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3 types of courts, tribunals declared special courts

, Jan. 14 -- The government has declared Family Appellate Court, Child Rape Prevention Tribunals and Land Survey Appellate tribunals as special courts. The Law Ministry issued a gazette in this regar... Read More


Garment accessories sector posts record $7.45bn export earnings in FY25: BGAPMEA

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh Garments Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA) on Wednesday announced a record export earning of $7.45 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal ... Read More


Govt extends export incentives for 43 sectors until June 2026

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The government has decided to continue export incentives and cash assistance for 43 sectors until June 2026. According to a circular issued by Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday, cash ass... Read More


Ocean a major asset, yet it's increasingly polluted: Prof Yunus

, Jan. 14 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday emphasised the importance of ocean conservation and sustainable blue economy, hoping that the MoU signed between Maheshkhali Integrated Deve... Read More


NBR Chairman signals possible VAT, turnover tax reforms for jewellery businesses

, Jan. 14 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Wednesday indicated that the government may reconsider the current VAT and turnover tax system for the country's jewellery... Read More


Dhaka yet to decide on sending forces under ISF to Gaza; reiterates conditions

, Jan. 14 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said Bangladesh has not yet taken any decision regarding sending its forces to Gaza under the International Stabilization Force (ISF... Read More


Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2: 67 arrested in 24 hours in Dhaka

, Jan. 14 -- Law enforcers have arrested 67 people from different parts of the capital as part of the ongoing Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2 in 24 hours till Wednesday morning. Among the arrestees, 17 ... Read More


ICAB to host SAFA International Conference 2026 in Dhaka

, Jan. 14 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) will host SAFA International Conference 2026 in Dhaka on Saturday. The conference, titled "Next Generation Profession: Converg... Read More


World Bank raises Bangladesh growth forecast to 6.1% for FY26-27

, Jan. 14 -- term economic outlook has improved, with growth expected to strengthen steadily over the next two fiscal years, according to the World Bank's latest Global Economic Prospects report. The... Read More


Rafsan Sabab, Zefer tie the knot

, Jan. 14 -- Popular television presenter Rafsan Sabab and acclaimed singer Zefer Rahman tied the knot on Wednesday, ending years of speculation surrounding their relationship. Rafsan Sabab shared th... Read More