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Lawyer challenges validity of EC's notice for new party registration

Dhaka, March 17 -- A lawyer has filed a writ petition challenging the validity of the public notice issued by the Election Commission (EC) relating to registration for new political parties. The High... Read More


Tarique urges online activists to remain vigilant against conspiracy

Dhaka, March 17 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged the party's online activists to stay alert in the face of rising "conspiracies" against democracy and nationalism. Speaking virtually a... Read More


NBR chairman reveals taxpayer brought Tk 7.30 billion under tax-free remittance facility

Dhaka, March 17 -- A taxpayer has brought Tk 7.30 billion into Bangladesh, taking advantage of the legal tax-free remittance facility for expatriates, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur... Read More


Many insurance companies think of depositors' money as their own, says NBR chairman

Dhaka, March 17 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan has criticised life insurance company owners for treating depositor funds as their own, describing the situation as "te... Read More


MC College gang-rape trial to proceed in speedy tribunal

Dhaka, March 17 -- The trial of two cases -- one involving the gang-rape of a housewife at Sylhet's MC College dormitory and the other involving extortion and robbery charges -- will now proceed in th... Read More


Dakhil exam slated for Apr 13 rescheduled

Dhaka, March 17 -- The Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board has pushed back the Dahkil exam initially set for Apr 13 in line with the rescheduling carried out by the general education boards. The Arab... Read More


Titumir Oikya rejects decision to form 'Dhaka Central University'

Dhaka, March 16 -- "Titumir Oikya", the platform of the students of Government Titumir College, has rejected the university that is going to be formed through the merger of seven government colleges i... Read More


Land acquisition at such pace could leave no space for future graves, Advisor Fouzul warns

Dhaka, March 16 -- Road Transport Advisor Md Fouzul Kabir Khan has predicted a future shortfall of space for crop cultivation, industrial production, and even burial sites if land acquisition for road... Read More


Mild heatwave sweeps Dhaka, 13 other districts

Dhaka, March 16 -- A mild heatwave is currently affecting 14 districts, with Dhaka among them, and is expected to persist on Monday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The h... Read More


Militants, extremists will take advantage if elections are delayed, says Mirza Fakhrul

Dhaka, March 16 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said if the general elections are held late, the "fascist" forces will rise again. Speaking at an Iftar organised by two organ... Read More