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IGP calls for greater discipline, dedication

Bangladesh, May 13 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir has reiterated that any police officer found guilty of involvement in drug use or trafficking will face strict action, wit... Read More


Mother detained, infant behind bars

Bangladesh, May 13 -- Two children in school uniforms stand outside the iron gates of Lakshmipur District Prison, their faces etched with fear and confusion. One is in the fifth grade, the other in th... Read More


Bike, e-rickshaw owners to pay tax

Bangladesh, May 13 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to bring motorcycles and battery-run auto-rickshaws under the advance income tax (AIT) system for the first time in the proposed nation... Read More


Trade deal with US to be examined

Bangladesh, May 13 -- The government has decided to review the existing trade agreement with the United States rather than immediately moving towards its cancellation, Prime Minister's Information and... Read More


DU's rankings woe rooted in political bias: PM Tarique

Bangladesh, May 13 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday blamed politically motivated teacher recruitment and a weak research culture for the University of Dhaka's poor showing in international ... Read More


Call for higher tobacco tax in upcoming budget

Bangladesh, May 13 -- Health experts, economists and government officials on Wednesday called for a significant increase in taxes and prices on all tobacco products in the upcoming FY2026-27 national ... Read More


Horse Meat Sale: Jaya files writ petition to ban

Bangladesh, May 12 -- A writ petition has been filed in the High Court seeking directives to prohibit the commercial use of horse meat in Bangladesh. The petition was submitted on Monday by the Bangl... Read More


Measles toll hits 350

Bangladesh, May 12 -- Six children with measles-like symptoms died across the country in the last 24 hours, although none of the fatalities were confirmed measles cases. Of the deaths, three occurred... Read More


BAB flags risk in law

Bangladesh, May 12 -- Leaders of the Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) have expressed concern that a provision in the amended Bank Resolution Act could allow former bank owners and directors accus... Read More


Rooppur, Padma costs balloon PM sounds Alarm

Bangladesh, May 12 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has highlighted alleged corruption and inflated spending in Bangladesh's major infrastructure projects, including the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, K... Read More