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VAT on bread, biscuits a 'national embarrassment' Industry slams

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- The Bangladesh Auto Biscuits and Bread Manufacturers Association (BABBMA) has called the imposition of an additional VAT on bread and biscuits - a staple food for laborers and studen... Read More


Why outbound reform is key to stronger remittances

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Bangladesh is rightly celebrated as one of the world's largest recipients of remittances, with inflows projected to exceed $30 billion by 2025. These transfers sustain household con... Read More


'Incomplete pry edu to create unskilled population'

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Sr. Staff Reporter, Kishoreganj : Emphasising the need to enhance the equality of primary education, Primary and Mass Education Advisor Prof. Dr. Bidhan Ranjon Roy Poddar on Saturda... Read More


JCD convener arrested

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Sr. Staff Reporter, Kishoreganj : The members of RAB have arrested Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) of Itna upazila convenor Azadur Rahman Sujan (28) , in a case related to the attack... Read More


The human cost of tea

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Hundreds of tea workers, the majority of them women, continue to endure hardship in their struggle for basic human rights and fair wages. Despite the existence of protective labour l... Read More


Bangladesh bets big on US market Press Secy

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Bangladesh is seeking to expand its share of the vast United States market by boosting exports, Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, said on Saturday. "We aim for gr... Read More


Trump announces 2026 WC draw

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- The draw for the 2026 men's World Cup will take place in Washington this December, US President Donald Trump has announced. The tournament will take place across the United States, ... Read More


Bangladesh to face Nepal today

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Bangladesh U-17 women's football team is looking forward to return to winning streak as they face their Nepalese counterpart in their third match of SAFF U-17 Women's Championship to... Read More


BCB selectors pick Saif for multi-role flexibility

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Saif Hassan has earned a recall to Bangladesh's T20I side for the upcoming Asia Cup after consistent performances in recent months. The right-hander had a decent outing in the last ... Read More


Secondary education in turmoil over DDO change

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- The office of Director (College) has recently been given authority over nine regional offices of Deputy Director (Secondary), undermining an administrative structure that has existed... Read More