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'NBR to allow duty-free raw material import'

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has initiated a move to permit exporters without bond licenses to import raw materials on a duty-free basis."We have already begun the process," ... Read More


Good governance key to corruption-free services: TIB

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman has said that ensuring good governance is imperative to provide corruption-free services in both g... Read More


Expatriates to cast votes by postal ballots in next JS elections: CEC

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has said that expatriate Bangladeshis possessing National Identity Cards (smart cards) will be able to exercise their voting righ... Read More


Dhaka-21 District Traffic Blocked as Faridpur Protest Rages

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- Local residents in Faridpur continued their protest for the third consecutive day on Thursday, 11 September, by blocking major highways linking Dhaka with Khulna and Barishal. The o... Read More


Mastermind in health sector corruption during AL regime Mithu held in Gulshan

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- Motazzarul Islam Mithu, widely linked to corruption allegations in the health sector during the Awami League government, has been arrested. Dhaka Metropolitan DB Police conducted a ... Read More


European Parliament delegation to visit Bangladesh Sept 16-18

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- A delegation of Members of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights will visit Bangladesh from September 16 to 18 to discuss the human rights dimension of EU-Banglades... Read More


Light to moderate rain, thunder showers likely in parts of country

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places across the co... Read More


Eastern Bank's Showkat Ali Chowdhury Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Money Laundering

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- Staff Reporter Businessman Showkat Ali Chowdhury is the chairman of Eastern Bank. Primarily known as a shipping businessman. The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has re... Read More


Women's World Cup 2025 to have all-female match officials for first time

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- For the first time in history, the Women's Cricket World Cup will be run entirely by female officials. The ICC confirmed on Thursday that all 31 matches of the 2025 edition in Indi... Read More


Bangladesh eye winning start as Asia Cup campaign opens against Hong Kong

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- Bangladesh begin their Asia Cup campaign tonight in Abu Dhabi with what looks, at least on paper, like the softest assignment in Group B. Their opponents, Hong Kong, were dismantled... Read More