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NBR extends online VAT returns submission deadline

, Feb. 16 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting online VAT returns through its e-VAT system until February 22, 2026, citing public interest and recent technic... Read More


England scrape past Italy to reach Super Eight

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- In a contest that evoked memories of their fierce football rivalry, England narrowly avoided a shocking upset against T20 World Cup debutants Italy at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Despite... Read More


More than power transfer, it's beginning of new journey for democracy: Prof Yunus

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday said the just-held national election is not just a process of transferring power; rather it is the beginning of a new journey for the coun... Read More


Implementation of July Charter to block fascism's paths to return: Prof Yunus

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday identified the July National Charter as the biggest achievement of the interim government, on the basis of which the people of the country... Read More


Never compromised on ethics, Commerce Adviser says

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin on Monday said he never compromised on ethics during his time in office. "I came here with a very negative impression about you. Today I am leaving... Read More


Teacher arrested while trying to bribe in Rangpur

Rangpur, Feb. 16 -- A teacher was arrested with Tk7 lakh on Monday while allegedly trying to bribe a senior education official to secure MPO enlistment for one teacher and three employees of a seconda... Read More


Bangladesh Bank halts digital bank licensing process following protest

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- An initiative to issue digital bank licenses just a day before the formation of a new government has been stalled following strong protests from the Bangladesh Bank Officers Welfare ... Read More


Prof Yunus sees vast economic prospects in wider regional cooperation

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday renewed his emphasis on the economic opportunities in the region, underscoring the vast growth potential of a broader regional cooperation... Read More


From fortress to fallout; Jatiya Party routed in Rangpur

Rangpur, Feb. 16 -- In a dramatic political reversal, the Jatiya Party (JP-Ershad) failed to win a single seat in any of the 33 constituencies across Rangpur Division in the 13th national election, an... Read More


AL activists defy ban, reopen party office in Barguna

Barguna, Feb. 16 -- The local office of the Bangladesh Awami League was reopened in Betagi Upazila of Barguna on Monday, around 18 months after its activities were declared banned. The office, locate... Read More