Customs detects Tk 3.76cr tax evasion by J-Creation
Customs, Excise and VAT authorities in Dhaka have uncovered about 3.76 crore taka in tax evasion by online clothing seller J-Creation, officials say.
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Noakhali farmer drowns while fishing in Meghna
A farmer identified as Md Ershad, 45, drowned while fishing in the Meghna river in Noakhali's Subarnachar upazila, police said on Tuesday afternoon.
Man dies falling from coconut tree at in-laws' home
A young man died after falling from a coconut tree while visiting his in-laws in Jashore's Chougachha upazila, where he had climbed to pick coconuts.
Army launches farmer training in Lakshmichhari hills
The army has begun agricultural training for marginal hill-tract farmers in Lakshmichhari, aiming to make them more skilled and self-reliant in farming.
Saudi oil supplies could run out within days
Satellite images show devastating damage to Saudi Arabia's main East-West pipeline after a drone strike, raising fears over global oil supply.
SAFF schedule set: when does Bangladesh play?
The SAFF Championship returns to Bangladesh after eight years, with the hosts opening the tournament against Bhutan at Dhaka's National Stadium on Nov 5.
Airstrikes hit Houthi arms depots in Yemen's Marib
Airstrikes have targeted several Houthi rebel arms depots in Yemen's Marib province, local media reported, with no immediate word on casualties.
Chuadanga fines 3 firms in consumer-rights drive
The consumer rights directorate fined three businesses a combined 45,000 taka in Chuadanga Sadar and Alamdanga over fertiliser, medical and food violations.
Argentina to play 3 home friendlies; will Messi feature?
Argentina's national team will play three friendlies at home during FIFA's September-October international break, with Lionel Scaloni's future still unclear.
Ex-Australia captains urge action on Imran Khan's welfare
Seven former Australian cricket captains have written to foreign minister Penny Wong over concerns about jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's humanitarian treatment.
Asif Nazrul's call kept Bangladesh out of World Cup: probe
Bangladesh's cricket team skipped the last T20 World Cup because of a decision by former youth and sports adviser Asif Nazrul, an inquiry has found.
Man beaten to death over theft suspicion in Maheshkhali
A young man was tied to an electric pole and beaten to death on suspicion of theft in Cox's Bazar's Maheshkhali upazila, local sources allege.
Minister: officials' job is 'some stealing, some work'
Forest, environment and climate change minister Abdul Awal Mintu said politicians give speeches while government employees mix graft with real work.
Chougachha launches soft-skills training for workers
A 10-day soft-skills training programme for marginalised professionals has been launched in Jashore's Chougachha upazila, officials said on Tuesday.
Chougachha holds monthly law and order committee meeting
Jashore's Chougachha upazila held its monthly law and order committee meeting on Tuesday at 11:30am in the upazila parishad hall room, officials said.
DUCSU's term extended by three more months
Dhaka University Central Students' Union leaders will stay in caretaker charge for 90 more days after their one-year term expired, pending new elections.
Court blocks Trump's foreign student visa time limit
A federal judge has blocked Trump's visa policy capping foreign students' stay, as 22 US states separately sue over a 'public charge' immigration rule.
Bangladesh bans hilsa fishing for 22 days from October
Hilsa fishing, transport, storage and trading will be banned nationwide for 22 days from October 8 to protect the fish during its main breeding season.
South Korea probes report of Kim Jong-un's secret son
South Korea's spy agency is investigating whether North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has a secret son who could shape the country's succession plans.
New account-verification system for savings certificates
Investors will no longer be stuck over a wrong bank account number when claiming savings certificate profits, under a new instant-verification system.
Modi's 'world is one family' idea faces scrutiny
Questions are being raised over how far Indian PM Narendra Modi's 'world is one family' idea, invoked at the BRICS summit, holds up in practice.
Bangladesh Bank sells reserve dollars after 14 months
Rising global oil prices and higher import costs have pushed up dollar demand slightly in Bangladesh's foreign exchange market this week, data shows.
Executed in Saudi Arabia, families denied the bodies
Even after death sentences are carried out in Saudi Arabia, the bodies of executed migrant workers are often not being returned to their families.
DU administration outdoing even Awami era: DUCSU GS
The current Dhaka University administration is exceeding even the Awami League era's 15 years of university management policy, a DUCSU leader says.
Death sentence for Obaidul Quader, 6 others in massacre
Tribunal-2 has sentenced banned Awami League general secretary and ex-minister Obaidul Quader and six others to death over the July massacre.
Media hid banned party leader's identity in her story
Bangladesh's top news outlets ran stories citing a fugitive Chhatra League leader's Facebook post without disclosing her political affiliation.
Fertiliser dealer commission rises, farmer prices unchanged
The government has raised incentives for fertiliser dealers, setting a 3-taka-per-kilogram commission for urea, DAP, TSP and MOP distribution.
UN holds emergency talks over Bab al-Mandeb strait
The United Nations has moved swiftly following the Houthis' rapid advance to seize control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a key shipping route.
British politicians stay passive on Islamophobia
Islamophobia is rising in Britain, and the country's mainstream politicians remain dangerously indifferent to confronting it, critics warn today.
