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Why did a ridiculous incident occur in NBR's online meeting?
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Why did a ridiculous incident occur in NBR's online meeting?

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is an important agency of the Government of Bangladesh. The NBR’s role is to formulate and implement policies regarding taxes and duties for the government. This includes matters such as customs, value-added tax (VAT), and income tax. In addition, it is also the responsibility of the NBR to prevent smuggling, conclude international agreements, and represent the government in any matter related to revenue policy. If such a ridiculous incident takes place in an online meeting of such an important agency, it is undoubtedly unfortunate for the nation.

Let doves of peace fly in the sky, not missiles
Let doves of peace fly in the sky, not missiles
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Let doves of peace fly in the sky, not missiles

The current crisis between Iran and Israel is largely rooted in history. Renowned psychologist Sigmund Freud once said that wars of this nature continue until one side completely annihilates the other. So, will they not stop until one side is utterly destroyed?

Urgent action needed to control dengue
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Urgent action needed to control dengue

With the arrival of monsoon, dengue turns into a deadly mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh every year. Alongside claiming numerous lives, it severely disrupts the healthcare system. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), at least five people died from dengue in the 24 hours leading up to 8am on Friday. Among them, four were from Barguna. This marks the highest daily death toll from dengue so far this year. During the same period, 159 new patients were admitted to hospitals, with 124 cases reported from the Barishal division alone.

Take extra initiatives to make up loss caused by long school holidays
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Take extra initiatives to make up loss caused by long school holidays

Due to the holy Eid-ul-Azha and the summer vacation, all educational institutions in the country have fallen into the trap of a long holiday. This year, combining Eid-ul-Azha holidays with the summer vacation, students have been given a continuous 19-day break. However, for primary schools, the holiday duration is a bit longer, with students enjoying leave from June 3 to June 23. Before that, due to the holy Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and various other occasions, students had already enjoyed continuous holidays ranging from 40 to 50 days. Moreover, after Eid-ul-Fitr, the SSC exams began, and due to exam seating, many schools had to suspend regular classes during that time. This year, there was also a delay of about three to four months in receiving new textbooks. In short, students have barely had any substantial study time in the first half of the year.

Let Eid-ul-Azha be celebrated in the glory of sacrifice
Let Eid-ul-Azha be celebrated in the glory of sacrifice
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Let Eid-ul-Azha be celebrated in the glory of sacrifice

Eid-ul-Azha means the festival of sacrifice. But the essence of this sacrifice goes far beyond the ritual slaughter of animalist lies in the willingness to give up one’s inner brutality, ego, and selfish desires. Every year, this holy occasion reminds Muslims around the world of the profound values of self-purification and surrender to the will of Allah. In Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority country, Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated with the same spiritual significance and festivity as Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid-ul-Azha is also celebrated as a major religious festival in Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority country.

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