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LPG operators oppose govt's VAT hike proposal

Dhaka, June 4 -- The LPG Operators Association of Bangladesh (LOAB) has strongly opposed the government's proposal to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders from 7.5... Read More


Dengue: 83 more dengue cases reported in 24hrs

Dhaka, June 4 -- three more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 4,783 this year. According to the Directorate General... Read More


No change in Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's FF status, says Liberation War Affairs Adviser

, June 4 -- Amid swirling rumours about the cancellation of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's recognition as a freedom fighter, Liberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk-e-Azam on Wednesday firmly dismissed the clai... Read More


BNP criticises budget as 'unilateral, ineffective' amid inflation

, June 4 -- BNP on Wednesday described the proposed national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year as 'unilateral, traditional and non-participatory' and said it fails to offer concrete strategies to add... Read More


Stay alert over fraud gangs during Eid-ul-Azha: Police Headquarters

Dhaka, June 4 -- Police have urged people to remain vigilant against fraud rings operating in various parts of the country ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. Police headquarters issued a press release on Wednesda... Read More


River ports asked to hoist cautionary signal 1

, June 4 -- River ports in some regions have been asked to hoist cautionary signal 1 as a temporary west or northwesterly gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in many parts of the country, accordi... Read More


Three die from electrocution, 2 injured in Panchagarh

Panchagar, June 4 -- Three people, including a student, died and two others were injured after being electrocuted while working in a maize field in Panchagarh Sadar upazila on Wednesday morning. The ... Read More


Trading underway with index making gains in Bangladesh bourses

Dhaka, June 4 -- Trading at the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges began on a positive note on Wednesday, the fourth working day of the week, with most listed companies witnessing price increases. ... Read More


Smart Hajj: How Saudi Arabia Is innovating crowd management for pilgrims

, June 4 -- Each year, millions of Muslims from around the world converge in Makkah for Hajj, a powerful spiritual event that showcases the unity of the Islamic faith across cultures and nationalities... Read More


Rains likely across country amid active monsoon

, June 4 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains at several places in eight divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Wednesday. "Light to mode... Read More