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Foreign debt builds up to $103.64b, as of Dec

Dhaka, April 10 -- Bangladesh saw its overall external debt rise by 3.0 per cent to US$103.64 billion up to last December and this increase was primarily driven by public sector's growing appetite for... Read More


People are saying 'stay for five more years': Home Advisor

Dhaka, April 10 -- The country's law and order situation has improved, and it will get even better, claimed the Home Affairs Adviser, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. He said, ... Read More


IMF cuts extra tax revenue target to Tk 510 billion

Dhaka, April 10 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly reduced Bangladesh's requirement of additional tax revenue collection, which was brought down to Tk 510 billion for the next fisca... Read More


RMG export: NBR may phase out lower corporate tax

Dhaka, April 10 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is considering phasing out reduced corporate tax rates for apparel exporters as the benefits have remained in place for a longer period of time. ... Read More


DU commemorates Prof Arefin Siddique

Dhaka, April 10 -- A commemoration of Dr. A. A. M. S. Arefin Siddique, former Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Dhaka University (DU) and former Professor of its Department of Mass Communication and Journalism ... Read More


Oil prices fall as Trump escalates trade war with China

Dhaka, April 10 -- Oil prices fell around 1.0 per cent on Thursday as US President Donald Trump ramped up a trade war with China, even as he announced a 90-day pause on tariffs aimed at other countrie... Read More


OpenAI countersues Elon Musk, claims harassment

Dhaka, April 10 -- OpenAI countersued Elon Musk on Wednesday, citing a pattern of harassment by Musk and asking a federal judge to stop Musk from any "further unlawful and unfair action" against OpenA... Read More


WC Qualifiers: Brilliant century by Nigar guides Bangladesh to crush Thailand by 178 runs in opener

Dhaka, April 10 -- A brilliant century by captain Nigar Sultana Joty guided Bangladesh team to make a flying start in the six-nation ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers crushing Thailand by a massive 178... Read More


Paddy procurement starts on April 24

Dhaka, April 10 -- Agriculture and Home Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Thursday said the government will begin purchasing paddy on April 24. He made the remarks while... Read More


SSC, equivalent exams begin today

Dhaka, April 10 -- This Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations are set to begin on Thursday, with 1,928,181 students registered to take part. For the first time since the star... Read More