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NBR secy of revenue policy post flacks criticism

Dhaka, May 1 -- With the draft ordinance finalised, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is moving towards splitting into two distinct divisions - the Revenue Policy Division and the Revenue Management... Read More


EC wants quick electoral reforms on non-controversial issues

Dhaka, May 1 -- The Election Commission (EC) is set to recommend a set of electoral reforms to the government that are above political debate and can be implemented without delay, as they do not requi... Read More


Pakistan warns of possible Indian military strike in 24-36 hours

Dhaka, May 1 -- Pakistan's minister for information and broadcasting says Islamabad has "credible intelligence" that India intends to launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours, as tensio... Read More


Harvard antisemitism, Islamophobia task forces find fear

Dhaka, May 1 -- Jewish and Muslim students at Harvard University faced bigotry and abuse as the Massachusetts campus was roiled by protests last year, according to two reports released on Tuesday that... Read More


Trump's team disrupted some $430b in federal funds

Dhaka, May 1 -- The Trump administration has frozen, stalled or otherwise disrupted some $430 billion in federal funds - from disease research to Head Start for children to disaster aid - in what top ... Read More


US-UK conducting joint military operation in Yemen

Dhaka, May 1 -- Forces from the United States and the United Kingdom have carried out joint air strikes near Yemen's capital, Sanaa, targeting what British authorities say were drone manufacturing fac... Read More


DU set to host 'Research Excellence Recognition 2025'

Dhaka, May 1 -- Dhaka University (DU) is set to host the 'Research Excellence Recognition 2025' ceremony on May 2, aiming to celebrate outstanding research achievements, promote a culture of innovatio... Read More


EU pushes for fiscal transparency in BD

Dhaka, May 1 -- European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Wednesday said they are working to ensure that the next Bangladesh Parliament will provide comprehensive democratic overs... Read More


Salman, Anisul, ex-IGP Abdullah remanded

Dhaka, May 1 -- A Dhaka court on Wednesday put former Prime Minister's adviser Salman F Rahman and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun on a three-day remand each and f... Read More


NUB provides global standard higher education

Dhaka, May 1 -- Northern University of Bangladesh (NUB) Vice Chancellor (in-charge) Professor Dr. Engr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman has asserted the NUB has been playing a pioneering role in shaping the fut... Read More