Rangpur Union of Journalists (RpUJ) has completed preparations to hold the Rangpur divisional journalists' rally at Town Hall to demand justice for the murder of Sagar-Runi, security, rights and protection of journalists. Organisers said some 500 journalists will participate in the rally to be held tomorrow and demand a speedy trial
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Actress Nipun stopped from going to London
Actress Nipun Akter was on Friday quizzed at Osmani International Airport in Sylhet and prevented from travelling to London. She was scheduled to fly to London by a flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines ‘BG-201’ from the airport at 10am. The Immigration police took her in their custody and questioned her for a
Govt raises VAT, duties on over 100 items
The government has increased Value Added Tax (VAT) and supplementary duties on over a hundred goods and services midway through the current 2024–25 fiscal year. Two ordinances related to these changes were issued on Thursday night. These are the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 and the Excise
Tarique thanks Qatar Emir for providing air ambulance
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman Friday extended thanks and gratitude to the Emir of Qatar for providing transportation and logistics that carried his ailing mother Begum Khaleda Zia, chairperson of BNP, from Dhaka to London on Tuesday. "I am deeply grateful to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al
Unity essential amid efforts to divide nation: Fakhrul
Hajj agencies decry mandatory 1,000-quota for this year
The Hajj Agency Association of Bangladesh has rejected the mandatory quota of 1,000 pilgrims for each agency set for this year in compliance with the decision of the Saudi authorities. Speaking at a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity on Thursday the leaders of the association demanded that the agency-wise quota
IBBL’s former executive president passes away
Kamal Uddin Chowdhury, former Executive President (Managing Director) of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBBL) and eminent banker, passed away (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un). He passed away on 8 January at 3:00 PM while undergoing treatment at Islami Bank Central Hospital. At the time of his death, he was 82
B&T Meter hold press conference clarify misleading information
A press conference was held to clarify misleading information raised about B&T Meter Limited.A report on B&T Meter Limited was aired on a private TV channel, which intentionally presented some misleading information about B&T Meter Limited. In order to clear up this confusion, the B&T Meter Authority organized a press
Fantastic Friday with Khana’s for GPStars
Grameenphone has teamed up with Khana’s to make the weekends more delightful with its exciting initiative, Fantastic Friday, starting January 10, 2025. This flagship campaign is designed to make weekends extra enjoyable for GPStar customers through exclusive perks and delicious offers. The collaboration was announced in the presence of Md. Iftekhar
Eastern University signs MoU with BGAPMEA
Eastern University and the Bangladesh Garment Accessories & Packaging Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGAPMEA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the GAPEXPO fair on 8 January. This strategic partnership will focus on collaboration in areas such as research, training, internships and skill development within the garment and packaging industries. The MoU