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Customs duty on mobile phone imports, local sets reduced

, Jan. 1 -- The government has significantly reduced customs duty on mobile phone imports, cutting it from 25 percent to 10 percent, following a decision taken at a meeting of the Advisory Council on ... Read More


Shariatpur-1 nomination review: 6 valid candidates, 3 disqualified

, Jan. 1 -- The nomination scrutiny for the Shariatpur-1 (Palong-Jajira) parliamentary seat has concluded. Out of nine submitted nominations, six were declared valid, while three were disqualified, co... Read More


Youth hacked to death in Hazaribagh

, Jan. 1 -- A youth was hacked to death allegedly by miscreants in Jhauchhar area under Hazaribagh Police Station of Dhaka early Thursday, on the first day of 2026. The victim was identified as Md Sh... Read More


Khaleda Zia became central figure in politics through resolute leadership: JU vice chancellor

Bangladesh, Jan. 1 -- A discussion titled "Unyielding National Leader Begum Khaleda Zia: Life and Work" was held at Jahangirnagar University on Thursday (Jan 1) to commemorate BNP Chairperson and form... Read More


Chittagong Port achieved historic milestone in 2025, in container handling and revenue

, Jan. 1 -- Chittagong Port, the country's premier seaport, has achieved a historic milestone in 2025, recording significant growth across all major operational indices, including container handling, ... Read More


Woman dies after falling while boarding train in Rajshahi

Rajshahi, Jan. 1 -- A young woman died after falling from a train while trying to board it with the help of her husband at Rajshahi Railway Station on Thursday afternoon. The deceased was identified ... Read More


'I will fulfill the responsibility given by Khaleda Zia': Rumin Farhana

, Jan. 1 -- Barrister Rumin Farhana, a BNP leader recently expelled from the party, has said she has not left the party or her constituents, and pledged to carry out the struggle entrusted to her by p... Read More


Leading Islamic scholars say Jamaat-led alliance not an Islamic bloc

, Jan. 1 -- A group of 101 leading Islamic scholars in Bangladesh has stated that the recently formed Jamaat-led political alliance cannot be recognized as an Islamic bloc. The statement, issued thro... Read More


Bangladesh received $3.22 billion in December 2025

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The year 2025 ended with an upward trend in remittances sent by expatriate Bangladeshis, with Bangladesh receiving over $3.22 billion in December. Bangladesh received $16.26 billion ... Read More


Leading Islamic scholars say Jamaat-led alliance not an Islamic bloc, urges Muslim community to remain alert

, Jan. 1 -- A group of 101 leading Islamic scholars in Bangladesh has stated that the recently formed Jamaat-led political alliance cannot be recognized as an Islamic bloc. The statement, issued thro... Read More