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DEAB vows to remain vigilant to protect professionals' rights

Dhaka, Sept. 1 -- Diploma Engineers Association Bangladesh (DEAB) on Monday pledged to remain vigilant in protecting the rights and professional interests of professionals and implementing the goals a... Read More


Kuntal Barai's 'Anatomy of Transit' explores Dhaka's movement and urban realities

Dhaka, Sept. 1 -- The constant movement, congestion and psychological pressures of life in Dhaka take centre stage in contemporary artist Kuntal Barai's upcoming solo exhibition, Anatomy of Transit, o... Read More


DU syndicate declares Rashed Khan 2019 DUCSU GS, revokes Rabbani's election

, Sept. 1 -- The Dhaka University syndicate has declared Md Rashed Khan the general secretary (GS) of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) from the 2019 election, revoking the election... Read More


BGB personnel's hanging body recovered along Sylhet border

, Sept. 1 -- Police recovered the hanging body of BGB personnel from Minatila Border camp tower in Jointapur upazila of Sylhet district early Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Jamil Ahmed, a me... Read More


Looking forward to meeting PM Tarique soon: Trump

Dhaka, Sept. 1 -- US President Donald Trump has expressed hope of meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman soon, saying he believes Bangladesh and its people have a very bright future under his leadershi... Read More


Dhaka seeks stronger global parliamentary advocacy for early Rohingya repatriation

, Sept. 1 -- Referring to the "untenable situation" arising from the Rohingya crisis, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Tuesday called for stronger global parliamentary advocacy ... Read More


Businesses with turnover up to Tk 2cr exempted from turnover tax

Dhaka, Sept. 1 -- Businesses and companies with annual turnover of up to Tk 2 crore will no longer have to pay turnover tax, offering relief to small businesses. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) i... Read More


Supporting Hasina not a crime unless law criminalises it: Zahed

Dhaka, Sept. 1 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said simply speaking in favour of or supporting deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina cannot be ... Read More


Jamaat urges EC to allow MPO-listed teachers in local body elections, bar AL leaders

Dhaka, Sept. 1 -- e-Islami on Tuesday demanded that the Election Commission (EC) allow private teachers enlisted under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme to contest local government elections and bar ... Read More


52 members of four Sundarbans robber gangs surrender

, Sept. 1 -- two members of four robber gangs in the Sundarbans have formally surrendered, pledging to give up arms and return to normal life amid continued operations by the Rapid Action Battalion (R... Read More