National,ICT
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has increased the speed of all its existing internet packages by up to three times, while keeping monthly charges unchanged, aiming to provide faster and more digital-friendly services for its customers.The Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications an...
National,VAT, TAX, Revenue
Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Tuesday underscored the need for a decisive transition to full digitisation, saying a modern, technology-driven revenue administration is essential to enhance efficiency, transparency and taxpayer services.He also mentioned that...
National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election
A majority of aspirants who challenged the rejection of their nomination papers have regained eligibility to contest the 13th parliamentary election, as the Election Commission (EC) adopted a lenient approach towards minor errors and unintentional mistakes found in nomination documents and affidavit...
Jatiya Party (Japa) Secretary General Barrister Shameem Haider Patwary on Sunday said his party is confident of performing strongly in 40 to 70 seats if the upcoming national election is held in a fair environment with a level playing field.“The voting field is very fluid. If there is a fair v...
Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Ivars Ijabs on Sunday said these historic elections - referendum and national election - will be crucial to bolster democratic institutions through the ballot box and laid emphasis on participation of all social groups and cr...
National,Environment & Nature
More than 15 months after the government imposed a ban on polythene in retail markets, the banned plastic continues to be widely used across city streets and rural bazars in Bangladesh, reflecting weak enforcement and easy availability, according to market observers and industry insiders.“Acro...
National,Diplomachy
Bangladesh aligns itself fully with the collective resolve of the OIC to uphold international law, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, and the unity and solidarity of the Muslim world, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain.He was speaking at the 22nd Extra O...
National,Politics,Country, Districts
The interim government has taken up a water management initiative in the hill district of Rangamati to ensure sustainable water supply, protect riverbanks and improve livelihoods in one of the country’s most environmentally fragile regions.The project, titled Sustainable Water Management of th...
National,City,Crime & Corruption
A Class 10 student was brutally murdered by having her throat slit with a sharp weapon in the Banasree area of the capital on Saturday.The victim, Fatema Akter Lily (17), was a Class 10 student of Radiant School. The incident occurred between 1:30pm and 3:30pm at Pritom Villa on the main road of Sou...
National,Business & Commerce
Gold prices surged sharply in Bangladesh as jewellers announced a fresh hike, pushing the cost of the precious metal to a new high amid continued volatility in the local market.In a statement issued on Saturday night, Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) said the price of 22-carat gold has been ...
National,Jatiya Sangsad,Election
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Saturday said police personnel deployed at high-risk polling centres during the next national election will be equipped with body-worn cameras to help prevent violence and ensure transparency.“There are around 24,000 risky polling centers acros...
National,Bank & Insurance,Corruption
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan Mansur has issued a stern warning that the "culture of looting" within the nation’s banking sector will never be allowed to return.He emphasized that achieving a transparent financial system requires the essential cooperation of all stakeholders.The...
National,Politics
Freedom of expression belongs to everyone except the government, Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said on Saturday.He came up with the remarks while speaking at a policy dialogue titled “Political Parties, Human Rights, and Freedom of Expression” organised by the Centre for Governance Studies ...
National,Healthcare
Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BRCS) Chairman Prof Dr Halida Hanum Akhtar on Saturday announced the expansion of cervical cancer screening services to all 64 districts of the country, saying the disease is fully preventable if timely screening and vaccination are ensured.She also stressed that pre...
National,Politics,Diplomachy
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Saturday paid a courtesy call on BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and discussed matters of bilateral interest between the two countries.The Indian envoy came to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman’s Gulshan office around 5:00 pm and held a nearly hour-...
National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
LPG Operators Association of Bangladesh (LOAB) on Saturday said the recognition of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as green fuel will play a significant role in promoting cleaner energy usage, ensuring national energy security, and encouraging further investment in the sector.“It will also c...
In a boost for their hopes ahead of Bangladesh’s national election, 51 aspirants regained their candidacies on Saturday, including independent candidate Tasnim Jara from Dhaka-9 and Jamaat-e-Islami’s AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad from Cox’s Bazar-2.The Election Commission, led by Chief E...
National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,City
A severe gas crisis triggered by low pressure in Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC’s network has disrupted daily life across much of the capital, forcing residents to seek costly and inconvenient alternatives.Most areas of Dhaka fall under Titas’ gas distribution network, offic...
The Election Commission (EC) has suspended the election in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies until further directives from the court.The decision was taken in line with an order issued by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on January 5 over a dispute regarding the demarcation of the two co...
National,Business & Commerce,Economy
Bangladesh’s government aims to build a strong and sustainable economy through patience and collective effort, rather than attempting to replicate Singapore’s model, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Saturday.Speaking at the launch of the 7th edition of the Banking Almanac at C...
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