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Launch services suspended in Barishal amid incessant rains

, May 29 -- Launch operations in Barishal district remained suspended since Thursday morning due to the incessant rainfall triggered by the low pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The Bangladesh ... Read More


NBR extends VAT return deadline till June 19

Dhaka, May 29 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting VAT returns online through the Integrated VAT Administration System (iVAS) for the tax period of May, 2025... Read More


Finance Adviser to unveil budget on June 2

Dhaka, May 29 -- Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed will present the national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on June 2. The pre-recorded budget speech will be aired at 4 pm on Bangladesh Televi... Read More


Landslides likely in hill districts: BMD

Dhaka, May 29 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted landslides at different places in the hill districts due to incessant rains. According to the bulletin, "Due to very heavy rainfa... Read More


Peacekeeping in UN missions a constant challenge: Salehuddin

Dhaka, May 29 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Thursday said that peacekeeping in the UN Mission is an immensely challenging task due to adverse environments, unfamiliar climates, and cultura... Read More


Comfort in the rain, discomfort in the streets

Dhaka, May 29 -- Bangladesh's capital and several other parts of the country woke up to rain on Thursday morning, brought on by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The showers offered some ... Read More


EC to take decision on Ishraque's mayoral position: Appellate Division

, May 29 -- The Appellate Division in an observation on Thursday said the Election Commission (EC) will decide whether BNP leader Ishraque Hossain will be sworn in as the Mayor of Dhaka South City Cor... Read More


BNP apologises for traffic disruptions caused by youth rallies in Dhaka, other cities

Dhaka, May 29 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expressed regret over the public inconvenience and traffic congestion caused by its recent youth rallies held in Dhaka and several other cit... Read More


Flashfloods likely in low-lying areas of 6 divisions: FFWC

, May 29 -- Persistent rainfall in different parts of the country has triggered risk of flashfloods as major rivers in several divisions may swell, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) warn... Read More


New banknotes of Tk 1,000, Tk 50 and Tk 20 to hit market on June 1

Dhaka, May 29 -- Bangladesh Bank is set to release newly designed banknotes of Tk 1,000, Tk 50 and Tk 20 denominations into the market from June 1. In a press release issued on Thursday, the central ... Read More