The government is going to introduce community policing involving retired members of the police, army, air force, navy, BGB and Ansar to tackle the growing traffic congestion across the capital, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday. "We have already engaged students to help improve traffic
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BNP warns against election delay amid rising chaos
BNP Chairperson's advisory council member Zainul Abedin Farroque on Sunday urged the interim government not to go for unnecessary reforms that could delay the national election. Speaking at a sit-in protest in front of the Jatiya Press Club, he also called on the public to remain vigilant, claiming that deposed autocratic
3 BNP leaders serves show cause notice
Three leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have been issued show-cause notices and warning letters in Kalmakanda upazila of Netrokona. However, another has been declared not a member of BNP or its affiliated organisations. On Saturday, Convener of Kalmakanda upazila BNP MA Khayer signed the notices. Those who received the show cause
NBR plans online tax reforms to reduce hassles
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to implement several initiatives aimed at reducing taxpayer hassles and enhancing revenue collection for the national exchequer. According to NBR sources, upcoming changes include the introduction of online corporate tax filing, an online tax return submission system for income tax lawyers, and a
SEB launches 16 agent banking outlets
Southeast Bank PLC. formally launched 16 (Sixteen) Agent Banking outlets, "Shagotom," to facilitate the unbanked people across the country, especially in the rural and semi-urban areas of Cox's Bazar, Cumilla, Dhaka, Faridpur, Gazipur, Jhalokathi, Khulna, Natore, Noakhali, Satkhira, Shariatpur, and Tangail. Its main objective is to uphold the trend of
TECNO introduces new SPARK Go 1 variant
TECNO has brought in a a new 3GB variant variant of durable and powerful smartphone SPARK Go 1 for tech-savvy users. TECNO SPARK Go 1 offers exceptional durability with 4-year lasting performance and IP54 water, dust and oil resistance, built to handle daily use. Enjoy immersive sound with dual speakers
Mastercard co-branded credit card
Mastercard, LankaBangla Finance PLC. (LBF), and Bangladesh Doctors Foundation (BDF) have jointly launched their first co-branded LankaBangla Mastercard Titanium credit card, exclusively designed for esteemed medical professionals. Cardholders will be able to enjoy exclusive benefits, discounts and deals at renowned Mastercard partners as well as lifestyle amenities. The launch event
GP partners with Ericsson
Grameenphone has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to collaborate and drive innovation in AI and Automation in Bangladesh. The MoU establishes a collaboration framework between Grameenphone and Ericsson, focusing on innovation, growth, and deployment of cutting-edge AI and Automation solutions through technology trials, workshops, and pilot
EBL, IHH Healthcare Singapore sign agreement
Priority customers and top-tier cardholders of Eastern Bank will enjoy special privileges on healthcare services offered by all the operating hospitals of IHH Healthcare Singapore including Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital and Parkway East Hospital. M. Khorshed Anowar, DMD and Head of Retail and SME Banking,
CMSMEs receive spot loans
As part of a Bangladesh Bank initiative, a focus group discussion with beneficiaries of the BDT 25,000 crore prefinancing scheme and an open loan distribution programme was held in Sylhet to offer spot loan facilities to CMSME entrepreneurs. The initiative, initially launched under Bangladesh Bank’s refinancing scheme and later converted