The protests by officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) had eventually turned into an anti-government movement aimed at disrupting the country’s economy, claimed Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Sunday. Fouzul Kabir made the remarks at a press conference at the Secretariat. Regarding the NBR officials’ protest demanding repeal of the Revenue Policy and Revenue Management Ordinance, Fouzul ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has sent a consignment of ‘Haribhanga’ mangoes to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a goodwill gesture between the two neighbours. It is scheduled to reach New Delhi on Monday (July 14). The consignment containing 1,000 kilogrammes of Haribhanga will reach New Delhi on Monday, said an official at the Bangladesh High Commission in New ...

The intern doctors of Mitford Hospital are observing one-day work abstention demanding security of the hospital. On Saturday night, Intern Doctors’ Society (IDS) announced the strike. Sir Salimullah Medical College students are also on strike in solidarity with the same demand. The strike began at 8AM on Sunday, which disrupting the hospital activities. In a statement sent to the media ...

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has pledged to bring an end to what he described as the entrenched system of extortion and corruption in the country. Speaking at a street rally in Bagerhat’s Rail Road area on Saturday night, as part of the party’s “July for Nation-Building” campaign, Nahid Islam criticized the prevailing political structure and called for ...

The monsoon season brings with it the refreshing scent of rain, cooler breezes-and the challenge of staying fashionable while braving the elements. For teenagers and college-going girls, selecting the right attire means balancing comfort, functionality, and style. The clothing trend for monsoon 2025 reflects a smart fusion of all three, perfectly suited for any setting-from hanging out with friends to ...

Despite being away from the national side for some time, star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan still has a path back, according to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Iftekhar Rahman Mithu. Speaking to reporters at Mirpur on Saturday, Mithu described Shakib as the greatest cricketer in Bangladesh’s history. “There is no second choice — the door is always open for Shakib. ...

Exports of Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) showed a healthy growth of 8.84 percent in the last fiscal year (FY25) fetching $39.35 billion despite global headwinds, reports BSS. According to the country-wise export data for Bangladesh for the last fiscal year (FY25) released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), the European Union (EU) was a key market, accounting for 50.10% ...

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has criticized the interim government for failing to protect lives and property, questioning whether certain quarters within the administration are tacitly supporting violence and mob unrest. Speaking virtually on Saturday from London at a discussion in Dhaka with families of those killed in July uprising, Tarique Rahman asked, “Why is the government failing to ensure ...

President of Jubo Dal Abdul Monayem Munna has alleged that a political party is deliberately engaged in spreading propaganda against the Jubo Dal being envious with its popularity among youths. He expressed deep concern over the recent violence and law and order situation in the country. Abdul Monayem, at a press conference at the party’s central office at Nayapaltan on ...

‘Extramarital affair’ was behind the fake bomb threat news on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ Dhaka-Kathmandu flight. Three persons, so far, been arrested over the incident. They are Imran, his friend Imon’s wife Tahmina and Imon’s wife Rasheda Begum. RAB said family issue involved in this incident. Mother made a phone call and informed a false news of bomb hoax inside ...