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NBR first secretary Tanzina suspended

Dhaka, July 10 -- The government on Thursday suspended National Board of Revenue (NBR) first secretary Tanzina Rais on charges of absentension and desertion. An official order has been issued in this... Read More


Nigerian forces kill 30 gunmen in northwest counter-attack

Dhaka, July 10 -- Nigerian security forces have killed at least 30 gunmen in a joint military and police operation following a wave of violent attacks in the country's northwest, officials said Thursd... Read More


EU launches voluntary AI code of practice to help businesses navigate new rules

Dhaka, July 10 -- The European Union on Thursday unveiled a voluntary code of practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to help thousands of companies across the 27-member bloc... Read More


Sri Lanka opt to field first in series-opening T20I vs Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 10 -- Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the opening T20I of the three-match series at Pallekele on Wednesday. Having already ... Read More


Youth conference demands strengthening of tobacco control law

, July 10 -- A youth conference titled "Strengthening Tobacco Control Law is Urgently Needed to Protect Youth Health" was held at the Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium of the University of Dhaka. T... Read More


Bangladesh EC seeks restoration of authority to cancel entire constituency election

Dhaka, July 10 -- The Election Commission (EC) has proposed to regain its authority to suspend or cancel the entire election result of a parliamentary constituency in case of irregularities. "Now we ... Read More


No Breakthrough in Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Talks Despite Continued Commitments

Dhaka, July 10 -- The latest round of peace talks between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan ended Thursday in Abu Dhabi without any breakthrough in their decades-long conflict over the South Cauca... Read More


NBR Chairman asks customs officials to speed up clearance of imported goods

Dhaka, July 10 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Thursday directed customs officials at Pangaon Customs House to expedite the clearance of imported goods through mode... Read More


Controversial 'Sir' directive from Hasina's rule revoked

Dhaka, July 10 -- The Council of Advisers on Thursday officially annulled the directive, noting that during Sheikh Hasina's nearly 16-year long autocratic rule, a directive was reportedly issued requi... Read More


Trump administration sanctions UN investigator probing Gaza abuses

Dhaka, July 10 -- The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, who is leading an investigation into alleged human rights ... Read More