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Bangladesh launches digital legal aid project to expand access to justice

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- Bangladesh has taken a "major step" toward making justice faster, fairer, and more accessible with the launch of the digital legal aid project, supporting 2025 amendments to the lega... Read More


Govt moves to fast track printing of school textbooks for 2026 session

, Aug. 26 -- The government on Tuesday moved to shorten the tender submission period for printing, binding, and supplying textbooks for the 2026 academic year of class 6-8 to ensure timely delivery to... Read More


Liberal tax exemptions hamper development: NBR chairman

, Aug. 26 -- Chairman of National Board of Revenue Md. Abdur Rahman said that widespread use of tax exemptions is preventing the country from increasing its tax-to-GDP ratio. Speaking as the chief gu... Read More


Rohingya Camps: IOM brings first-ever comprehensive emergency obstetric, newborn care services

, Aug. 26 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched the first-ever Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) services in the Rohingya camps of Cox's Bazar, m... Read More


Election opponents will be left out of politics: Salahuddin

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday warned that those opposing elections will be excluded from politics or face political consequences. "Any debate in the poli... Read More


Excessive tax exemptions hindering Bangladesh's tax-to-GDP growth: NBR chairman

, Aug. 26 -- Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Md Abdur Rahman on Tuesday said the widespread use of tax exemptions is limiting the country's ability to raise its tax-to-GDP ratio. "We ... Read More


Buet students block Shahbagh over 3 demands

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- Students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) put a blockade at Shahbagh intersection on Tuesday afternoon to press for their three-point demand. The demons... Read More


Anisur Rahman Milon honored with 'Best Humanitarian Award 2025' in LA

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- Popular Bangladeshi actor Anisur Rahman Milon has recently been honored with the prestigious 'Best Humanitarian Award 2025' at a grand ceremony held in Los Angeles, USA. Milon confi... Read More


Father, son hacked dead in Chuadanga

Chuadanga, Aug. 26 -- A man and his son were hacked to death on Tuesday over a land dispute in Alokdia area of Chuadanga Sadar upazila. The deceased were identified as Taiyab Ali, 45, a resident of A... Read More


25 new High Court judges sworn in

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- five newly appointed judges of the High Court Division were sworn in on Tuesday. Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed administered the oath at 1:40 pm. The new judges are: Anwarul Islam... Read More