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Strong political commitment, fundamental reforms needed to achieve fiscal revenue target: PRI
Renowned economist and Executive Director of PRI (Policy Research Institute) Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Sunday, at a pre-budget press briefing, said that only strong political commitment and fundamental reform of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) can improve the tax-GDP ratio in Bangladesh.
Country experiencing over 2000 MW load shedding
The country is experiencing huge loadshedding to the tune of over 2000 MW today (Saturday) as gas shortage forced the authorities to shut down a number of gas-fired power plants.
BNP announces countrywide new programme
BNP and other like-minded opposition parties on Saturday announced countrywide rally on May 19, 20, 26 and 27 to press home their 10-point demand, including holding the next polls under a non-party neutral government and free party chairperson Khaleda Zia without any condition.
US wants to provide $6mn for maritime security initiatives, partnering with Bangladesh and others
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has said they are seeking to provide $6 million, working with the US Congress, for regional maritime security initiatives — partnering with Bangladesh, India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh won't buy anything from those who impose sanctions: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said that Bangladesh will not purchase anything from any country which imposes sanctions against it.
Met office predicts rain or thundershowers in Dhaka, other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers in all eight divisions, including Dhaka, in 24 hours starting from 9 am today.
Dhaka’s air world's most polluted this morning
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 186 at 9:03 am on Saturday, Dhaka’s air ranked as worst among cities around the world.
Cyclone Mocha: Over 1000 shelters ready in Ctg
The local administration has prepared over 1000 shelters in the Chattogram district as the very severe cyclonic storm Mocha is likely to cross Cox’s Bazar-Myanmar’s north coast by 6 pm on Sunday.
Freelancers will get their identity cards soon: Palak
State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak on Sunday said the freelancers who are working in different online workplaces will get their identity cards shortly.
BNP plans ‘big showdown’ in Dhaka on Saturday
BNP has planned a ‘massive showdown' through a public rally in the capital on Saturday to protest against the arrest and harassment of party leaders and activists.
Raid if sugar is not sold at govt-fixed rate: Tipu Munshi
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Thursday said that the market monitoring team will start raids to ensure that sugar is being sold at prices fixed by Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC).
Another 176 Bangladeshis from war-torn Sudan arrive in Jeddah
Another 176 Bangladeshis have arrived at Jeddah Airport on Wednesday afternoon from war-torn Sudan by a special flight of Sudan's Badr Airlines.
We're not here to mediate or interfere in politics: EU Ambassador
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley on Tuesday said they are not here to "mediate or interfere" in politics in Bangladesh but they are here to meet and listen to all political parties to understand the situation.
Protect human rights in every area, President to National Human Rights Commission
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday asked the National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh (NHRCB) to play an effective role in protecting human rights in every area.
Ex-Hefajat leader Mamunul gets bail in 3 more cases
The High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Mamunul Haque, former joint secretary general of Hefazat-e-Islam, in three more cases.