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Bangladesh seek survival in Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong

, Oct. 9 -- Bangladesh face Hong Kong China on Thursday night in a must-win clash that will decide their fate in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. The match kicks off at 8 pm (Dhaka time) at the Nat... Read More


Bangladesh, ADB ink $100 mln deal to help small, medium enterprises

, Oct. 9 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Bangladesh on Thursday signed a $100 million agreement to help cottage, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (CMSMEs) outside Dhaka and Chattogra... Read More


Youth stabbed dead in Jahsore

, Oct. 9 -- year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly by his rivals over previous enmity at Dakatia village in Sadar upazila of Jashore district on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Chanchal... Read More


NBR sets up e-Return Help Desks in all tax zones

, Oct. 9 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set up e-Return Help Desks in all tax zones across the country to facilitate smooth and hassle-free submission of online income tax returns by taxpa... Read More


Chemists, druggists demand 25% commission hike from pharmaceutical companies

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Bangladesh Chemists and Druggists Association (BCDA) has demanded that pharmaceutical companies increase the sales commission for drug retailers by 25 percent and warned of tougher pr... Read More


Democracy means ensuring people's freedom, basic rights: Tarique

, Oct. 9 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said democracy is not just about holding elections but about ensuring people's freedom and fundamental rights. In a message issued on Thursday marki... Read More


Man gets death penalty for murder in M'singh

, Oct. 9 -- A Mymensingh court on Thursday sentenced a man to death for killing a young man in 2015. Additional District and Sessions Judge Md Shamsuddin handed down the punishment. The condemned co... Read More


Israel and Hamas agree to hostage-prisoner swap under Trump Peace Plan

, Oct. 9 -- Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary halt in hostilities in Gaza to facilitate the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The agreement reflects ke... Read More


CPD calls for scrapping 'Upper House' plan, warns of deeper parliamentary chaos

, Oct. 9 -- The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Thursday recommended scrapping the proposed plan to introduce an Upper House in the next (13th) national parliament, saying the move will not bring ... Read More


Ganatantra Mancha announces 140 candidates for election

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The Ganatantra Mancha alliance on Thursday announced its first list of 140 candidates, declaring its plan to contest all 300 constituencies in the upcoming national election. The lis... Read More