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Seminar urges hike in tobacco price and taxes in upcoming budget

Dhaka, May 21 -- Development Organisation of the Rural Poor- DORP, alongside journalists, social leaders, and policymakers, have called for an increase in tobacco product prices and taxes, as well as ... Read More


University student Alvi killed over drug dispute, 4 arrested: Police

Dhaka, May 21 -- Dr Maleka University College student Samiur Rahman Khan Alvi was hacked to death in Dhaka's Jigatola area following an altercation over drug use, police said on Wednesday. The myster... Read More


If you throw a stone at me, it might end up hitting someone else: Khalilur Rahman

Dhaka, May 21 -- National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday reaffirmed that he holds only one nationality and that is Bangladeshi citizenship. Speaking at a media briefing at the Forei... Read More


Tanzid Hasan breaks into ICC top 100 after T20I fifty

Dhaka, May 21 -- Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan has made a significant leap in the ICC T20I batting rankings following his explosive fifty against the UAE in the second match of the ongoing series. T... Read More


No comment on EC reconstitution demand, says Commissioner Sanaullah

Dhaka, May 21 -- Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah on Wednesday said the Election Commission would refrain from commenting on the ongoing demand for its reconstitution. "We don't want to ... Read More


Pakistan confirm three-match T20I series vs Bangladesh in Lahore

Dhaka, May 21 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially confirmed a three-match T20I home series against Bangladesh, with all matches to be held under lights at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium from ... Read More


Pay your workers by May 28 or prepare for jail: Adviser to factory owners

, May 21 -- Garment factory owners must settle all outstanding wages of their workers by May 28, or face arrest and imprisonment, warned Shipping Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain on Wednesda... Read More


Rivers swell in Sylhet due to continuous rain, upstream water

Dhaka, May 21 -- Water levels in major rivers in Sylhet continue to rise following several days of heavy rainfall and onrush of water from the upstream. Although none of the rivers have yet crossed t... Read More


Tottenham and Man United fans clash ahead of Europa League final

BILBAO, Spain, May 21 -- Clashes between fans of Tottenham and Manchester United have been reported ahead of the Europa League final in Spain on Wednesday. Confrontations took place in the center of ... Read More


Bangladesh to introduce new banknotes before Eid

Dhaka, May 21 -- Bangladesh is set to introduce new banknotes with fresh designs, some of which will notably exclude the image of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman before Eid-ul-Azha. The new currency designs wi... Read More