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NBR officers declare chairman persona non grata

Dhaka, May 29 -- NBR Reform Unity, a platform for NBR officers opposed to the government's planned changes, on Thursday declared the present National Board of Revenue chairman as persona non grata at ... Read More


BAJUS reverses decision to keep jewellery shops closed indefinitely

Dhaka, May 29 -- The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has withdrawn its decision to keep jewellery shops across the country closed for an indefinite period, a day after announcing the programm... Read More


Nvidia tops Q1 forecasts despite tariff hurdles

SAN FRANCISCO, May 29 -- Artificial intelligence technology bellwether Nvidia overcame a wave of tariff-driven turbulence to deliver another quarter of robust growth amid feverish demand for its high-... Read More


Jaya Ahsan raises concern over film shoot in forests after elephant attack in Sherpur

Dhaka, May 29 -- Popular actress Jaya Ahsan has expressed concern over film shooting in forest areas after a recent wild elephant attack disrupted the production of a movie in Sherpur's Nalitabari upa... Read More


Trump admin cancels $766m Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu

Dhaka, May 29 -- The Trump administration has cancelled $766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna Inc to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu. T... Read More


Inclement weather having severe impact on animal population of Sundarbans

Dhaka, May 29 -- A severe tidal surge triggered by a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has flooded vast low-lying areas in Bagerhat, causing hardship for thousands of residents and threatening bo... Read More


8 out of 9 active BCB directors submit no confidence letter against Faruque as walls close in

Dhaka, May 29 -- Eight directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today (Thursday) reportedly submitted a letter to the Ministry of Youth and Sports seeking the removal of present BCB President F... Read More


Hamas' armed wing head Sinwar killed in Gaza strike: Netanyahu

CAIRO, May 29 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Mohammed Sinwar, believed to be the head of Hamas' armed wing, has been killed, apparently confirming his death in a rece... Read More


After days of scorching sun, rain brings joy to Dhanmondi Lake

Dhaka, May 29 -- anticipated day of rain finally brought relief and joy to the capital, after days of unforgiving, oppressive heat. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Unite... Read More


Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal no 3

Dhaka, May 29 -- Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal no 3 as a low-pressure area has been formed over northwest Bay an... Read More