A 21-year-old man was killed after sustaining burns in Sylhet’s Biswanath Upazila. Khaled Ahmed, son of Lal Mia from Karpara village in Daulatpur Union, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka early Sunday (6 July). Khaled was employed at a local car workshop. According to local sources, Khaled returned home from work on the night ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday urged Islamic NGOs to expand their efforts through social business initiatives as a sustainable way to uplift Muslim communities worldwide. Speaking at a meeting with NGO leaders from various Muslim countries at the state guest house Jamuna, Professor Yunus emphasized that social business offers a practical tool to address poverty and health challenges. ...

A Dhaka court has issued a gazette notification summoning ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and nearly 100 others to appear before the court in connection with six corruption cases over alleged abuse of power in the allocation of 60 kathas of government land in the Purbachal New Town Project. The ...

A vested quarter is trying to show BNP as anti-reform, alleged BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday at a press conference. “After the consensus commission’s proposal, reform is being delayed with new proposals again.” Mirza Fakhrul said his party believes the country will move towards holding the election based on the discussions held between Chief Adviser Prof ...

A goods transport strike in Sylhet, over five demands including the reopening of all stone quarries, witnessed a lukewarm response today (5 July) due to internal disagreements among workers’ groups. The Sylhet District Goods Transport Owners-Workers Unity Council called the strike programme on Wednesday to press home five-point demands, which also include halting the destruction of crusher machines, an end ...

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday said the three Bangladeshis recently repatriated from Malaysia are not militants. “They’re not militants… their visas had simply expired,” he said while talking to reporters following an inspection of the Export Cargo Village at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The adviser said there are no militants in Bangladesh and those sent back from ...

Whether you are burning the midnight oil or powering through a creative project, your study space should inspire productivity without sacrificing comfort. A thoughtfully designed setup can make all the difference — blending practicality, personal style and wellness. From solar-powered lamps that marry sustainability with design to adjustable desks that support better posture, smart cable clips for a clutter-free surface, ...

Renowned Thai healthcare institution MedPark Hospital has officially launched its Chattogram office, marking a significant step in bringing world-class medical services closer to residents of the port city. Following the Dhaka branch, this expansion makes access to international-standard healthcare even easier for people in Chattogram. The inauguration ceremony was held today (5 July) evening at the 2nd floor of Ariel ...

The tattered bromance between Republican President Donald Trump and his main campaign financier Elon Musk took another fractious turn on Saturday when the space and automotive billionaire announced the formation of a new political party, saying Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax bill would bankrupt America. A day after asking his followers on his X platform whether a new US political party ...

The National Board of Revenue (NBR), in partnership with the Finance Division, has introduced the ‘a-chalan’ system, enabling real-time, direct deposit of customs duties and taxes into the government treasury. This new digital platform allows importers, exporters, and C&F agents to pay taxes and duties related to import and export activities online, marking a significant step towards automation at the ...