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Tax cuts fail to ease prices of essentials, alleges CAB

Dhaka, July 5 -- The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) on Sunday alleged that the government's tax concessions on 63 essential commodities under the national budget have yet to translate into ... Read More


Zendaya embraces goddess-inspired style as she begins 'The Odyssey' promotional tour

, July 5 -- Actor Zendaya has launched the promotional tour for Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "The Odyssey", turning heads with a look inspired by her character in the movie. Widely regarded as o... Read More


33 senior police officers sent on compulsory retirement

Dhaka, July 5 -- The government has sent 33 senior police officers, including 14 deputy inspectors general (DIGs), on compulsory retirement. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification to this... Read More


Manchester-Sylhet direct flight resumes

Sylhet, July 5 -- awaited direct flight service between Manchester and Sylhet resumed on Sunday. The move would strengthen connectivity with Bangladeshi expatriates, particularly the large Sylheti co... Read More


'Satluj' wins praise as powerful political drama after long censorship battle

, July 5 -- After spending four years caught in censorship hurdles, "Satluj", previously known as Punjab '95, has finally been released on Zee5, drawing widespread praise for its powerful storytelling... Read More


Bangladesh seeks deeper people-to-people contact, stronger business ties with Algeria

Dhaka, July 5 -- The Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria in Dhaka on Sunday celebrated the 64th National Independence Day of Algeria with a solemn and dignified ceremony, highlighti... Read More


NBR alerts taxpayers to fake audit calls, extortion attempts

Dhaka, July 5 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Sunday warned taxpayers to remain vigilant against fraudsters impersonating tax officials and attempting to extort money by falsely claiming tha... Read More


Face the People editor, reporter sued over extortion allegation

Dhaka, July 5 -- A case has been filed against the editor and publisher of online news portal Face the People, Shaifur Rahman (Saifur Sagor) and its reporter, Mohammad Yousuf, on charges of extortion ... Read More


27th BCS: 77 more deprived candidates appointed

Dhaka, July 5 -- The government has appointed 77 more previously deprived candidates from the 27th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination to various BCS cadres. The Ministry of Public Administrat... Read More


New Jurassic bird fossil offers fresh clues to how birds evolved shorter tails

, July 5 -- Chinese researchers have discovered a new Jurassic bird fossil that is changing scientists' understanding of how birds evolved shorter tails, according to a study published online in the j... Read More