A tourist tax on overnight visitors to London could raise more than £350million per year for the capital – but central boroughs are keen to retain their fare share of the revenue. Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan last year finally received the powers to levy a tax on overnight visitors to the capital after years of lobbying ministers. New ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday emphasised the importance of ocean conservation and sustainable blue economy, hoping that the MoU signed between Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (MIDA) and Japan’s renowned Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) will enhance cooperation in fisheries and marine affairs. Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud bin Harun, Executive Chairman of MIDA, and Professor Mitsutaku Makino, President of the Ocean ...

Farmers in Sylhet said most of them are not happy with the price they have been getting for their transplanted Aman (T-Aman), or commonly called Aman, paddy as they recently completed harvesting with good yields. Sylhet trader Abdul Bari on Sunday said the trade of Aman paddy has been ongoing in the local markets and it got momentum this week. ...

Popular television presenter Rafsan Sabab and acclaimed singer Zefer Rahman tied the knot on Wednesday, ending years of speculation surrounding their relationship. Rafsan Sabab shared the news in a Facebook post, seeking blessings from their well-wishers as they begin a new journey together, surrounded by the love of friends, family and loved ones. “Today, we unite our lives and step ...

Consumers are increasingly turning to sustainable toilet paper, seeking options made from recycled fibers or alternative materials. Traditional toilet paper relies on trees, energy-intensive manufacturing, and chemicals that can harm the environment. Experts say switching to recycled content can have a significant impact: the Environmental Paper Network estimates that if every American used one roll of recycled toilet paper, more ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday stressed that the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) must remain a strong and profitable organisation. “BSC has recently emerged as a profitable organization and this momentum must be maintained,” he said. The Chief Adviser made the remarks at a function at the state guesthouse Jamuna as he received a cheque for Tk203.47 crore from ...

Bangladesh’s medium-term economic outlook has improved, with growth expected to strengthen steadily over the next two fiscal years, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. The report revised up its projections for Bangladesh, forecasting economic growth of 4.6% in FY2025-26, rising further to 6.1% in FY2026-27. The upward revision reflects strengthening private consumption amid easing inflationary pressures, ...

The passing-out parade of Border Guard Bangladesh’s (BGB) 104th recruit batch was held in Chattogram on Wednesday. A record 3,023 new members in the history of the BGB took the oath to protect the sovereignty of the country at Border Guard Training Centre and College (BGTC&C) at Baitul Izzat in Satkania upazila of Chattogram. Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) ...

The government is expanding the list of essential medicines. The number of drugs on the list has increased from 135 to 295, and all of them will have to be sold at prices fixed by the government. Although the decision has caused some dissatisfaction among pharmaceutical industry owners, health experts believe it will reduce the burden of medical expenses and ...

The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists said early Wednesday. The figure came from the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate in multiple rounds of unrest in Iran in recent years. The activist group said 2,403 of the dead were protesters and 147 were government-affiliated. Twelve children ...