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Mild heat wave sweeping over different parts of Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 15 -- A mild heat wave is sweeping over different districts of the country, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). "Mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of... Read More


PKSF and the 2026 Independence Award

Dhaka, April 15 -- The development narrative of Bangladesh is often framed around prominent institutions and marquee initiatives. Yet, many consequential contributions come from organisations that ope... Read More


VAT return deadline extended to April 23

Dhaka, April 15 -- The value-added tax (VAT) statement or returns for the month of March can be filed online until Apr 23. Under the law, VAT returns for each month are due by the 15th of the followi... Read More


Dhaka e-rickshaws at a crossroads

Dhaka, April 15 -- "I am happy now as I can support my family of three dependents, including two daughters," boasted Ruhul Amin, a disabled Dhaka e-rickshaw driver, hailing from Jessore district, who ... Read More


Cabinet Division for virtual meetings to save fuel

Dhaka, April 15 -- The Cabinet Division has requested all government offices to conduct meetings and other official programmes through virtual platforms in a bid to save fuel amid global energy situat... Read More


MP demands death penalty for insulting Prophet

Dhaka, April 15 -- Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis MP from Madaripur-1 Sayed Uddin Ahmad Hanzala on Wednesday demanded legislation in Parliament introducing the death penalty for insulting the Prophet Muha... Read More


Steps taken to launch PayPal in Bangladesh: PM

Dhaka, April 15 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said effective steps have been taken to launch operations of the international payment gateway PayPal in Bangladesh. The premier gave the informat... Read More


Govt decides to recruit 500,000 personnel in public sector: PM

Dhaka, April 15 -- The government has decided to recruit 500,000 personnel to fill vacant positions across public offices nationwide. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman disclosed this during the question-a... Read More


SBAC Bank's deposits exceed Tk 110b

Dhaka, April 15 -- SBAC Bank PLC has exceeded the milestone of BDT 110 billion (BDT 11,000 crore) in deposits, achieving a growth of 15 per cent in the last year. Engr. Md. Moklesur Rahman, Chairman ... Read More


bKash and RAJUK celebrate Baishakh at Hatirjheel

Dhaka, April 15 -- With the patronage of bKash, The Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) organised a vibrant Pahela Baishakh celebration at Hatirjheel, welcoming the Bengali New Year in a lively and ... Read More