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Govt decides to exempt excise duty on 2026 Hajj air tickets

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- The advisory council of the interim government on Thursday approved a proposal to exempt excise duty on air tickets for Bangladeshi pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform Haj... Read More


EDITOR'S COUNCIL: Nurul Kabir, Dewan Hanif Mahmud made president, GS

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Nurul Kabir, Editor of the New Age, and Dewan Hanif Mahmud, Editor and Publisher of the daily Banik Barta, have been elected president and general secretary (GS), respectively, of th... Read More


BADAS spends Tk 1.14b to give free healthcare to diabetic patients in FY 25

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- In the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS) spent around Tk1.14 billion to provide free insulin, medicines, and healthcare to diabetic patients ac... Read More


German envoy pledges to promote bilateral trade

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- German Ambassador Dr Rudiger Lotz expresses the optimism that Bangladesh will soon rejoin the ranks of vibrant democracies as it prepares for what he calls "the biggest democratic el... Read More


High Court to hear legality of NCT deal Nov 19

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- The High Court has fixed November 19 for a hearing on the legality of the government's move to award the container handling contract of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Ch... Read More


Subcontracting RMG makers to get export incentive

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- The government has decided to provide cash incentives to subcontracting apparel and textiles makers to help boost their exports to the USA market under the 'US first sale rule'. How... Read More


Young climate activists rally in Dhaka ahead of COP30

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- More than 500 young climate activists from 13 youth organisations joined a demonstration in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka on Friday in solidarity with ActionAid Banglades... Read More


BECPS recognises four DU Psychologists for completing MS, MPhil degrees

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- The Bangladesh Educational and Counselling Psychology Society (BECPS) has officially recognised four psychologists as full-fledged professional psychologists for completing their MS ... Read More


IPDC and BRAC University partner on affordable, sustainable housing initiative

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- As part of its ongoing CSR and sustainability commitments, IPDC Finance PLC, the first non-bank financial institution (NBFI) in Bangladesh, has partnered with the School of Architect... Read More


EC decision after reviewing Yunus's plan for simultaneous election, referendum

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The Election Commission (EC) is going to hold internal discussions before forming an opinion on the proposal to hold the next parliamentary election and the referendum on implementin... Read More