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) by Tk 91, bringing it down to Tk 1,273 for August -- a move that reflects the global downward trend...
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Police arrested three executives of Flight Expert, an online-based airline ticket booking platform, on Saturday night following a case field against its owner on charges of embezzling a large sum of money.The whereabouts of its Managing Director Salman Bin Rashid...
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The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set a target to double the number of online tax return submissions to 3.5 million in the current fiscal year (FY 2025-26), as online filing becomes mandatory for individual taxpayers starting today (Monday).Last...
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Heads of five reform commissions, formed in the second phase, have urged the Chief Advisor to take steps to incorporate their recommendations in the proposed July Charter for the sake of necessary reforms. In a joint letter that was sent...
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) in Dhaka on Sunday began recording witness depositions in the crimes against humanity case filed against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two others.On the first day of the proceedings, Khokon Chandra Barman, 23, a...
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Commuters suffered a lot on Sunday due to severe traffic congestion resulting from political and cultural events at different places in the capital. From early hours, office-goers, students and everyday commuters found themselves stuck in long tailbacks, inching their way...
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Piles of empty cargo containers in port yards have far overshot store capacity that prompted the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) to threaten the owners with penal rent in a bid to clear Bangladesh's commercial lifeline for smooth trade. The CPA...
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Milestone School and College in the capital's Uttara area reopened on Sunday, 12 days after a Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crashed into a building of the institution. No classes, however, were conducted. Instead, a memorial and prayer session was...
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