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One sentenced to death for raping 7-year-old in Khilgaon

Dhaka, March 19 -- A tribunal in Dhaka on Wednesday sentenced a man to death for violating a seven-year-old child in Banasree area in Dhaka. Judge Mosammat Rokshana Begum of Dhaka's Women and Childre... Read More


Stock indices decline in Dhaka, Chittagong markets; trading volume rises

Dhaka, March 19 -- Stock indices in both Dhaka and Chittagong's stock markets saw a decline on the fourth trading day of the week on Wednesday. While all the indices dropped in both markets, overall ... Read More


Better governance in focus for boosting revenue in next budget: NBR Chairman

Dhaka, March 19 -- National Board of Revenue chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Wednesday said that government's revenue income will be boosted by improving governance in tax compliance and containing e... Read More


Hypertension control must be prioritised in budget: Experts

, March 19 -- Public health experts have urged the government to ensure a significant increase in budgetary allocation to combat the growing prevalence of hypertension and other non-communicable disea... Read More


Army chief meets CA, briefs him on country's security situation

Dhaka, March 19 -- Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday and briefed him on the country's overall security situation. During ... Read More


Dr Yunus directs authorities to take necessary preparations for peaceful elections

, March 19 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to take necessary steps and preparations for holding peaceful elections in the country. Dr Yunus m... Read More


Govt intervention cuts airfares by 75%, says ATAB

Dhaka, March 19 -- Airfares, particularly for flights to Saudi Arabia, have dropped by nearly 75% following government intervention and stricter regulations, according to the Association of Travel Age... Read More


Derailment at Kamalapur rail station halts rail links with Dhaka for 3 hrs

, March 19 -- Train connection of Dhaka with other parts of the country remained suspended for three hours on Wednesday following the derailment of two wagons of a freight train near Kamalapur rail st... Read More


ACC to file graft case against ex-MP Abdus Sobhan Golap

Dhaka, March 19 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file a case against Awami League leader and former MP Abdus Sobhan Golap over allegations of illegally amassed wealth and suspicious finan... Read More


NBR launches Spot Assessment programme to increase tax net

, March 19 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched a new Spot Assessment programme to increase the tax net. Spot Assessment is an effective step to provide direct services to all taxpayer... Read More