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Musk announces new political party in U.S.

Dhaka, July 6 -- Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced Saturday that "the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom," following an online poll he launched earlier in the week that showed st... Read More


Free Trade Zone to be set up in Ctg

Dhaka, July 6 -- The government is considering developing a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) on 400 acres of land near southern part of the Karnaphuli Tunnel in Anwara upazila in the port city. According to exp... Read More


Textile mills push for withdrawal of AIT on cotton imports

Dhaka, July 6 -- Leaders of the country's primary textile mills demanded immediate withdrawal of recently imposed 2.0 per cent advanced income tax (AIT) on cotton imports to avert factory closures. T... Read More


Benapole Customs House exceeds target by Tk 3.1651b

Dhaka, July 6 -- In the outgoing fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, Benapole Customs House collected Tk3.1651 billion (Tk316.51 crore) more in revenue than the set target. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) ... Read More


DMTCL drafts long-awaited service rule, organogram for 3,800 metro rail staffers

Dhaka, July 6 -- Almost a decade after its formation, the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has finally drafted its service rule to ensure the proper functioning of its employees, and has pro... Read More


Russia seeks BD approval to export ready-to-eat meat

Dhaka, July 6 -- The Russian Federation has expressed interest in exporting ready-to-eat meat to Bangladesh with standard veterinary certification, according to official sources. The Federal Service ... Read More


Aman yield defies floods in FY25, keeps output steady

Dhaka, July 6 -- Despite severe flooding in coastal districts that damaged hundreds of thousands of hectares of cropland, the Aman rice production in FY 2024-25 held firm, thanks to a remarkable rise ... Read More


Holy Ashura today

Dhaka, July 6 -- The holy Ashura will be observed across the country today (Sunday) with due religious solemnity. The day is a public holiday. The 10th day of the month of Muharram in Hijri calendar... Read More


Prof Yunus urges Islamic NGOs to take up social business to support Muslim world

Dhaka, July 6 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged Islamic NGOs to take up social business to support the Muslim world. He made the call when a group of NGO leaders from different Musl... Read More


Dubai Capitals rope in Shakib for Global Super League

Dhaka, July 6 -- Shakib Al Hasan has been drafted into the Global Super League (GSL) for the Dubai Capitals as the ace Bangladeshi allrounder's run in foreign leagues continues with the doors to natio... Read More