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ACC prosecutes ex-industries minister Nurul Majid over Tk 80mn in 'illicit wealth'

Dhaka, April 8 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has pressed charges against former industries minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun for gaining 'illicit' wealth worth Tk 80 million. His wife Nad... Read More


Man loses leg in landmine explosion along Naikhongchhari border

Dhaka, April 8 -- A landmine blast has ripped away a man's leg in Bandarban's Naikhongchhari Upazila only days after similar incidents caused almost identical misfortunes. According to locals, the in... Read More


Bangladesh's inflation rises again in March despite 'decline' in food costs

Dhaka, April 8 -- Bangladesh's overall inflation has risen to 9.35 percent in March, reversing the previous month's 22-month low, despite reported declines in food costs across both urban and rural ar... Read More


July Charter will form basis of upcoming national polls, says Consensus Commission's Ali Riaz

Dhaka, April 8 -- The Election Commission will conduct the next parliamentary polls in line with the July Charter, incorporating the views of political parties and the public, according to Ali Riaz, v... Read More


BNP condemns attacks on businesses during pro-Gaza protests, blames govt inaction

Dhaka, April 8 -- BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has criticised the government for its failure to prevent vandalism and looting during Monday's protests against Israeli atrocities in G... Read More


Ex-war crimes prosecutor Tureen Afroz remanded in 'attempted murder' case

Dhaka, April 8 -- Police have been granted four days to quiz Tureen Afroz, a former International Crimes Tribunal prosecutor, in their custody over the alleged attempted murder of a student named Abdu... Read More


Bangladesh offers duty-free access to 100 more US products to cut trade gap

Dhaka, April 8 -- Commerce Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin has outlined Bangladesh's aim of reducing the trade deficit with the United States in order to offset the additional tariffs imposed by the Trump... Read More


Bangladesh call up Tanzim Sakib for first Zimbabwe Test

Dhaka, April 8 -- Seamer Tanzim Hasan Sakib has earned a maiden Test call-up to Bangladesh's squad for the first Test against Zimbabwe. However, the Tigers will miss the services of pacer Taskin Ahme... Read More


Revenue growth: IMF says possible, NBR wants more time

Dhaka, April 8 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pressed Bangladesh to raise its tax-to-GDP ratio to 9 percent in the 2025-26 fiscal year, a key condition tied to the country's ongoing loan... Read More


EC collecting expert opinions on how to allow expatriates to vote

Dhaka, April 8 -- The Election Commission is holding a workshop with technical experts to scope out a method to enable voting for expatriates in the upcoming general election. On Tuesday, Chief Elect... Read More