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UNB : Former Foreign Minister and lawmaker from the Sylhet-1 constituency, Dr AK Abdul Momen expressed concerns in Parliament on Thursday regarding the budgetary provision for whitening black money. “Honest taxpayers have become frustrated due to the announcement in the budget for whitening black money with a payment of 15% tax. I feel that the scope for whitening black money needs to be reviewed,” he stated during the general discussion on the proposed national budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year....
City Desk : Eleven people were hospitalised with dengue fever in 24 hours till Friday morning. All of them are from Dhaka city, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Currently, 136 patients are receiving treatment at several hospitals across the country. A total of 3,315 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024, reports UNB. Last year, a total of 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record. The...
City Desk : The first return-Hajj flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying 419 pilgrims landed at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) early Friday. The flight ‘BG 332′ with the pilgrims landed at the HSIA around 5:40am, said a media release signed by Boshra Islam, General Manager of Public Relations of the Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Friday morning. The returning pilgrims were received at the boarding gate of the HSIA with flowers and each...
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Staff Reporter : Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL) held its prestigious graduation ceremony at the university auditorium, marking a significant milestone for approximately 8,000 graduates. The event, starting on Thursday was graced by the presence of University President Yang Canming as the chief guest, alongside deans from various schools within the university. Among the graduates were six distinguished students from Bangladesh: Md. Shafiqul Islam, Kumar Debasis Dutta, Mallika Saha, Manjurul Alam, Rebeka Ahmed, and Farhana Alam. These students...
City Desk : Bangladesh is facing an escalating threat from Russell’s Vipers, once confined to the Barendra area but now increasingly reported in regions like Barishal, Patuakhali, Chandpur, and even the outskirts of Dhaka. This year, snake bites have resulted in 10 fatalities, highlighting the urgent need for effective countermeasures. Implementing strategies recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) could be crucial in addressing this growing public health concern. Rising Incidents and Environmental Impact Experts attribute the increase in Russell’s...
Shahariar Islam Sovon : Recent trends indicate a significant rise in criminal cases lodged with police stations and tribunals in Bangladesh, alleging rape based on promises of marriage. These claims, filed under Section 9(1) of the Nari O Shishu Nirjatan Daman Ain, 2000, have sparked considerable debate and legal scrutiny regarding the definition and application of the term ‘fraud’ in the context of sexual relationships. Section 375 of the Penal Code 1860 explicitly defines rape as an act committed by...
City Desk : Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over eight divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country. “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country,” said a met...
City Desk : The Indian High Commission in Dhaka marked the 10th International Day of Yoga-2024 with a grand event at Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Mirpur on Friday. State Minister for Cultural Affairs Naheed Ezaher Khan, actress Tasnia Farin, and Deputy High Commissioner Dr Binoy George led over 1200 participants from 13 yoga and cultural organizations in performing the yoga routine, reports UNB. In 2014, India proposed the celebration of the International Day of Yoga, and the United Nations...
City Desk : The 113th birth anniversary of poet Begum Sufia Kamal,...