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BYD unveils ultra-fast EV charging system comparable to fuel refueling

Dhaka, March 18 -- China's automotive and energy giant, BYD, has introduced a groundbreaking ultra-fast EV charging system, claiming it can recharge electric vehicles (EVs) nearly as quickly as fillin... Read More


Who will Win the Ballon d'Or trophy in 2025: 5 Prospective Footballers

, March 18 -- Days are counting close for the ever-prestigious Ballon d'Or award to announce its 2025 winner . Among so many raving performances from the world's best players, the contest for the Ball... Read More


Court orders freezing of 31 bank accounts belonging to Hasina, family

Dhaka, March 18 -- A Dhaka court on Tuesday ordered the freezing of 31 bank accounts linked to Sheikh Hasina and her family, holding Tk 394.60 crore, amid allegations of graft. Dhaka Metropolitan Sen... Read More


China Stages military drills near Taiwan in response to US and Taiwan remarks

Dhaka, March 18 -- A significant number of Chinese military aircraft, ships, and drones operated near Taiwan between Sunday and Monday, according to the island's Defense Ministry. China described the... Read More


DCCI proposes single-digit VAT rate in budget recommendations

Dhaka, March 18 -- The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) on Tuesday proposed setting the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate at a single-digit level in the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26... Read More


HC stays EC notice on new party registrations

, March 18 -- The High Court (HC) on Tuesday stayed the activities of the public notification issued by the Election Commission (EC) for registration of new political parties. The HC bench of Justice... Read More


Tulsi Gabbard's remarks won't affect bilateral relations: Finance Adviser

Dhaka, March 18 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the remarks made by Tulsi Gabbard will not affect the bilateral relations between the two countries or Bangladesh's economy. "Tu... Read More


Former IGP Syed Sirajul Islam passes away

Dhaka, March 18 -- Former IGP and freedom fighter Syed Sirajul Islam passed away on Monday morning at a hospital in the capital. He was 75. He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at a hospit... Read More


Duty structure to be reduced gradually: NBR Chairman

Dhaka, March 18 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rashid Khan on Tuesday said the country's overall duty structure is likely to be reduced in the coming days. "We are moving toward... Read More


Curfew imposed in parts of India's Nagpur after violence over Aurangzeb tomb dispute

India, March 18 -- A curfew has been enforced in several areas of Nagpur in India following violent clashes sparked by a call to relocate the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb from Maharashtra. The to... Read More