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Students, locals block road at Asad Gate, disrupt traffic

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- A group of students and citizens blocked the road at Asad Gate in the capital, protesting against incidents of rape across the country and demanding security for all. Due to the prot... Read More


EC prepares for national polls targeting Dec

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The Election Commission (EC) is making preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections, targeting December as the probable time frame. On Sunday (February 23), Election Commis... Read More


CMCH, KMCH interns start 'complete shutdown' prog

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Medical interns at Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) and Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) started a 'complete shutdown' on Sunday, demanding the fulfillment of their f... Read More


President, CA pay homage to language heroes

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus have paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement, marking the Amar Ekushey and the I... Read More


BB governor assures stability in dollar, reserves

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Governor of Bangladesh Bank Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur has assured that concerns regarding the country's foreign exchange reserves and the dollar crisis have eased. He stated that the decl... Read More


Ex-ASP Alep accused of raping victim's wife: ICT

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has found evidence of enforced disappearance, rape, and torture against former additional superintendent of police (ASP) of Barishal Range and... Read More


22 former DCs sent on forced retirement

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- 22 former District Commissioners (DCs) who served during controversial 2018 national elections under the Awami League government have been sent on mandatory retirement. The Ministry... Read More


Amar Ekushey: Use of Bangla at all levels not yet established

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The youth of this country established the rights to their mother tongue Bangla on 21 February 1952, sacrificing their lives. But the goal and objective of their sacrifice are yet to... Read More


BTTC suggests to curb customs duties on fresh fruits

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission has recommended reducing the customs duties imposed on fresh fruits including apples, oranges, grapes, pears, and pineapples. The organisa... Read More


NBR reduces VAT on biscuits, cakes to 7.5pc

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reduced value-added tax (VAT) on biscuits and cakes by half, following the demands from processed food manufacturers, reducing it from 15 perc... Read More