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Dhaka, Delhi eye "good working relations" addressing problems

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday said both Dhaka and New Delhi agreed to have "good working relations" by removing the remaining problems. "We - both sides - ag... Read More


22 DCs sent on compulsorily retirement

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The government has sent 22 deputy commissioners (DCs) on compulsory retirement due to their roles in the controversial elections held under the previous Awami League government, said... Read More


22 ex-DCs sent into forced retirement

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The government has sent 22 former deputy commissioners (DCs) into compulsory retirement due to their roles in the controversial elections held under the previous Awami League governm... Read More


21 ex-DCs sent into forced retirement

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The government has sent 21 former deputy commissioners (DCs) into compulsory retirement due to their roles in the controversial elections held under the previous Awami League governm... Read More


Dr Atiur, Dr Barkat among 23 sued by ACC

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against 23 people, including former Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Atiur Rahman and economist Dr Abul Barkat, for allegedly embezzling TK 29... Read More


China begins repatriation of over 1,000 online scam workers from Myanmar via Thailand

BANGKOK, Feb. 20 -- China has started repatriating over 1,000 of its nationals who were involved in online scam operations in eastern Myanmar. The workers were recently rescued and transferred across ... Read More


NBR reduces VAT on biscuits by half

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) on both machine-made and hand-made biscuits by half. A notification to this effect was issued on Wednesday,... Read More


Bangladesh's youths also ready to take lead in building new world: CA

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said Bangladesh's young generation is confident and prepared to lead, not only in building a new Bangladesh but also in shaping a new... Read More


Bangladesh's Youth Festival 2025 concludes with a call for change

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Bangladesh's Youth Festival 2025 ended on Wednesday after a month of activities revolving around the theme 'Let's change the country, let's change the world.' One visible change is ... Read More


Trump faces backlash for calling himself 'King'

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- US President Donald Trump is facing widespread criticism after referring to himself as a "king" on social media following his administration's decision to block New York City's conge... Read More