Prisoners cast votes through postal ballots
Voting by imprisoned voters through postal ballots has begun for the 13th national parliamentary election.
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Nari Maitree hosts urgent call for parliamentary action on tobacco ordinance
The approval of the Tobacco Control Ordinance is undoubtedly a major achievement. However, the biggest challenge now is to make it effective as a law. To ensure proper implementation and to prevent the ordinance from remaining only on paper, women professionals from various fields have demanded that it be passed in Parliament and enacted into law during the first session of the upcoming Parliament.
Tarique Rahman to deliver speech on BTV Feb 9
The Election Commission has asked Bangladesh Television to make arrangements for a speech by BNP chairperson Tarique Rahman on Monday, February 9.
Five percent source tax remains for savings certificates up to five lakh taka: NBR
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has clarified that the source tax on profits from investments in savings certificates of up to five lakh taka will remain at 5 per cent, not 10 per cent. The confusion arose last month when tax was deducted at the 10 per cent rate for these investments.
Bangladesh at critical juncture, referendum and national unity needed to move forward: Ali Riaz
Ali Riaz, special assistant to the chief adviser, said Bangladesh is currently at a critical juncture and needs a referendum and national unity to move forward. He also described the July National Charter as a recognised debt written in the blood of the people.
Seven Roads intersection blockade triggers severe traffic jam in Tejgaon
Technical students blocked the Seven Roads intersection in Tejgaon, Dhaka, protesting a proposal by a government committee formed to address professional issues of BSc and diploma degree holders.
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