285kg of native fish fingerlings released in Natore
Fingerlings were released into local waters to boost native fish production, with rui, katla and mrigel stocked in Natore's Gurudaspur upazila.
Medina find holds 110 million tonnes of uranium ore
Saudi Arabia has discovered around 110 million tonnes of ore in Medina's Jabal Sayid area, containing rare minerals and promising uranium levels.
Debate reopens on mental illness and violence risk
A consultant psychiatrist has called for a more open, balanced discussion of the link between severe mental illness and the risk of violence.
Measles kills 6 more children across Bangladesh in a day
Six more children died of measles symptoms in the past 24 hours nationwide, bringing this year's confirmed measles deaths alone to 100 today.
Dengue kills 7 in a day, 1,593 more hospitalised
Seven people died of dengue in the past 24 hours, while 1,593 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country during the same period today.
Military calculus is shifting across the Middle East
Despite the Middle East's vast military capability, Yemen's Ansarullah has sharpened questions about Arab states' actual role in the Gaza crisis.
Cattle farm brings self-reliance to Bheramara entrepreneur
Through self-belief, hard work and family support, Touhidul Alam Tushar has built a cattle farm and established himself as a successful entrepreneur.
US confirms it has deployed weapons in space
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, amid ongoing tensions with Russia and China this year.
Why is Bangladesh importing hilsa from India?
Bangladesh has long been the world's top hilsa-producing country, and once even exported the fish abroad, but that picture has since changed.
Ex-MP detained in Dhaka after scuffle with police
Police have detained former Awami League MP Khondaker Md Azizul Haque Arju from Mohammadpur in the capital, officials confirmed this Tuesday.
EC didn't consult government on UP poll schedule
The Election Commission announced the seven-phase Union Parishad election schedule without any discussion with the government, a deputy minister says.
Malaysia pushes 'U-Turn to Malaysia' healthcare drive
The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council is deepening its engagement with Bangladesh's health sector as part of its 'U-Turn to Malaysia' campaign.
Rajshahi University to use anonymous exam coding
Rajshahi University has decided to introduce a 'coding system' that removes students' names and roll numbers from exam scripts for fairness.
West Bengal orders 252 madrasas shut, notices 100 more
India's West Bengal government has ordered 252 madrasas closed immediately on state orders, while issuing show-cause notices to 100 more institutions.
Cox's Bazar to get specialised public university
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the education ministry to establish a specialised public university in Cox's Bazar, officials say.
Chougachha's traditional Baluh fair to run for 15 days
Every year, on the last Tuesday of the Bengali month of Bhadra, the traditional Baluh fair begins in Hazrakhana village, Chougachha, Jashore.
Islam's guidance on maintaining good relationships
Maintaining good relations, upholding one another's rights, and coming forward to help others are considered important parts of faith in Islam.
'Drug queen' facing 33 cases arrested again with drugs
A woman known locally as a drug kingpin, already facing 33 pending cases, has been arrested again with drugs from her home on Friday afternoon.
Houthi strike damages mosque in Saudi Arabia
A mosque has been damaged in Saudi Arabia's southern Jazan province after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck the area, officials say.
Fire breaks out at Mymensingh's medical college hospital
A fire broke out at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH) on Monday evening, starting in the children's ward on the new building's third floor.
Rural library spreads knowledge in remote Bangladesh village
The Setubandhan Library is located in Khalisha Belpukur village of Khatamadhupur union, serving readers in a remote corner of rural Bangladesh.
US colonel recounts 50 hours trapped alone in Iran
A US Air Force F-15E weapons systems officer known as 'Dude 44 Bravo' spent nearly 50 hours badly injured and hiding alone after his jet was downed.
Pakistan shifts tone on the Houthi question
Pakistan has launched diplomatic outreach to manage ties with Saudi Arabia after stepping back from backing military action against the Houthis.
EC to meet 26 ministries Thursday on local elections
Bangladesh's Election Commission will meet representatives from 26 ministries and departments this Thursday to prepare for local government polls.
11-year-old Eshamoni fights liver cirrhosis for her life
This costly, complex treatment requires a liver transplant costing between 5 million and 7 million taka, far beyond her family's modest means.
48 students honoured with Dhaka University dean's award
Forty-eight students have received the Dean's Award for 2021, 2022 and 2023 from Dhaka University's Faculty of Social Sciences this week, it said.
Iran seizes property of 240 over alleged Israel links
Iranian authorities have seized the property of 240 people accused of involvement with Israel and other 'hostile states,' state media reports.
Turning people into skilled manpower is our goal: BNP leader
Transforming ordinary citizens into capable, skilled human resources is the current government's primary goal, a local BNP leader has said today.
Major changes coming to US student visa rules
International students planning to study in the United States will face major changes to visa rules starting from the 15th of this month, officials say.
6 morning habits quietly damaging your liver
Sipping tea on waking, skipping breakfast, or scrolling social media in bed are common morning habits that seem completely harmless on the surface.
Hamza Chowdhury's jersey sells nearly 5,000 in 18 months
One of the biggest indicators of a star player's popularity is how many jerseys carrying their name sell, and Hamza's numbers tell that story well.