The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has decided to extend the deadline by two more days until December 2 for filing income tax returns for individual taxpayers.
Day: November 26, 2018
Eight ‘militants’ indicted in Holey Artisan café attack case
The trial in the sensational Holey Artisan café attack case is set to begin on December 3 as a tribunal here on Monday framed charges against eight ‘militants’ in the case.
Parliamentary Polls: EU election experts due Tuesday
A two-member election expert mission representing the European Union (EU) arrives here on Tuesday to monitor the situations before and after the national election scheduled to be held on December 30.
Dr Kamal seeks qualitative change in state craft
Underlining the importance of a participatory democracy, Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday said there should be a qualitative change in how the state will be run.
EVMs for Dhaka-6, 13, Ctg-9, Rangpur-3, Khulna-2, Satkhira-2
Electronic voting machines will be used in Dhaka-6 and 13, Chattogram-9, Rangpur-3, Khulna-2 and Satkhira-2 constituencies in the forthcoming general election as picked by the Election Commission.
Premier Basketball: Gregarious beat Dhumketu Club by 87-66 points
Dhaka-The Gregarious Club earned a facile 87-66 point victory over Dhumketu Club in the UniMed and UniHealth Metropolis Premier Division Basketball League at Dhanmondi Wooden floor gymnasium here on Monday. The winners led the first half by 51-22 points.Mithun caged…
Mithun hopes to play better cricket at Mirpur, if selected
Dhaka -Top-order batsman Mohammad Mithun on Monday insisted that Bangladesh need to play their best cricket to register a positive result at the Test against West Indies at Sher-e-Bangla National Crocket Stadium, beginning on November 30.
I-Cup Football: Saif SC to play Team BJMC in opener Saturday
Dhaka – Saif Sporting Club will play Team BJMC in the opening match of the 13-team Independence Cup Football Tournament beginning on Saturday (December 1) at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here.
Shakib’s willpower impresses Rhodes
Dhaka – Bangladesh Test captain Shakib Al Hasan’s determination to take the field, though he was not fully prepared following an injury, for the first Test against the West Indies impressed his coach Steve Rhodes.
Magician and actor Ricky Jay, of ‘Boogie Nights,’ dies at 72
Ricky Jay, a magician, historian of oddball entertainers and actor who appeared in “Boogie Nights” and other films, has died. He was 72.
145 pilot whales die in stranding on New Zealand beach
All of the 145 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a remote New Zealand beach have died.However, conservation workers are hoping to save some of the eight pygmy killer whales that remained stranded Monday at the other end of the…
BNP demands CEC’s removal over his nephew’s nomination
BNP on Monday alleged that Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda has lost the moral ground to stay in office after Awami League nominated his nephew as its candidate for Patuakhali-3 seat.
Prevent violence during polls, CEC tells magistrates
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Monday urged the executive magistrates to remain alert so that no violence, murder or bloodshed can take place centering the forthcoming election.
Writ challenges recruitment of Bd CEC, 4 commissioners
A writ has been filed with High Court challenging the legality of the recruitment of the Chief Election Commissioners and four commissioners.
Separated Bhutanese twins leave Australia hospital
“Cheeky” Bhutanese conjoined twins who were successfully separated after a marathon operation in Australia left hospital today.
Two Bengals pay tribute to Ayub Bachchu in Kolkata
Entertainment Desk Musicians and bands from both West Bengal and Bangladesh paid homage to legendary Bangladeshi rockstar Ayub Bachchu at Patuli Lokosanskriti Mela Ground in Kolkata, West Bengal, on Saturday.
‘Dohon’ trailer gets one million views
Entertainment Desk “Dohon,” the much talked about film produced by Jaaz Multimedia, has made a new record since the production house released a thriller trailer on YouTube earlier this week.
Two-day Rabindra festival begins in city Nov 27
Culture Desk A two-day “Rabindra Utshab” (Rabindra Festival) will begin at the National Museum in the city on November 27 (Tuesday).
8 suspected JMB members held in Dhaka City
Dhaka, Nov 26 – Members of Rapid Action Battalion in separate drives arrested eight suspected members of Radical Youth Group of banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Mohammadpur, Kalabaghan 8 suspected, militant JMB. members held, in Dhaka Cityand…
BNP leader Rafiqul Islam’s sentence challenged in HC
Dhaka, Nov 26 – BNP standing committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah filed an appeal on Monday against a lower court order that sentenced him to three years imprisonment in a graft case.
ইউক্রেনের জাহাজ জব্দ করলো রাশিয়া, উত্তেজনা চরমে
ক্রাইমিয়ার উপদ্বীপে রাশিয়া ইউক্রেনের নৌবাহিনীর তিনটি জাহাজ জব্দ করেছে । এর ফলে দুই দেশের মধ্যে উত্তেজনা চরম আকার নিয়েছে। বেশ কয়েকজন ইউক্রেনীয় কর্মকর্তা আহত হয়েছেন। দুটো দেশই একে-অন্যকে পাল্টাপাল্টি দোষারোপ করেছে । ইউক্রেনের প্রেসিডেন্ট পেদ্রো পোরোশেংকো বলেছেন, এর প্রতিক্রিয়ায় তিনি…
Anger in Ukraine over capture of three naval vessels by Russia
Ukraine’s parliament is to decide whether to bring in martial law as anger over the capture of three of its naval vessels by Russia spilled into the streets overnight. Protesters gathered outside the Russian embassy in Ukraine’s capital Kiev after…
3 Bd students killed in Chittagong at truck hits motorbike
Chattogram, Nov 25 – Three madrasa students on a motorcycle were killed in a head-on collision with an oil-laden truck on Chattogram-Khagrachhari highway in Fatikchhari Upazila on Sunday night. The deceased were identified as Md Arif, 16, Masud, 15, and…
BNP leader held as Minister’s ‘distorted’ photos on Facebook
Faridpur, Nov 25 – Police arrested a BNP leader over an allegation of posting distorting photos of different ministers on social media site Facebook.
Police still on ‘arrest business’, opposition BNP tells EC
Dhaka, Nov 25 – The BNP on Sunday raised a complaint with Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda that police are still arresting their leaders and activists across the country ahead of the 11th parliamentary elections.
Set up polling stations at neutral places: EC tells admin
Dhaka, Nov 25 – The Election Commission (EC) has asked the returning officers not to set up any polling station in a place which is under the grip of any particular candidate in the parliamentary elections slated for December 30.
‘Funding Mechanism for Entrepreneurs’ workshop held in Dhaka
Dhaka, Nov 25 – A Workshop for startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs on fundraising techniques titled ‘Funding Mechanism for Entrepreneurs’ was held in Dhaka on Sunday.