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Accused in drugs case flee during court appearance, only to be arrested again 3hrs later

, June 15 -- Two accused in a drug case, who escaped from the Shariatpur District and Sessions Judge Court premises on Sunday, were arrested again three hours after they fled. The arrestees were iden... Read More


Full automation needed for NBR to implement simpler tax refund process

Dhaka, June 15 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is contemplating whether to introduce an automatic system for refunding excess taxes realised from taxpayers. "We are thinking to send back the r... Read More


Classified loans now at Tk4.2 lakh crore, almost a quarter of disbursed loans

, June 15 -- Bangladesh's banking sector continues to be in ailing health, as new figures reveal a significant jump in classified loans, painting a challenging picture for the sector and the economy. ... Read More


Gattuso named Italy coach to revive World Cup hopes

Dhaka, June 15 -- tackling midfielder Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy coach on Sunday, tasked with reviving the country's already-flagging World Cup qualifying hopes. Gattuso replaces Luciano Spallet... Read More


ECO condemns Israeli aggression on 'key member' Iran

Dhaka, June 15 -- The Secretariat of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) has condemned the Israeli aggression against Iran as a flagrant violation of the country's sovereignty and territorial ... Read More


Iran reaffirms self-reliance in defence after Israeli strikes: FM Araqchi

Dhaka, June 15 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Sunday said that the Islamic Republic places its trust only in its own forces for defending its national security. Speaking after a meeting... Read More


BNP leader urges unity, downplays debate over Prof Yunus-Tarique meeting

Dhaka, June 15 -- BNP Joint Secretary General Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anne on Sunday called upon all political parties to stay united for the sake of democracy and rebuilding Bangladesh, instead of crea... Read More


Female bank employee found dead at Nilkhet Kormojibi Mohila Hostel

, June 15 -- Police on Sunday recovered the hanging body of a woman from Kormojibi Mohila Hostel at Nilkhet in the capital. The deceased was identified as Riya Akter Shanta, 30, daughter of Jahangir ... Read More


Doctors demand increasing their BCS age limit to 34

, June 15 -- A group of doctors under the banner of 'PSC Reform Movement Doctors' Council' on Sunday raised four demands, including increasing the BCS age limit for doctors to 34 years. The organisat... Read More


Covid-19: One death, 26 new cases reported in 24hrs

Dhaka, June 15 -- Bangladesh reported one death and 26 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours till Sunday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figures, the... Read More