The event is organised independently by a collective of women with no political or institutional affiliation, the march seeks to demand visibility, safety, and justice for women and marginalised commu ...

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For ghost story lovers in Bangladesh, Russell bhai is more than just a name. Late at night, his eerie voice used to cut through the silence, whispering, "Whether you believe it or not is up to you.

Approximately 7,000 bills of entry and bills of export are submitted daily, around 2,000 for imports and 5,000 for exports. However, processing of these documents has come to a complete halt due to th ...

The collection of Himsagar mangoes began in Satkhira today (15 May) after the district administration changed their prior decision and allowed farmers to pluck the mangoes, which have become ripe due ...

How can tax policy reforms in Bangladesh be designed to balance fiscal sustainability with social equity, particularly in the context of post-LDC graduation?

Out of the traded stocks, 317 declined, only 42 advanced, while 36 remained unchanged — underscoring the overall bearish tone in the market ...

The move is expected to save time, labour, and costs, prevent the misuse of state resources, and mitigate security risks ...

Shammo was stabbed to death near Sunrawardy Udyan on 13 May night allegedly over an altercation following a bike accident ...

NBR’s dissolution late Monday night (12 May) triggered protests from officials in the customs and income tax departments. Since then, they have launched demonstrations in opposition to the government' ...

Hundreds of unauthorised mobile shops and structures were dismantled with the help of four bulldozers, under tight security by a large number of police personnel ...

On the second day, most officials and employees symbolically laid down their pens to demonstrate their participation in the protest ...