Russia, Iran discuss nuclear plan ahead of European talks
The Iranian and Russian presidents discussed Tehran鈥檚 nuclear programme on Monday as European powers threaten to reimpose sanctions on Tehran over the moribund 2015 deal.
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Yunus unveils 7-point proposal for resolving Rohingya crisis
Interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday rolled out a seven-point proposal for a sustainable solution to the protracted Rohinhya crisis.
UK annual inflation rises more than expected in July
British inflation accelerated more than expected in July, reaching its highest level since the start of 2024, official data showed Wednesday, adding more pressure on the UK government and economy...
BCB boss left heartbroken after visiting Fatullah stadium
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam got emotional after visiting the Shaheed Ria Gope Stadium, formerly known as Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, at Fatullah, Narayanganj, on Sunday.
Nurul, Saif came on basis of in-depth thinking: Ashraf
The inclusion of Nurul Hasan and Saif Hassan in Bangladesh鈥檚 Asia Cup squad was the result of selectors鈥� deep dive thinking, said chairman of the national selection committee Gazi Ashraf Hossain on Saturday.
Imran, Sumaiya regain fastest man, women crown
Imranur Rahman regained the country鈥檚 fastest man title on his return to the track after a year-long break as the 17th National Summer Athletics began at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Friday.
Yunus hopes UN confce will pave way for Rohingya return
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed the hope that the UN Conference in New York would provide concrete pathways to the resolution of the prolonged Rohingya crisis.
ACC to prosecute 3 NBR officials
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday approved a case against three officials of the National Board of Revenue for their alleged involvement in concealing tax files of a company to allow it to evade Tk 146 crore in income tax...
NBR officials to head two revenue divisions
The cabinet on Thursday approved amendment to the revenue sector overhauling ordinance, specifying that public officials having experience in the revenue and related areas would lead the two divisions created through the restructuring.
Nursing students block road in Gazipur
Students of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Nursing College in Gazipur blocked Rajbari road in front of the DC office in Gazipur city on Thursday, protesting misconduct of three instructors...
Imranur returns to track to regain fastest man title
The three-day-long National Summer Athletics, with the participation of over 400 athletes from 35 organisations from across the country, begins at the National Stadium in Dhaka today.
MGBL sponsors Holy Cross Girls High School鈥檚 Platinum Jubilee registration
Meghna Bank PLC has recently participated as registration partner and silver sponsor at Platinum Jubilee registration inauguration ceremony of Holy Cross Girls High School held at the school campus, said a press release...
Yunus hands over Purbachal plot deed to Sagar-Runi鈥檚 son
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday handed over the deed of a three-katha plot in Purbachal to Mahir Sarowar Megh, son of slain journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi...
35 ministries sign joint declaration on NCDs
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said that the joint declaration signed on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases would be a new milestone for health protection as it would help achieve the health-related sustainable development goals...
July tax receipts rise, but fall short of target
The country鈥檚 revenue collection witnessed an increase of 24.32 per cent to Tk 27,247 crore in July, the first month of the financial year 2025-26, according to the National Board of Revenue data...
BB governor stresses capital market鈥檚 role for revenue
Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur has said that the capital market should be prioritised as an alternative source of revenue collection, given the lack of progress in traditional methods...
Reimagining media landscape
THE year 2024 marked one of the most dramatic political shifts in Bangladesh鈥檚 recent history. The fall of Sheikh Hasina鈥檚 long-serving government, after more than a decade in power, was greeted with optimism among citizens, civil society, and particularly journalists who had long struggled under restrictive media laws. The Digital Security Act (2018), later repackaged...
2nd review report on retired govt officials applications submitted to Professor Yunus
The committee formed to review applications of deprived retired government officials on Wednesday submitted its 2nd report to chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus...
Professor Yunus hands over joint declaration on NCD prevention to senior secretaries
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday handed over a joint declaration over the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases to the senior secretaries...
Recasting Bangladesh鈥檚 maritime destiny
AT THIS decisive moment in Bangladesh鈥檚 strategic course, a new vector has been set 鈥� one not drawn on land, but charted across the sea. In a nationally televised address, chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus signalled a maritime turn of historic magnitude. His proposition 鈥� that Bangladesh will 鈥榤ake the world our neighbour鈥� by turning decisively towards the sea...
Three Milestone teachers to be remembered forever: Yunus
Maherin Chowdhury, Masuka Begum and Mahfuza Khanam, three teachers, who died in a plane crash into Milestone School and College, will be remembered forever by the people as a unique example of humanity and bravery, Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said on Tuesday.
Mazibur Rahman given current charge as BAEC chairman
Nuclear scientist Md Mazibur Rahman was given current charge as chairman of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission on Monday...
University Laboratory School holds annual prize distribution ceremony
The annual prize distribution and cultural programme of University Laboratory School and College was held at the auditorium of Teachers-Students Centre on the Dhaka University campus on Monday...
9 more NBR officials suspended, 131 transferred
In a major administrative reshuffle at the National Board of Revenue, the authorities on Monday suspended nine more tax officials and transferred 131 others to its different offices...
Mongla Port targets Tk 600cr revenue in FY 2025-26
The Mongla Port Authority has set a target of earning Tk聽600 crore in revenue and handling over 12 million tonnes of cargo in the 2025-26 fiscal year...
Professor Yunus urges all to protect nature to save fish species
Chief adviser Professoressor Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged all to come forward to protect nature aiming at conserving the country鈥檚 fisheries resources...
Palestinian envoy calls on Yunus
Palestine ambassador to Bangladesh Yousef SY Ramadan on Sunday expressed his profound gratitude to the people of Bangladesh for their continued support to the people of his country...
Sluggish ADP implementation frustrates Wahiduddin
Planning adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud on Sunday voiced disappointment over the very low implementation rate of the annual development programme (ADP) as it has fallen below one percent...
Takaful elects Tahmina chairman, Mesbahuddin vice-chairman
The 25th annual general meeting of Takaful Islami Insurance PLC was held on Saturday virtually by using digital platform...
Standard Bank holds 26th AGM
The 26th annual general meeting (AGM) of Shari`ah-based Standard Bank PLC was held at Police Convention Hall on Eskaton Garden Road at Ramna in Dhaka on Thursday...
