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Stocks start week with fall

Stocks on Sunday started the week with a fall as investor caution over the market’s momentum has been further reinstated by the recent adjustment in...

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REHAB elects new leadership for 2026-28 term

Preliminary results for the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) election were released yesterday. Md Ali Afzal, chairman of Glorious Lands and Developments,...

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16.2pc growth of remittance inflow till April 18

Bangladesh’s remittance inflow reached US$1.96 billion in the first 18 days of April, showing a continued upward trend and is projected to surpass $3.0 billion...

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Dhaka Bank inks deal with Toyota

Dhaka Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Toyota Bangladesh Limited recently to establish a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening auto financing services...

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MCCI seeks turnover tax cut to 0.3pc to ease business burden

The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) on Sunday urged the government to cut turnover tax on gross receipts to 0.3 percent from 1...

GANGACHARA (RANGPUR): A 2-day science fair begins in Gangachara under the theme “Science and Technology for Building an Innovation-Based Bangladesh,” marking the 47th National Science and Technology Week. The inauguration of the fair was conducted by UNO Jesmin Akter.

KULAURA (MOULVIBZAR): Shawkatul Islam Shoku MP inaugurates development work in Kulaura Municipality on Sunday, including Shibir Road improvement and RCC drain construction under the UGIDP project to enhance connectivity and reduce waterlogging.

CHATTOGRAM: CCC Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain attends the Swadhinata Padak-2026 ceremony at the ‘Independence Book Fair’ closing event in Chattogram on Saturday to honour individuals and organisations for their contributions to the Liberation War, education, culture, and society.

NANDAIL (MYMENSINGH): Residents of Moazzempur Union struggle to access their local sub-health center as a deteriorating road becomes nearly impassable after light rain. Community members have urged the State Minister to take immediate action.

SINGRA (NATORE): OC Rafiqul Islam holds a discussion meeting with local journalists at the police station in Singra on Saturday, focusing on improving law and order, preventing drugs and gambling, and strengthening cooperation between police and local media.