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NBR Reform Unity Council to continue 6-hour pen-down strike on Monday

Dhaka, May 18 -- The NBR Reform Unity Council on Sunday announced that they would continue their six-hour pen-down strike on Monday to press home their demands for sustainable and inclusive reform of ... Read More


Javed Akhtar says he'd choose hell over Pakistan amid troll attacks

Dhaka, May 18 -- Renowned lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar said he faces criticism from extremists on both sides of the ideological spectrum, with some telling him to go to hell and others sugge... Read More


MJF urges immediate protection for family of Magura rape-murder victim

Dhaka, May 18 -- Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) on Sunday expressed grave concern over the safety of the family of rape and murder victim in Magura Asiya and urged the authorities to take immediate a... Read More


Bangladesh-India trade to continue in consumers' interest: Commerce Adviser

, May 18 -- Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Sunday said the trade between Bangladesh and India will continue in the interest of consumers and businesses of both the countries. "We have not yet re... Read More


BNP's Farroque demands election roadmap, warns of street protests

Dhaka, May 18 -- BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council member Zainul Abedin Farroque on Sunday warned of taking to the streets if a clear election roadmap is not announced soon. "We are silent on Tariqu... Read More


NEC approves Tk 230,000 crore ADP for FY 25-26

Dhaka, May 18 -- The National Economic Council (NEC) on Sunday approved the Annual Development Programme (ADP) amounting to Tk 230,000 crore for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The NEC also approved a sep... Read More


Finance Adviser to discuss NBR reforms with officials Tuesday

Dhaka, May 18 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed will sit with the National Board of Revenue (NBR) officials to discuss its reform issues on Tuesday. The meeting will start at 3:30 pm at the Fina... Read More


Ishraque's supporters continue sit-in for 4th day at Nagar Bhaban

Dhaka, May 18 -- Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain continued their sit-in for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday demanding his swearing-in as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)... Read More


Film actress Nusrat Faria detained at Dhaka Airport

, May 18 -- Nusrat Faria, a popular film actress, was detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Sunday. Immigration police detained her on her way to Thailand by a flight of Bima... Read More


Mysterious 4,000-year-old false door found in Egyptian tomb of Prince Userefre

Egypt, May 18 -- A joint archaeological team has made a remarkable discovery in Egypt's Saqqara necropolis-the tomb of Prince Waser-If-Re (also spelled Userefre), son of King Userkaf. Among the findi... Read More