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China lowers tax refund threshold for tourists to boost spending

Dhaka, April 27 -- China announced a lower threshold for tax refunds for foreign tourists among a series of policies on Sunday to boost consumption as its economy comes under pressure during a trade w... Read More


BNP leader Khasru, 4 others acquitted in case under Special Powers Act

, April 27 -- A Dhaka court on Sunday acquitted five people including BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury in a case filed under the Special Power Act over instigating students d... Read More


Nor'wester wreaks havoc in Lalmonirhat, hundreds of houses damaged

Lalmonirhat, April 27 -- A nor'wester accompanied by strong winds and hailstorms swept several upazilas of Lalmonirhat district on Saturday night, damaging hundreds of houses, trees, and crops. The s... Read More


'Jaat' Box Office Day 17: Sunny Deol's film nears Rs.85 crore mark

, April 27 -- Sunny Deol's action film Jaat continues to perform steadily at the box office, collecting Rs.1.25 crore on its 17th day, as per a report by Sacnilk. The film's total domestic earnings no... Read More


Prime suspect arrested over 'Boba Rafique' murder in Tejgaon

Dhaka, April 27 -- Police have arrested the prime suspect in the murder of Md Rafique, also known as 'Boba Rafique' from Karwan Bazar area on Friday night. Md Saddam, 22, was arrested along with a kn... Read More


Nor'westerhits Sunamganj; damages houses, crops

Sunamganj, April 27 -- A Nor'wester lashed Dowrabazar upazila of Sunamganj district on Saturday night, causing damages to houses and crops. Locals said the storm which lasted for half an hour uproote... Read More


Bangladeshi national shot dead reportedly by BSF in 24 Parganas

Jhenaidah, April 27 -- Indian Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly shot a Bangladeshi to death at 24 Parganas of West Bengal early Sunday. The deceased was identified as Obaidur Rahman, 37, son of ... Read More


Two hand grenades recovered in Meherpur

Meherpur, April 27 -- Police recovered two hand grenades from a government primary school in Gangni upazila of Meherpur district on Sunday morning. The explosives, wrapped in red scotch tape, were fo... Read More


Rains likely in all division, including Dhaka, in next 24hr: BMD

Dhaka, April 27 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers in all divisions, including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Sunday. "Rain or t... Read More


Pope Francis was an amazing human being, says Prof Yunus

Rome, April 27 -- Senior Catholic Church leaders, Cardinal Silvano Maria Tomasi and Cardinal Jacob Koovakad, met Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday, following the Funeral Mass of Pope Franc... Read More