Current Affairs
16 crew members of ‘Banglar Joyjatra’ returning home on Tuesday
Sixteen crew members of the state-owned Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) vessel Banglar Joyjatra are returning to Bangladesh on Tuesday after being stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for nearly four months.
PM Tarique Rahman hosts dinner for simultaneous movement allies
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman attended a dinner and exchange-of-views meeting at the state guest house Jamuna in honor of the top leaders of the political parties allied in the simultaneous movement. This marks his first formal meeting with the allied parties since the formation of the BNP-led government.
ADB warns public against fake loan scams, fraudulent offers
The Dhaka office of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cautioned the public against fraudulent schemes that misuse the organization's name, logo, and officials' identities to extort money by offering fake loans and financial assistance.
BGB assures assistance to family of pregnant teacher killed in truck collision
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has held a meeting with the family of Sumanti Chakma, a pregnant schoolteacher who was tragically killed after being hit by a BGB truck in Sajek, Rangamati. During the meeting, the BGB assured financial assistance, educational support for her child, and other forms of cooperation to the grieving family.
Tarique Rahman congratulates UK Prime Minister Burnham
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has congratulated the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham. In a congratulatory message sent, he wished for peace, prosperity, and democratic progress for the UK under Burnham's leadership on Monday.
Third Terminal at Shahjalal targets December 16 launch: CAAB Chairman
Work is underway to launch the highly anticipated Third Terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on December 16, in line with the government's timeline, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Chairman Air Vice Marshal Md. Mostafa Mahmud Siddique announced.
Major shake-up in top customs posts: New Director General appointed for customs intelligence
Three Commissioner-rank officials within the Customs, Excise, and VAT department under the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have been reshuffled. As part of these changes, Mohammad Safiur Rahman has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate.
ACC drive: Over 1,500 luxury items found in former Land Minister’s flates
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has cataloged over 1,500 luxury and household items during a two-day inventory drive at two flats belonging to former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed in Gulshan, the capital. The operation was carried out after unlocking the sealed apartments following a court order.
DCCI urges NBR to avoid harassment in source tax monitoring
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has welcomed the initiative to strengthen the monitoring and verification of tax deduction and deposition at source. However, the business body has urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to ensure that compliant business enterprises do not face unnecessary harassment during the process.
Prime Minister urges doctors to be more compassionate in patient care
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to take all necessary measures to enhance healthcare access for marginalized communities, while urging physicians to show greater compassion and dedication when treating patients.