Bodi brothers in drug business: CID
Staff Reporter : The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has unearthed the involvement of two brothers of Abdur Rahman Bodi, a former lawmaker representing Cox’s Bazar-4...
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X blocks India poll posts after takedown orders
AFP : Social media platform X has blocked several posts in India containing political speech after authorities ordered their takedown ahead of a six-week general...
Nine KNF members nabbed with huge firearm
Staff Reporter : A total of nine members of the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) were arrested during joint operations led by the Bangladesh Army in...
Universal Pension Scheme 54,000 deposit Tk 43.62cr
Special Correspondent : When the government first introduced the ‘Universal Pension Scheme (UPS),’ public interest was initially sluggish. However, the tides have turned, with over...
Revenue from 10 imports declines significantly
Staff Reporter : The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reported a concerning trend in revenue collection from ten key imported goods, revealing a significant...
Labour Law Violation Case Bail of Yunus extended
Court Correspondent : The Labour Appellate Tribunal of Dhaka on Tuesday extended the bail of Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus and three other convicted directors...
Bangladesh 141st on freedom, 99th on prosperity indexes
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh has been categorised as a “mostly unfree” and “mostly unprosperous” nation by the latest global ‘Freedom and Prosperity Report’ released by...
Mercury hits 40.6C in Chuadanga: Light showers bring little relief
Staff Reporter : Severe heatwave grips the nation, leaving it paralyzed as a brief rainfall fails to provide relief to the populace. The incidence of...
‘Agricultural sector shines while industrial, service sectors struggle’
Staff reporter : The latest statistics released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reveal a significant downturn in the growth of the industrial and...
Alponay Baishakh 1431: 1.5km of graffiti in Manik Mia Avenue
Staff Reporter : The unveiling ceremony of “Alponay (graffiti) Baishakh 1431” was held at the city’s Manik Mia Avenue on Saturday night to welcome the...
Alarming rise in sexual violence on campuses demands action
Staff Reporter : Sexual violence and harassment are casting a dark shadow over educational institutions across the country, including public universities. These incidents continue to...
Prices of potatoes, onions witness further increase
Staff Reporter : The potato and onion market experienced a significant surge following the Eid festivities, with prices soaring by Tk 5 to 10 per...