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NBR chief stresses stronger revenue collection, faster automation

Dhaka, July 9 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Tuesday stressed the need for boosting revenue collection and improving activities related to risk-based cargo release... Read More


Simple treatment could prevent 75% of stomach cancer cases: Study

Dhaka, July 9 -- A highly effective screening and treatment program for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection could reduce global stomach cancer cases by up to 75%, according to a new study publis... Read More


Aamir Khan on relationship with Gauri Spratt: "In my heart, I'm already married to her"

Dhaka, July 9 -- Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has opened up about his relationship with girlfriend Gauri Spratt, revealing that while the couple may not have formally tied the knot, he already feels emo... Read More


New Saudi Ambassador presents credentials to President Shahabuddin

Dhaka, July 9 -- Newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer H. bin Abiyah on Wednesday presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The Saudi Embassy in Dhaka sh... Read More


Asian markets mixed as Trump administration pushes new tariff deadlines

Dhaka, July 9 -- Asian stock markets showed a mixed performance on Wednesday, reflecting investor caution as the Trump administration continues its aggressive push for revised trade agreements ahead o... Read More


France reaffirms commitment to help solve Rohingya crisis

Dhaka, July 9 -- French Special Envoy for Myanmar Christian Lechervy on Wednesday reaffirmed France's commitment to engaging with all relevant stakeholders to facilitate a sustainable solution, emphas... Read More


Thursday's HSC exams under Cumilla Board postponed due to floods

Dhaka, July 9 -- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations scheduled for Thursday under the Cumilla Board have been postponed due to the worsening flood situation in several areas, including Fen... Read More


Over 30 Feni villages flooded as dams collapse at 15 points

Feni, July 9 -- More than 30 villages in Fulgazi and Parshuram upazilas of Feni district have been submerged following the collapse of flood control embankments at 15 points along the Muhuri, Kuhua an... Read More


NCP activists attacked during protest against alleged extortion in Mohammadpur

Dhaka, July 9 -- Several members of the National Citizen Party (NCP) were reportedly attacked in Dhaka's Mohammadpur area on Wednesday when they protested alleged extortion and demanded action against... Read More


Hajj agency's license cancelled for failing to send pilgrims to Hajj

Dhaka, July 9 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has cancelled the registration certificate of a Hajj agency for failing to send pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and then delaying refund of their m... Read More