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Youth advocates call for higher tobacco taxes in 2025-26 budget

Dhaka, May 6 -- The Youth Forum Against Tobacco on Tuesday called on the government to increase taxes and prices of all tobacco products in the upcoming national budget for 2025-26 to protect public h... Read More


After 17 years, Dr Zubaida returns home in emotional reunion

Dhaka, May 6 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's wife Dr Zubaida Rahman returned home on Tuesday with her mother-in-law and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, ending her 17 years of exile in Londo... Read More


Khaleda along with two daughters-in-law reaches Firoza

Dhaka, May 6 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia reached her Gulshan residence from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, as she returned from London along with her two daughters-in-law - Tarique Rahman'... Read More


Second phase of dialogue soon after May 15: Ali Riaz

Dhaka, May 6 -- National Consensus Commission Vice Chairman Prof Ali Riaz on Tuesday said the second phase of dialogue aimed at preparing a National Charter will begin soon after May 15. "The first p... Read More


Body of female jujube farmer recovered from Thanchi, Bandarban

Bandarban, May 6 -- The body of a female jujube farmer has been recovered from the Tindu area of Thanchi upazila in Bandarban district. Police recovered the body from the side of the road near a Khya... Read More


Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway blocked over RMG worker's death in Gazipur

Gazipur, May 6 -- Workers of a readymade garment factory blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway for around two and a half hours protesting the death of a fellow worker in a road accident in Gazipur city... Read More


Hajj flights: Ministry issues urgent notice for pilgrims who fly Tuesday

Dhaka, May 6 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued an urgent notice for the hajj pilgrims who are scheduled to fly for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The Ministry said in the notification that th... Read More


FIPA key to boosting Canadian investor confidence: Canada's Indo-Pacific envoy

Dhaka, May 6 -- Pacific Trade Representative Paul Thoppil has said a Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement (FIPA) would play a critical role in boosting confidence among Canadian inves... Read More


Foreign AffairsAdviser speaks with Pakistan's Foreign Minister over phone; regional tensions discussed

Dhaka, May 6 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar had a telephone conversation on Monday, and discussed the current situation in the region.... Read More


Dhaka urges ADB, partners to boost development efforts amid global challenges

Dhaka, May 6 -- Bangladesh has urged the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and regional partners to boost development efforts in response to global economic, climate and digital challenges. The call came ... Read More