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Devt partners push govt for tougher tax measures amid debt pressure: NBR head

, Nov. 16 -- Facing rising external debt and limited fiscal space, the government is under pressure from development partners to boost revenue through tougher tax policies and reduced exemptions, said... Read More


Controversy resurfaces over DC appointments ahead of election

, Nov. 16 -- The recent reshuffle and appointments of district commissioners (DCs) in 52 districts ahead of the national elections have sparked fresh controversies, raising concerns over neutrality, e... Read More


Man held for felling 50 Bakul trees on Dhaka-Chattogram highway

, Nov. 16 -- Police have arrested a man allegedly for cutting down at least 50 Bakul trees and several other species along the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Betlatail area of Sadar Dakshin upazila of Cu... Read More


5 more die of dengue; 1139 hospitalised in 24 hours

, Nov. 16 -- Five more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 336 this year. During the sa... Read More


NBR moves to make Bond Automation System compulsory after tiral

, Nov. 16 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to make the use of its Bond Automation System compulsory after nearly 10 months of trial implementation, as authorities believe mandatory adopti... Read More


Actress Mehazabein, her brother face arrest warrants

, Nov. 16 -- A Dhaka court on Sunday issued warrants for the arrest of popular actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and her brother Alisan Chowdhury in a case over embezzlement of Tk 27 lakh. Judge of the Dh... Read More


Two held over murder in Gazipur

, Nov. 16 -- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested two people from Narsingdi and Bagerhat districts on Saturday night in connection with the killing of a woman in Gazipur,. The ... Read More


Ministry warns all over fake video using Adviser Salehuddin's image

, Nov. 16 -- The Ministry of Finance has urged the public to remain alert about a fake video that has recently circulated on social media, allegedly using the image and likeness of Finance Adviser Dr ... Read More


Rohingya crisis needs sustainable solution amid shrinking global support: Disaster Management Secretary

, Nov. 16 -- With global funding for the Rohingya response shrinking at an alarming rate, the need for a sustainable solution to the crisis has become more urgent than ever, Disaster Management and Re... Read More


Truck set fire in Kushtia

, Nov. 16 -- Some miscreants set fire to a parked truck in Aruapara area of Kushtia town early Sunday chanting slogan 'Joy Bangla,'. However, no casualties were reported. A 51-second video shows tha... Read More