October 17, 2025

NBR Achieves Record Revenue Collection in First Quarter of FY26

Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reported an unprecedented revenue collection for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025-2026 (FY26), spanning July to September. The total revenue amassed during this period reached Taka 90,825 crore, …

CCC Mayor Calls to End Plastic Use to Curb Waterlogging

Chattogram: Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain today urged residents to eliminate the use of polythene and plastic to permanently resolve the city’s recurring waterlogging problem. “People are now receiving medical treatment and da…

Tarique Rahman Stands by July Martyr Dr Sojib’s Ailing Mother

Dhaka: On behalf of BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, life-saving medical equipment was provided today to the ailing mother of Dr Sojib, who was martyred in Dhaka during the July-August Mass Uprising. The equipment was handed over to Dr Sojib’s fa…

DB Arrests Four and Recovers 190 Bhori Stolen Gold in Major Heist

Dhaka: The Detective Branch (DB) of Police has successfully arrested four individuals and recovered approximately 190 bhori of gold ornaments and 93.5 grams of silver following a significant heist at a jewellery shop in Fortune Shopping Mall, located …

Young Chess Players Shine Against Russian GM

Dhaka: Russian Chess Grandmaster (GM) Petr Kiriakov participated in a simultaneous chess exhibition with under-14 boys and girls held at the Bangladesh Chess Federation’s sports room here today (Friday). A total of 26 young chess players under-14 took…