Mob justice with shoe garlands will 'return' the same way, warns Saki

Dhaka, June 28 -- Ganosamhati Andolon Chief Coordinator Zonayed Saki has warned that mob-driven public humiliation -- such as forcing someone to wear a garland of shoes -- sets a "dangerous precedent"... Read More

Customs services halted as protests hit imports, exports, cargo delivery

Dhaka, June 28 -- Export, import, cargo delivery and related operations at Chattogram Port have slowed as customs officials joined the "complete shutdown" initiated by National Board of Revenue (NBR) ... Read More

Reform Unity Council rejects threats and appeals, vows to continue 'March to NBR'

Dhaka, June 28 -- Protesting officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have rejected both the Ministry of Finance's appeal for dialogue and the tax agency's threats of disciplinary action, vowi... Read More

Jatiya Party's crisis deepens as conference, rally called off amid power struggle

Dhaka, June 28 -- The Jatiya Party has been plunged into fresh uncertainty as rival senior leaders, once determined to hold a separate national conference to replace Chairman Ghulam Muhammed Quader, h... Read More

Umama Fatema steps down from Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, blames NCP influence

Dhaka, June 28 -- Umama Fatema, spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement that led the July Uprising, has announced her departure from the organisation. She made the announcement in a... Read More

Jayasuriya 5-for crushes resistance as Bangladesh suffer innings defeat in Colombo

Dhaka, June 28 -- Bangladesh have collapsed to an innings and 78-run defeat inside just 28 minutes on the fourth morning of the Colombo Test, conceding the two-match series 1-0 to hosts Sri Lanka. Th... Read More

Two weeks after Eid, rice prices still straining consumers' budget

Dhaka, June 28 -- Rice prices have remained high for two consecutive weeks following Eid-ul-Azha, with wholesale traders placing the blame on rice mill owners. Although the price of Sonali chicken, w... Read More

NBR offices shut down as officers march on headquarters over chairman's removal

Dhaka, June 28 -- Tax, VAT, and customs offices across Bangladesh have shut down completely as officers staged a "March to NBR", demanding the removal of National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Ab... Read More

Finance ministry calls for withdrawal of 'March to NBR'

Dhaka, June 27 -- The finance ministry has called on the protesting National Board of Revenue (NBR) staff to withdraw their programme, assuring them of a review of the transfer order and amendments to... Read More

Bangladesh look for quick wickets as Sri Lanka eye substantial lead

Dhaka, June 27 -- Bangladesh are looking to mount a comeback by taking quick wickets and limiting Sri Lanka's lead in the Colombo Test. As the Tigers take to the field on Day 3 of the Test on Friday,... Read More

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