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Dhaka air quality remains moderate

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Dhaka's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category on Monday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 79. The capital ranked 20th on the list of the world's most pollu... Read More


CCGP approves purchase of two more cargoes of LNG

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The government on Monday approved a purchase proposal of two cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from BP Singapore Pte Ltd at a combined cost of more than Tk 1,850 crore, includin... Read More


Three universities to introduce investigative journalism courses for female students

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Three universities in Bangladesh are preparing to introduce investigative journalism courses for female students following the completion of a two-part co-design process. The partic... Read More


Shooting at journalists: Expelled Swecchasebak Dal leader arrested in Khulna

Khulna, Aug. 17 -- The City Detective Police on Monday arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting incident targeting journalists in the district. The arrestee was identified as Asaduzzaman Mith... Read More


NBR clears release of imported goods for solar power generation

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Monday issued a clarification to facilitate the release of imported goods used for solar power generation, amid reports of delays and complicat... Read More


RAB set to give way to new unit, fiscal year to shift to Apr-Mar

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The Cabinet on Monday cleared the draft of a law to abolish the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and establish a new specialised unit, the Special Response Battalion (SRB), under Banglad... Read More


RAB set to give way to new unit, fiscal year to shift to April-March

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The Cabinet on Monday cleared the draft of a law to abolish the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and establish a new specialised unit, the Special Response Battalion (SRB), under Banglad... Read More


Govt resets fiscal clock, Apr-Mar cycle from FY29

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The Cabinet on Monday decided to shift Bangladesh's fiscal year from the existing July-June cycle to April-March from FY2028-29, with FY2027-28 to serve as a nine-month transition pe... Read More


Mild earthquake shakes Narsingdi

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- A mild earthquake jolted Narsingdi and its adjoining areas early Monday. The tremor, measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale, struck at 5:32am, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological... Read More


Govt slashes import taxes on green chili, tomato

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The government on Monday approved a proposal to sharply reduce the tax burden on imports of green chili and tomato to ensure uninterrupted supply and keep their prices affordable in ... Read More