Govt working on media reforms, journalists' protection: Mahfuz

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...

Experts call for urgent actions to reform health sector

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...

Former UP member stabbed to death

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...

ASI held for MIST student Yamin murder

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...

Abbas meets Milestone teacher Mehreen's family

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...

BNP team visits Jamaat Ameer at hospital

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...

ACC files cases against ex-minister Bir Bahadur, ex-Gazipur mayor Jahangir

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...

BNP forms body to review re-demarcation of JS seats

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...

Courage, strength of July Uprising must be utilised: Info secy

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...

'March to Dhaka' announced demanding Hasina's resignation

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,...

CA highlights marine resources for sustainable prosperity

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...

Banks close on August 5

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...

T-bill yields fall further ---

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...

12kg LPG price drops by Tk 91

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...

Three Flight Expert executives held

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...

NBR eyes doubling submission in FY26

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...

Take steps to include necessary recommendations in 'July Charter'

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...

ICT begins witness depositions against Sheikh Hasina

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...

Rallies, exams trigger traffic woes in city

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...

CPA threatens punitive rent on empty containers

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...

Milestone reopens after 12 days

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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New constitution, second republic mark NCP manifesto

The National Citizen Party (NCP) announced its much-anticipated 24-point "Manifesto for a New Bangladesh" on Sunday. Its Convener Nahid Islam declared the manifesto at a massive rally at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital. He read out the whole...

No more traditional politics, people seek quality change

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said, "People of Bangladesh no longer want traditional, stagnant politics. They want qualitative change. Politics must now be centred on improving people's lives, building a knowledge-based and skilled generation, and creating a brighter future."He said...

July Proclamation tomorrow, national charter delayed

The much-envisaged 'July Proclamation' documenting the student-mass uprising will be rolled out tomorrow at a mass gathering in Dhaka's Manik Mia Avenue amid a stalemate over the signing of the 'July Charter'. Media reports say Chief Adviser of the post-uprising...

Govt to sign trade deal with US in 3 weeks

Bangladesh is preparing to sign an agreement with the United States this month that would impose an additional 20 percent supplementary duty on Bangladeshi products entering the US, reportys bdnews24.com.The agreement, once finalised, will be signed with the consent of...

BD millers to redouble US cotton import

To reciprocate the steep US reciprocal tariff being cut down to 20 per cent, Bangladeshi textile and spinning millers target to augment American cotton imports under tradeoffs to make the country's apparel trade competitive in the United States. The US...

July remittance soars to $2.48b

Bangladesh received a record-breaking remittance inflow of US$2.48 billion in July, the first month of the 2025-26 fiscal year, marking a robust 29.48 per cent year-on-year growth, reports UNB.According to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank on Saturday (August...

Messi's Leagues Cup injury confirmed as "hamstring discomfort"

Lionel Messi exited on Saturday night's Leagues Cup match against visiting Necaxa in the 11th minute due to a right leg injury. After Inter Miami completed its 2-2 draw, manager Javier Mascherano declared Messi felt "hamstring discomfort", reports ReutersThe 38-year-old...

Marchand, McIntosh rampant as US end turbulent worlds with record

SINGAPORE, Aug 03 (AFP): Leon Marchand and Summer McIntosh sealed their golden swimming world championships with rampant victories on Sunday's final day of competition as the United States signed off with a relay record.Eight days of competition in Singapore wrapped...