Author: Desk Report
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced that supermarket customers will no longer have to pay an additional 7.5 percent trade value-added tax (VAT) on their purchases. Previously, this VAT was applied to the total shopping bill and was reflected on receipts issued by superstores. Going forward, customers will only need to pay the maximum retail prices (MRP) listed on products, which already include a 15 percent VAT. Supermarket operators will now be able to claim an input tax credit for the 15 percent VAT applied to consumer goods they sell. As a result, shoppers will no…
A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official confirmed on Saturday that they remain optimistic about Mahmudullah’s participation in the ongoing Champions Trophy, as no tear was detected in his scan. Bangladesh is set to face New Zealand in a crucial match in Rawalpindi on February 24, following their 60-run defeat to India in the opening game. The right-handed batsman injured his right calf muscle during the team’s first practice session and was unable to recover in time to play against India. Mahmudullah, who scored four consecutive fifties in his last four ODIs, has been sidelined due to the…
The United States has extended $29 million in financial assistance to Bangladesh for strengthening its political landscape, sparking discussions. On February 16, the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DGE) in the US announced that the aid, originally intended for Bangladesh through USAID, has been canceled. However, the exact recipients of this financial aid have not been disclosed. In a statement on February 21, during an event with US governors, President Donald Trump addressed the $29 million aid to Bangladesh. He said, “A certain organization in Bangladesh received $29 million to strengthen the political landscape. This organization is unknown…
The students also sent a letter to the Chief Adviser demanding the removal of Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Masud and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Shariful Islam. A section of students of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) locked the main entrance of the Vice-Chancellor’s (VC) residence on Friday night and vowed to continue their movement demanding his resignation. They rejected the decision of the university’s 98th syndicate meeting on Friday night following the “Roktakto Kuet” exhibition. The students also sent a letter to the Chief Adviser demanding the removal of Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Masud and…
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a forecast indicating a potential decrease in daytime temperatures by up to 3°C across the country, while nighttime temperatures may slightly rise. According to the department’s forecast released on Saturday (February 22) at 6 p.m., this weather trend is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. The forecast mentions that some areas in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions may experience temporary gusty winds, rain, and thunderstorms, with scattered hail showers. Additionally, light to moderate fog may form across various parts of the country from late night…
In honor of the brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Bengali language on February 21, 1952, the Chattogram Press Club and Chattogram Metropolitan Union of Journalists’ (CMUJ) leaders laid floral wreaths at the Shaheed Minar. The formal tribute took place at 12:01 am at the newly renovated Central Shaheed Minar in Chattogram, led by the convener of Chattogram Press Club and the district commissioner, Farida Khanam. Also present were Press Club General Secretary Zahidul Karim Kochi, President of the Chattogram Metropolitan Union of Journalists’ (CMUJ) Mohammad Shahnewaz, General Secretary Saleh Noman, along with other prominent journalist leaders…
The people of Chattogram paid deep respects to the language martyrs on the occasion of International Mother Language Day. In the early hours of February 21, a large gathering of people from all walks of life gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar in the port city to honor the heroes. The formal tribute began at 12:01 am on Thursday, February 20, with the placing of wreaths by Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain. This marked the reopening of the Shaheed Minar to the public after four years. Due to renovation work, all official ceremonies had been suspended…
The BNP on Friday paid homage to the 1952 Language Movement martyrs marking Amar Ekushey, the Language Martyrs Day, and the International Mother Language Day. The party central leaders, led by its Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, went to the Central Shaheed Minar in the morning and placed a wreath at its altar. The leaders and activists of the party gathered in front of Balaka Cinema Hall at Nilkhet at 6:30am wearing black badges. Later, they first offered fateha at the graves of Language Movement martyrs at Azimpur Graveyard. Later, they went to the Central…
People from all walks of life are walking barefoot to the Shaheed Minars, holding flowers, and singing the iconic song “Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February, Ami Ki Bhulitey Pari?” in remembrance of the martyrs of the Language Movement. These brave souls sacrificed their lives on 21 February 1952 to secure Bangla as the state language. The day is also observed globally, as UNESCO declared 21 February (Ekushey February) International Mother Language Day on 17 November 1999. President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus led the nation in honoring the language heroes at the Central Shaheed…
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement, marking Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day. He paid homage by placing a wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city at 12:12am on Friday. The chief adviser arrived on the Shaheed Minar premises when the clock struck 12 midnight. He proceeded to the altar of the Central Shaheed Minar at a slow pace while the historic immortal song on Amar Ekushey “Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February . . . Ami Ki Bhulitey Pari?” was being played.…