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NBR falls short of revenue target despite 15pc growth

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has again fallen short of its revenue collection target. In the first four months of the 2025-26 fiscal year (July-October), the NBR collected Tk ... Read More


Seconds of shaking, a family shattered

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- On most Fridays, Nusrat Begum tried to finish the household chores early. Her son, Rafiul Islam Rafi, a calm, soft-spoken student of Sir Salimullah Medical College in Dhaka, often jo... Read More


Supply disruptions trigger fresh spike in winter veg prices

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Sharp rise in Dhaka markets within a week. Beans Tk 100-120/kg, cauliflower Tk 50- Tk 60 per piece, turnips Tk 60-100/kg, new potatoes Tk 120-140/kg. Political events and transport ... Read More


Frustration deepens in BNP allies as seat-sharing talks stall

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Almost three weeks after the BNP unveiled its list of potential contenders for 236 constituencies, a quiet unease is spreading among the party's allies. What began as hopeful indica... Read More


Germany win thriller to set up semi against Spain

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Germany completed a remarkable comeback to beat Argentina in a thrilling doubles decider and set up a Davis Cup semi-final against Spain. Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz saved three mat... Read More


Tigers tighten grip on 2nd Ireland Test

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Openers Shadman Islam and Mahmudul Hasan Joy struck fluent half-centuries as Bangladesh tightened their grip on the second and final cricket Test against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla... Read More


Marufa, Shorna, Rabeya register for WIPL auction

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Bangladesh's rising pace sensation Marufa Akter is set to chase a new milestone as she heads into the Women's Indian Premier League (WIPL) mega auction after making a strong impressi... Read More


Primary teachers deadline on govt 'promises'

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Government primary school assistant teachers have set a Nov 29 deadline for authorities to implement "assurances" on salary increase and higher-grade promotion. On Friday, the teach... Read More


Gen Waker awarded 'Senabahini Padak'

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus awarded the Senabahini Padak to Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman. Earlier in the morning, President Md Shahabuddin and the Chief Adviser visi... Read More


BD women entrepreneurs in focus at London SME Fair

Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- The Bangladesh High Commission in London has announced that the upcoming SME Fair, part of Heritage Week, will prominently showcase the talent of Bangladeshi women entrepreneurs as w... Read More