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Tarique thanks countrymen

Dhaka, May 8 -- BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the thousands of party leaders, activists, and members of the public who turned out to welcome his mother and... Read More


UAE eases visa curbs, eyes investment in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 8 -- Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the United Arab Emirates for its significant steps towards reinstating visa services for Bangladeshi natio... Read More


Though up a notch, BD still stuck in 'medium' category

Dhaka, May 8 -- Bangladesh has advanced one position to rank 130th out of 193 countries in the 2023 Human Development Index (HDI), according to the latest Human Development Report released by the Unit... Read More


Record number taxpayers embrace NBR's online income tax return system

Dhaka, May 8 -- In a remarkable demonstration of growing digital adoption, more than 16 lakh taxpayers in Bangladesh have already filed their income tax returns online this year. Simultaneously, over... Read More


Praava Health appoints new COO

Dhaka, May 8 -- Praava Health, a leading healthcare company in Bangladesh, announced the appointment of Dr. Simeen M. Akhtar as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). A founding member of Praava's lea... Read More


PKA unveils 15-point manifesto ahead of BKMEA election

Dhaka, May 8 -- Progressive Knit Alliance (PKA), the sole panel contesting the upcoming BKMEA election on May 10, announced a 15-point manifesto on Wednesday, pledging to prioritise reforms in customs... Read More


Digital access enshrined as a core right in landmark cyber ordinance

Dhaka, May 8 -- THE approval of Bangladesh's Cyber Security Ordinance 2025 marks a landmark advancement in the country's digital legal framework. As per a report published in this newspaper on Wednesd... Read More


EC set to begin constituency delimitation

Dhaka, May 8 -- The Election Commission (EC) is set to begin the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, initially focusing on 61 seats following the submission of over 400 applications requesti... Read More


ATMA demands reduced cigarette price tiers

Dhaka, May 8 -- Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) has called for reducing the number of cigarette price tiers from existing 04 (four) to 03 (three) in the upcoming 2025-26 FY national budget. The lo... Read More


RAB officer commits suicide at Ctg

Dhaka, May 8 -- A senior officer of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) reportedly killed himself using his service firearm at the RAB-7 Bahaddarhat camp in Chattogram on Wednesday morning. The deceased has... Read More