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Grameen Bank received no 'special treatment' in tax exemption, says NBR chairman

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Grameen Bank has received no "special treatment" when the government granted it a tax exemption until 2029, conditional upon submitting its income tax returns, says National Boar... Read More


Witness testifies that Hasina gave 'no release, no treatment' order for injured protesters

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Abdullah Al Imran, a Dhaka College student who was shot in the leg during the July Uprising protests in Bijoynagar, has recounted his experience while testifying before the Inter... Read More


Government on alert, no security concerns for Aug 5, says Advisor Jahangir

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has shrugged off concerns over security threats ahead of the anniversary of the fall of the Awami League government, but added that authoriti... Read More


Government charters 16 special trains to bring people to Dhaka on Aug 5 for July Proclamation event

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has rented 16 special trains to haul people to Dhaka from around the country for the event marking the release of the July Proclamation on the f... Read More


Top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia's war in Ukraine

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- A top aide to President Donald Trump on Sunday accused India of effectively financing Russia's war in Ukraine by purchasing oil from Moscow, after the US leader escalated pressure on ... Read More


NCP unveils political roadmap through 24-point 'New Bangladesh manifesto'

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Commemorating the anniversary of the July Uprising, the National Citizen Party (NCP) has unveiled a 24-point "manifesto for a New Bangladesh", pledging a new constitution, the formati... Read More


Heavy rain may trigger floods in northern, southeastern regions, says Met Office

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) have warned of possible short-term floods in the northeastern and southeastern regions this August, triggered by heavy seasonal rain, wh... Read More


'We are ready for Asia Cup,' Pakistan captain says after losing 2nd Windies T20

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- In a nail-biting finish, Pakistan fell to a 2-wicket defeat against West Indies in the final ball, unable to defend a modest total of 133 in the second T20 of the series at Lauderhill... Read More


Tarique calls for first-time youth voters' support in Chhatra Dal rally

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- In Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal's Shahbagh rally, Tarique Rahman has urged nearly 40 million new voters to support the BNP in the upcoming general election, claiming they were denied thei... Read More


Tottenham's Son bids emotional farewell in S Korea, Maddison suffers knee injury

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min played what is expected to be his final match for the club in front of 64,773 fans at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday. The 33-year-old S... Read More