Category: General
BB Further Eases Foreign Transaction Rules for Freelancers
Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has further simplified foreign exchange transaction procedures for freelancers and IT service exporters to streamline incoming earnings and facilitate necessary international payments.
According to United News of Banglade…
JCD Demands Trial of Those Responsible for July Killings
Dhaka: Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) on Wednesday demanded that all those responsible for the killings during the July-August mass uprising 2024, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, lawmakers, and members of the law enforcement …
Jhenaidah Doctor Accused of Abandoning Duties for Personal Gain
Dhaka: A physician at Kaliganj Upazila Health Complex in Jhenaidah has been accused of neglecting official duties by leaving the hospital during working hours, using a pharmaceutical company’s medical representative (MR) for personal agricultural wor…
NBR Launches Online Income Tax Return Service with 5% Early Rebate Incentive
Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Wednesday launched its online income tax return filing service for individual taxpayers for the 2026-27 tax year, urging taxpayers to submit returns early to avail incentives and avoid additional tax.
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Measles Death Toll in Bangladesh Surpasses 800 with New Suspected Cases
Dhaka: Six more children died with symptoms consistent with measles in 24 hours until 8:00 am on Wednesday, bringing Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 803. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS…
Four Arrested in Connection with Kamrangirchar Robbery
Dhaka: Police in a drive arrested four people, including a housewife, in connection with a robbery at a house in Kamrangirchar area of the capital early Wednesday. The arrestees were identified as Jiasmin alias Jesmin, 37, Sajib Alam, 29, Ripon Mia, 4…
DU Preserves July Graffiti; Invites Artists to Join Rewrite Program
Dhaka: Dhaka University will launch a July graffiti rewriting program from July 26 to preserve the graffiti created on its campus during and after the July-August 2024 uprising. The university authorities on Wednesday invited the original artists who …
Bangladesh Condemns Houthi Naval Blockade Against Saudi Arabia
Dhaka: Bangladesh has strongly condemned the Houthis’ declaration of a naval blockade against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It believes such actions risk escalating tensions, undermining regional peace and stability, and disrupting international mariti…