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Government cuts import, production duties for mobile phones

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The government has reduced duties on domestically produced and imported mobile phones to lower handset prices. The decision came during Thursday's Advisory Council meeting amid calls... Read More


Mobile traders clash with regulators at BTRC in protest against NEIR launch

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The launch of the National Equipment Identification Register (NEIR) has been met with attack and vandalism at the BTRC office in Agargaon. The service was kicked off as part of manda... Read More


Former minister Lutfozzaman Babar says RAB was 'not used politically' during BNP rule

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Former BNP home minister Lutfozzaman Babar has asserted that the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) was "never politically exploited" during the party's tenure from 2001 to 2006. Speaking ... Read More


Lawyer allegedly beaten to death in Dhaka's Bashundhara

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Police have received reports that a lawyer has allegedly been beaten to death in Bashundhara Residential Area of Dhaka. The incident occurred around 10pm on Wednesday, as citizens be... Read More


After long debate, Biman going for 14 Boeing planes

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- After much deliberation over whether to buy aircraft from Europe or the United States, the board of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to purchase 14 Boeing planes. The decision w... Read More


After long debate, Biman decides to buy 14 Boeing aircraft

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- After much deliberation over whether to buy aircraft from Europe or the United States, the board of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to purchase 14 Boeing planes. The decision w... Read More


Sayedur Rahman returns as CA's special assistant two days after resignation

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Prof Sayedur Rahman is set to return to his post as special assistant to the chief advisor tasked with overseeing the health ministry, just two days after he stepped down from the pos... Read More


ACC moves to prosecute Salman F Rahman, family over alleged Tk 28.57bn embezzlement

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved four cases against Salman F Rahman, his brother and their sons over allegations of embezzlement and money laundering involving billio... Read More


Bangladesh bans e-cigarettes, vapes under tightened tobacco law

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The interim government has issued an ordinance banning e-cigarettes, vapes and all other emerging tobacco products as part of a sweeping overhaul of the country's tobacco control laws... Read More


Fog-induced flight delays trigger traffic congestion near Dhaka airport

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Fog has disrupted flight operations at Shahjalal International Airport, causing delays in take-offs and landings and triggering traffic congestion on surrounding roads. A spokesperso... Read More