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'Zero tax returns' illegal, may invite imprisonment: NBR

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Sunday warned that filing so-called 'zero tax returns' is illegal under the Income Tax Act 2023 and may result in imprisonment for up to five y... Read More


We must guarantee complete security at all polling centres: Prof Yunus

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The interim government plans to procure at least 40,000 body-worn cameras for police to enhance security at voting booths during the general election in February as it wants to ensur... Read More


Russia, Ukraine stick to demands ahead of planned Putin-Trump summit

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Russia and Ukraine remain entrenched in their positions ahead of a possible summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska, raising concerns ... Read More


242 companies get permission to import 5 lakh tonnes of rice

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- In a move to control rising rice prices and stabilise the market, the government has authorised 242 private companies to import a total of 5 lakh metric tonnes of rice, including bot... Read More


Youth shot while clinging to ledge: Arrest warrants issued against Ex-DMP Commissioner, 3 others

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants against four people, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman, in connection wi... Read More


China ready to support Bangladesh in disaster management, relief

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has expressed China's interest in cooperating across various areas of disaster management, reaffirming the country's readiness to assist Bang... Read More


'Good' air quality persists in Dhaka for second consecutive day

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 80th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 47 at 10 am this morning (August 10, 2025). ... Read More


Transport strike withdrawn by consensus following government initiative

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- hour transport strike scheduled to begin on Aug 12 has been unanimously withdrawn after successful talks led by the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges. The decision was taken at... Read More


NCP passes primary scrutiny for EC registration at second attempt

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- At the second time of asking, the National Citizen Party (NCP) successfully passed the primary stage of scrutiny in its bid for registration with the Election Commission (EC). In a ... Read More


Assistant tax commissioner who abused traffic sergeantfor doing his job suspended by IRD

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The Internal Resources Division (IRD) on Sunday suspended Assistant Tax Commissioner Fatema Begum of Tax Zone-25 for verbally abusing a traffic sergeant in the capital. The suspensi... Read More