20 to hang, 5 get life: HC upholds verdict in Abrar case
Staff Reporter : The High Court (HC) has upheld the death sentences of all 20 convicts in the highly publicised murder case of BUET student...
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NBR moves to track inefficient tax officials
Star Reporter : The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is planning to introduce a tracking system for its staff to identify inefficient and errant officials,...
T-Bills yields climb ahead of Eid
Staff Reporter : Yields on Treasury bills (T-bills) saw a significant increase on Sunday as banks showed reluctance to invest their excess liquidity in the...
‘Rape’ should be called ‘rape’
Staff Reporter : Several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on Sunday said they would prefer to say ‘rape’ instead of other words. In protest of Dhaka Metropolitan...
BSEC looks to ministry for staff amid stock market concerns
Muhammad Ayub Ali : The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) aims to reduce its ‘absolute dependence’ on its own officials, as Chairman Khondoker Rashed...
UN chief endorses reform agenda, calls for global unity
Staff Reporter : United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres concluded his four-day visit to Bangladesh on Sunday, with a focus on supporting the country’s reform initiatives...
CPD warns of Tk 1.5tr revenue shortfall by FY25
Staff Reporter : The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has warned that the revenue shortfall could reach Tk 1.5 trillion by the end of the...
BD eyes Chinese investment as Yunus heads to Beijing
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to embark on an official visit to China on 26 March, aiming to enhance Bangladesh-China...
UN chief meets political leaders: BNP calls for timely reforms
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) reiterated its call for comprehensive political reforms, emphasising the need for urgent electoral changes to ensure a...
Hope and Uncertainty: Rohingyas await action after high-level UN visit
Farrukh Khosru with Abrar Al Amin from Cox’ Bazar : Despite eight years passing without progress on Rohingya repatriation, hope has been reignited following visits...
Guterres urges global support for Bangladesh’s reforms
Staff Reporter : UN Secretary-General António Guterres, in a significant statement on Saturday, acknowledged the aspirations of the Bangladeshi people for a future based on...
Bank deposits rise 8.28pc in Jan after 4 months
Staff Reporter : The growth in banking sector deposits increased by 8.28 per cent in January this year, following a period of growth below 8...