National
Minister for Housing and Public Works Zakaria Taher has said that ensuring planned urbanisation and providing housing opportunities for low-income people are among the key priorities of the Government.He said that, as one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, Bangladesh must prioritise...
National,City
A seminar in Dhaka on Wednesday voiced concerns over the potential environmental, public health, economic and social impacts of proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) projects in Bangladesh, urging policymakers to prioritise recycling, composting and the livelihoods of informal waste collectors.Organised by...
Transportation & Aviation
The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has made the installation of Global Positioning System (GPS) devices mandatory for all public transport vehicles from 1 August.Under the new directive, owners of public transport vehicles will have to submit proof of GPS installation when applying for t...
National,Healthcare
The government has reinstated the operating licence of Ad-Din Hospital in Dhaka's Moghbazar, allowing the healthcare facility to resume services subject to three conditions.The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a statement on Monday withdrawing its earlier order that had cancelled the...
Business & Commerce
Gold prices in Bangladesh have increased again, with the Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) raising the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,216 per bhori (11.664 grams), effective from 10:00am on Monday.Following the latest adjustment, the price of 22-carat gold jewellery, including VAT, sta...
ICT
The prosecution on Monday submitted formal charges against 41 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former army chief General (retd) Aziz Ahmed, over the alleged crackdown on the Hefazat-e-Islam rally at Shapla Chattar in Dhaka on May 5, 2013.Prosecutor Zahirul Amin submitted the...
The Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) on Saturday said its personnel enforce security directives issued by the authorities of the institutions where they are deployed and are not responsible for setting security policies, following recent misunderstandings involving journalists at sev...
Law & Justice
A court on Saturday deferred until August 13 the hearing on charge framing in a case filed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 33 others over the murder of truck driver Md Hossain during the July mass uprising.The hearing was scheduled for Saturday, but the prison authorities failed to p...
Religion
The primary registration process for Hajj 2027 will begin on 27 July and continue until 24 September this year, according to the Ministry of Religious Affairs.The ministry announced the schedule in line with the roadmap for Hajj programmes issued by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.Pi...
Security & Defence
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and outgoing Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan on Thursday conferred the rank badge of Vice Admiral on newly appointed Navy Chief Rear Admiral Khondkar Misbah Ul Azim.The rank badge was formally presented at a ceremony held at the Prime Minister's Armed F...
An attempted murder case has been filed against expelled Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Gazi Nazrul Islam and four others over allegations that they assaulted his personal driver after suspecting him of leaking videos showing the MP in private moments.The case was filed with Pallabi Police Stat...
City
Deputy Speaker of the National Parliament Barrister Kaiser Kamal on Wednesday urged journalists to uphold professional ethics and play a constructive role in building a "new Bangladesh," describing them as the conscience of the nation.He made the remarks while inaugurating a three-day trai...
Tori Foundation celebrated the 22nd anniversary of its School for Gifted Children (SGC) on Tuesday with a discussion and cultural programme featuring performances by students with autism and other special needs.The event was held at Crystal Palace of Gulshan Club in Dhaka.Information and Broadcastin...
Abu Hena Md Akhtar Hossain Rasel, a member of the Executive Committee of the Crime Reporters Association of Bangladesh (CRAB) and a veteran crime journalist, died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Dhaka on Wednesday. He was 57.According to a death certificate issued by the National Institute of Ca...
VAT, TAX, Revenue
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Wednesday launched its online income tax return filing service for individual taxpayers for the 2026–27 tax year, offering a 5 per cent rebate on net payable tax for those who file their returns early.The revenue authority said individual taxpayers who su...
Anti-tobacco organisations PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and the Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) on Tuesday urged the government to impose a complete ban on nicotine pouches, expressing concern over a Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) initiative to formulate standards for the ...
The government on Tuesday announced the Hajj packages for 2027, reducing Hajj airfare by Tk 24,830 and setting the cost of the two government packages at Tk 615,263 and Tk 505,648, respectively.Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain announced the packages at a press briefing held at ...
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Tuesday said effective implementation of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system could reduce the country's pending court cases from about 4.5 million to around two million within the next year.He made the remarks while vi...
Business & Commerce,Education & Research
The Asian University for Women (AUW), with support from Chevron Bangladesh, on Monday inaugurated the Math and Science Summer School 2026 on its campus in Chattogram.The four-week program brought together 104 female students from across Bangladesh for an immersive learning experience designed ...
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to ensure that compliant businesses are not subjected to unnecessary harassment during its drive to strengthen monitoring and verification of taxes deducted at source.In a press release issued on Monday, ...
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