Chairman of Mongla Sea Port Authority (MPA) Rear Admiral Mir Ershad Ali has said they are getting preparations to turn Mongla Port, the second largest Sea Port of Bangladesh, as a 'Smart Port' by 2027. "We are working relentlessly to turn the Port as first ever green, clean and smart sea
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Land, property registration cost doubles
The tax on property registration has been doubled under the Income Tax Act 2023 in all areas of the country including Dhaka, Chattogram, Narayanganj, and Gazipur. Whether transferring immovable property or land and flats in any area of Bangladesh, acquisition of ownership requires double taxation, as per the new Income Tax
Illegal trafficking need to be tackled: French commander
Joint Commander of the French Forces deployed in the Indian Ocean Rear Admiral Emmanuel Slaars has said they are extremely concerned over illegal trafficking, more specifically narco-trafficking and weapon trafficking. "Those illegal trafficking activities need to be tackled. To do so, it needs specific skills and legal management issues. France is
Govt trying to hold another lopsided poll: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed concern saying that the government is actively attempting to hold yet another lopsided election in the country. "Countrymen are living in suffocation situations where bloodshed has become a regular thing. The government is mercilessly destroying all democratic institutions in the country to
BNP, other parties to create chaos over polls: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said the BNP and like-minded parties are spreading rumours as part of plot to intensify conflicts centering the upcoming national election. He made the remarks during a joint meeting with the leaders of AL's associate bodies at the party's central office here. Quader said
Uphold dignity earned thru’ service to nation
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the armed forces to maintain the dignity they have earned by standing beside the people. "Our every force always stands beside the people alongside safeguarding the country's independence and sovereignty.... So, they get respect from everyone. We'll have to go forward keeping up this
No dialogue with BNP on scrapped caretaker govt system: Salman
US officials’ visits to Bangladesh signal close ties: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud Wednesday said the visit of the US officials to Bangladesh is a sign of close relations between the two countries. "Many US officials have recently visited Bangladesh while more US officials would come soon. We welcome them.
Drone survey targets dengue hotspots in Dhaka
Times Report To tackle the worsening dengue situation in the capital, the Dhaka North City Corporation has deployed drones to identify mosquito breeding sites, especially on rooftop gardens. DNCC Chief Executive Officer Selim Reza launched the survey program in the Mohammadpur area around 11am on Wednesday to identify accumulated water on rooftops. The
