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Anti-tobacco coalition demands effective tax structure to reduce demand

Dhaka, May 19 -- Nari Maitree, media professionals, and tobacco control experts on Monday called for price hikes and effective taxation on tobacco products in the upcoming national budget, to protect ... Read More


Worker dies from electrocution at Badda construction site

, May 19 -- year-old worker died from electrocution while working at a construction site in Uttar Badda area of the capital on Monday noon. The deceased was identified as Md Akash. Suddenly Akash fe... Read More


Asif Ali-starrer Tiki Taka Filmmaking in Full Swing, Release Window Revealed

, May 19 -- Malayalam star Asif Ali takes the lead in ' Tiki Taka ,' the upcoming action thriller that's gaining momentum in production circles. The film is gearing up for a theatrical release during ... Read More


BSW System crosses 300,000 automated CLPs, speeds up trade facilitation

, May 19 -- The number of Certificates, Licenses, and Permits (CLPs) issued automatically through the Bangladesh Single Window (BSW) System has surpassed 300,000, marking a major leap in the country's... Read More


Govt reviews progress on anti-money laundering measures

, May 19 -- The interim government on Monday discussed anti-money laundering issues and reviewed the progress over the measures taken so far. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over the ... Read More


No dual NIDs, Bangladesh's database now fully secure: EC

, May 19 -- No one in the country has currently dual national identity cards and the NID database is now fully secure, said ASM Humayun Kabir, Director General of the Election Commission's NID Wing, o... Read More


Bangladesh eye series sweep against UAE in 2nd T20I

Dhaka, May 19 -- After sealing a 27-run win in the opening T20I, Bangladesh will take on hosts United Arab Emirates in the second and final match of the series Monday, aiming for a clean sweep. In th... Read More


Govt to launch management fund to handle stolen money: BB Governor

, May 19 -- The government is set to launch a management fund to handle recovered money and assets seized from financial offenders, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur said on Monday. He said ... Read More


Banks can repay depositors from recovered funds of laundered money: Governor

, May 19 -- The government is working to establish a dedicated fund to manage the seized and frozen money and shares of individuals who have embezzled funds through illicit means. This fund will be u... Read More


Family Reunion: Italian Embassy urges visa applicants to be patient

, May 19 -- The Italian Embassy in Dhaka has said the processing of current 2025 family files, whenever possible within the stipulated timeframes, is a priority for the Visa Office in accordance with ... Read More