Quake measuring 5 magnitude jolts country
Staff Reporter : Parts of Bangladesh, including the capital city Dhaka, experienced a moderate earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale on Sunday afternoon. The...
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Damages amount to Tk 6,880cr in 20 dists
Special Correspondent : Cyclone Remal, which struck Bangladesh from May 26 to 27, has wreaked havoc across 20 districts, severely damaging the agricultural sector. The...
Policy inconsistency drives inflationary pressure: CPD
Staff Reporter : The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has identified a significant mismatch between the Bangladesh Bank’s adopted contractionary monetary policy and the government’s...
Border killings persist despite promises
Shahariar Islam Sovon : The ongoing actions of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along the Bangladesh-India border have ignited widespread condemnation, with experts warning...
VAT hike for 15 products likely in next FY
Al Amin : The government is considering a significant adjustment in Value-Added Tax (VAT), aiming to raise it to 15 per cent for a range...
‘Govt in tough stance against cattle smuggling through border’
UNB : The government has taken a strict stance along the bordering area so that no cattle can enter into the country illegally ahead of...
16,000 make complaints for failing to reach KL
Staff Reporter : Despite possessing all necessary documents, including clearance cards issued by the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET), a total of 16,970...
Remal: A wakeup call for saving wildlife
Anisur Rahman Khan : Experts and conservationists are urging the creation of artificial islands within the Sundarbans to protect wildlife from the increasing threat of...
Failure to release goods from ports, importers must pay penalty
Staff Reporter : In a bid to alleviate congestion in ports and streamline customs processes, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced amendments to...
Public reps’ commitment must to conserve rivers Says NRPC chair
Staff Reporter : The Chairman of the National River Protection Commission (NRPC), Md Sarwar Mahmud, has emphasized that laws alone are insufficient to safeguard the...
Pension plight grips educators
Syed Shemul Parvez : In a disheartening narrative that has become all too familiar, pensions for educators in Bangladesh have transformed from a beacon of...
