May 6, 2024

Two killed in Habiganj lightning strikes

Two people were killed, including a woman, by lightning strikes in Bahubal and Chunarughat upazilas of the district during the last 24 hours.

The deceased were identified as Danish Mia, 45, son of Rahim Uddin, resident of Satpariya village of Bahuba…

Mother, son charred to death in fire

A mother and son were charred to death in a fire at Beteni of Siddhicharan Municipality-10.

Punya Maya Dhamala, 55, and her son Kanchan Dhamala, 15, died on the spot while trying to douse a fire that broke out at Haribole Basaha community forest thi…

Ali seeks ADB’s increased support to meet present challenges

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has sought the Asian Development Bank’s increased support to meet its present challenges catapulted by prolonged conflicts, rising geopolitical tensions and frequent raids of extreme weather events.

Ali made …

Change in tax net will be transparent: Minister Pun

Kathmandu: Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun said tax rate determination would be made justifiable in the coming days.

At an economic debate organized on the occasion of the 8th anniversary of lokantar.com here today, Minister Pun pledged to change the…

Information Commission Bangladesh disposes of four complaints

The Information Commission Bangladesh today disposed of fourcomplaints through hearing under the Right to Information RTI Act.

Chief Information Commissioner Abdul Malek PhD and Information Commissioners Shahidul Alam Jhinuk and Masuda Bhatti held t…

Ex-Minister lauds government’s efforts for economic prosperity

Kathmandu: Former Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel lauded the government’s efforts for economic prosperity by enabling stable political environment.

At an economic discussion hosted by lokantar.com today on the occasion of its 8th anniversary, CPN (UML…

Quader warns AL men not to breach party discipline

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said actions will be taken against those who will breach party discipline.

“The leaders who are assigned by the party (Awami League) will continue to tr…