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Government may get rid of black money amnesty amid criticism

Dhaka, June 17 -- The interim government may scrap the provision allowing the legalisation of undisclosed income through investment in the housing sector. An official of the National Board of Revenue... Read More


Heavy rain forecast, cautionary signal No. 3 issued at ports

Dhaka, June 17 -- Amid the scorching heat, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall and directed the country's four seaports - Chattogram, Cox's Bazar,... Read More


Bangladesh Bank to discontinue 14-day repo from July

Dhaka, June 17 -- Bangladesh Bank is set to discontinue the 14-day repo facility from July, limiting liquidity support for commercial banks to just the 7-day term. Currently, auctions are held for bo... Read More


1,700 bullet parts found in Chattogram sewers

Dhaka, June 17 -- A large quantity of empty bullet parts has been discovered in a drain in Chattogram. The parts were found on Tuesday in Banglabazar, under Bayezid Bostami Police Station's jurisdict... Read More


Bangladesh win toss, choose to bat against Sri Lanka

Dhaka, June 17 -- Only a few days after South Africa lifted the World Test Championship, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are taking to the field for a fresh start to the competition as the Tigers win the tos... Read More


Shanto, Mushfiq battle back after Bangladesh loses early wickets

Dhaka, June 17 -- After an inauspicious start, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim have steadied a wobbling Bangladesh top order. By the 17th over on Tuesday, the Tigers were down to 45... Read More


Shanto, Mushfiq hit centuries to propel Bangladesh to strong position against Sri Lanka in Galle

Dhaka, June 17 -- Mushfiqur Rahim has crafted a superb century after his captain Najmul Hossain Shanto completed his as Bangladesh forged ahead to a commanding position after early losses against Sri ... Read More


Dengue spreads in Chattogram but most cases are mild

Dhaka, June 17 -- Dengue cases are rising in Chattogram district with the onset of the monsoon, though the district civil surgeon maintains the situation is "not alarming". The Chattogram City Corpor... Read More


Bangladesh thanks Australia for resuming visa services in Dhaka

Dhaka, June 17 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has thanked Australia for resuming its visa services in Dhaka, during a meeting with newly appointed Australian High Commissioner Susan Ryle. The meetin... Read More


BNP sees 'no disagreement' in holding elections in February

Dhaka, June 17 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) shrugged off talks of disagreement over the proposal to hold the next parliamentary elections in February, as suggested by Chief Advisor Muhamm... Read More