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Win for 'Yes' to ensure discrimination-free Bangladesh for youths: Ali Riaz

, Jan. 14 -- Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Professor Ali Riaz on Wednesday said voting 'Yes' in the referendum would pave the way for building a new, discrimination-free Bangladesh for the yo... Read More


Trader fined Tk 50,000 for hoarding LPG cylinders in Sylhet

, Jan. 14 -- The National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate (NCRPD) on Wednesday imposed a fine of Tk 50,000 on a trader for illegally stockpiling a large number of LPG gas cylinders at a house i... Read More


Feb Polls: Foreign Adviser clarifies visa policy, cautions against disruptive entry

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The government on Wednesday said it remains hopeful of a smooth transition through the national election but wants to prevent the arrival of any "unexpected individuals" from abroad ... Read More


ADP implementation falls to 5-year low in first half of FY26

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh's Annual Development Programme (ADP) implementation has dropped to an alarmingly low level in the first half of 2025-26 fiscal year, highlighting persistent weaknesses in ... Read More


EC upholds BNP candidate Monirul Haque's nomination for Cumilla-6

, Jan. 14 -- The Election Commission on Wednesday rejected an appeal challenging the validity of BNP nominated candidate for Cumilla-6 Monirul Haque Chowdhury in the upcoming national election. Indep... Read More


3 types of courts, tribunals declared special courts

, Jan. 14 -- The government has declared Family Appellate Court, Child Rape Prevention Tribunals and Land Survey Appellate tribunals as special courts. The Law Ministry issued a gazette in this regar... Read More


Garment accessories sector posts record $7.45bn export earnings in FY25: BGAPMEA

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh Garments Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA) on Wednesday announced a record export earning of $7.45 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal ... Read More


Govt extends export incentives for 43 sectors until June 2026

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The government has decided to continue export incentives and cash assistance for 43 sectors until June 2026. According to a circular issued by Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday, cash ass... Read More


Ocean a major asset, yet it's increasingly polluted: Prof Yunus

, Jan. 14 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday emphasised the importance of ocean conservation and sustainable blue economy, hoping that the MoU signed between Maheshkhali Integrated Deve... Read More


NBR Chairman signals possible VAT, turnover tax reforms for jewellery businesses

, Jan. 14 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Wednesday indicated that the government may reconsider the current VAT and turnover tax system for the country's jewellery... Read More