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PV Desk Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain has said that prospective Hajj pilgrims could expect a more affordable and comfortable package, with the highest quality of service provided. Talking to UNB, Khalid Hossain, also a distinguished Islamic scholar, said the 2025 Hajj package, set to be unveiled on October 30, would offer special discounts to make the pilgrimage more accessible. Khalid Hossain discussed the government’s plans to make the pilgrimage more cost-effective, highlighting recent discussions aimed at reducing travel and accommodation expenses. “On October 22, we held a productive meeting with representatives from Biman, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh…

PV Desk In an interview with the Financial Times, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan Mansur accused powerful business tycoons of siphoning $17 billion out of the banking sector during the Sheikh Hasina regime. He alleged that members of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), the country’s military intelligence agency, facilitated the takeover of major banks, which led to the systematic transfer of funds out of Bangladesh. According to Mansur, around Tk 2 lakh crore or $16.7 billion was extracted through methods such as loans to new shareholders and inflated import invoices, reports Financial Times. This was the biggest robbing of…

PV Desk Chittagong Medical College(CMC) authorities have taken action against 86 students for breaching discipline. Among them, 75 were leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League that has been banned. Allegations have been brought against them for occupying rooms illegally, breaching the rule, for being involved in criminal activities, and destroying the educational atmosphere of the medical college. The 75 leaders and activists of BCL, including 14 interns, were expelled for different periods of time. Prof Jashim Uddin, Principal of the Chittagong Medical College, said the action was taken following the recommendation of the investigation committee.

PV Desk Encouraging people to submit e-return and pay income tax online, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday said tax paid by the people is the main driver of the country’s economy. “I wish, your experiences of submitting income tax return become smooth and hassle-free from now on,” he said in a message. The chief adviser also urged all to show their relatives, neighbours and friends how they too can submit their income tax online. Acknowledging that people face various hassles to pay taxes, he urged everyone to submit their e-return and pay income tax online, according to the…

PV Desk Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus asked advisers to fast track the construction of the museum for the July-August mass uprising at the Gonobhaban. The Chief Adviser gave the instructions when he visited the Dhaka palace where ousted dictator Sheikh Hasina lived during the past 15 years, which became a symbol of repression and her brutal rule. “The museum should preserve the memories of her misrule and the anger people expressed when they ousted her from power,” Prof Yunus said as he inspected the ruins. Hundreds of thousands of protesters stormed the Gonobhaban on August 5, moments after Hasina…

PV Desk Acknowledging the broader support and popularity of the interim government, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Michael Miller has said there has to be democratic elections at the end of the process, leading to a new parliament and a government with people’s mandate staying mindful of the “rule of law and respect” for fundamental rights. “For us, these are principles that are at the core of the relationship between the European Union and Bangladesh,” the Head of the EU Delegation told UNB in his first interview after his arrival in Dhaka, noting that the ambition is…

PV Desk  Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a fugitive convict, who was sentenced to 10 years jail term, from city’s Oxyzen Crossing area on Friday evening after nine years. Shariful Alam, senior assistant director of the RAB, said the arrested Nur Nobi, son of Fazal Ahmed, hailed from Dholoi village under Hathazari upazila of the district was convicted over a drug case in Ashulia Thana before nine years. The accused [Nur Nobi] left the area and went into hiding after filling the case. He has been convicted by the court in his absentia in the case filed with…