Today’s Newspaper
Duty-free car benefit for MPs abolished
The Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Allowances) (Amendment) Bill has been passed in the National Parliament, abolishing the provision that allowed MPs to import vehicles...
Hormuz Strait closure risks global humanitarian crisis: UN
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has warned that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global humanitarian crisis...
14.6pc growth of remittance inflow till on Saturday
Inflow of remittances witnessed a year-on-year growth of 14.6 percent reaching $2,578 million in the first 25 days of April, according to the latest data...
Rain brings sudden respite to city
The skies above Dhaka turned a dramatic shade of pewter on Sunday afternoon as dense rain clouds rolled in without warning, bringing with them strong...
Iran internet blackout enters 58th day
Iran’s near-total internet shutdown has continued for a 58th consecutive day, according to internet monitoring group NetBlocks, marking its ninth week and surpassing the 1,368-hour...
Fatal lightning strikes claim 14 nationwide
Fourteen people have been killed in lightning strikes across seven districts of the country on Sunday. The fatalities were reported from Gaibandha (five), Sirajganj (two),...
Russia speaker thanks Kim for ‘liberation of Kursk’
Russia’s parliamentary speaker thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for “the liberation of Kursk” by sending troops there to fight off Ukrainians, Russian news...
FICCI calls for stable, predictable fiscal policies
Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has underscored the need for stable and predictable fiscal policies to strengthen Bangladesh’s investment climate and attract...