Dhaka – Bangladesh, being one of the State Parties to the Rome Statute, has responded to the request of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Rohingya issue as Bangladesh is seeking a “sustainable solution” to the crisis.
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Muhith for 5pc VAT on e-commerce
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Thursday suggested to impose VAT on e-commerce business as the platform rising popularity day by day.
DCCI president baffled by selective reduction in corporate tax
President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) AbulKasem Khan has proposed the government to reconsider slashing corporate tax in all categories at least 2.5%.
Singer Asif lands in jail on the charge of piracy
Dhaka, June 6 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka Wednesday sent singer Asif Akbar to the jail rejecting remand plea of the prosecution and his bail petition in a case lodged by lyricist and composer ShafiqTuhin on…
37 BCS exam results likely before Eid
Dhaka, June 6 – The final results of 37th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) recruitment examinations is likely to be published before Eid-ul-Fitr, Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) sources said.
UN HR seeks end to killing of suspected drug offenders
Dhaka – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Wednesday urged the authorities in Bangladesh to ensure that serious human rights violations like alleged extrajudicial killings are immediately halted and perpetrators brought to justice.
Stocks maintain uptrend on higher transactions
Stocks maintained upward trend on Wednesday as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges were found finishing upward trend with higher transactions of some large-cap securities.
Ganajagaran Manch leader Imran held from Dhaka’s Shahbag
Members of Rapid Action Battillion(Rab) on Wednesday afternoon detained Ganajagaran Mancha spokesperson Imran H Sarkar from Shahbagh area.
Three killed in Bangladesh’s Tangail as two trucks collide
Tangail, June 6 – Three people were killed and another was injured in a head-on collision between two trucks on Bangabandhu Bridge link road at Saratoil in Kalihati Upazila on Wednesday.
Secluded resort chosen for Trump-Kim summit in Singapore
Washington, Jun 6 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet at a luxury resort on Sentosa Island for nuclear talks next week in Singapore, the White House said Tuesday.
Land pooling for sustainable expansion of Bhutan’s capital city
Bhutan’s capital city of Thimphu is growing fast, and like many cities in Asia, its development has outpaced urban planning. Buildings were constructed before the roads, utilities, and public spaces needed to serve them.
BD man convicted of sexually assaulting boy in Singapore
Singapore: A former crane operator from Bangladesh was on Tuesday (Jun 5) convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy in a toilet at Toa Payoh Swimming Complex.
Contempt rule against 8 officials including 4 secretaries
Dhaka, June 5 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday (Tuesday) issued contempt of court rule against eight government high officials including four secretaries for not complying with its directives over extending the service period of a freedom…
Four ‘drug traders’ killed in ‘gunfights’
Dhaka – Four suspected drug traders were killed in reported gunfights in Mymensingh, Bogura and Rangpur districts early Tuesday as the countrywide anti-narcotics drive continues.
Khaleda seeks HC bail in another Cumilla case
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday filed a bail petition with the High Court in a case filed under Special Power Act over the arson attack in Cumilla on Feb 3, 2015.
Masihuzzaman Serniabat made BAF chief
Air Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat will take over the command of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) from June 12 next, said a release from the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate on Tuesday.
Narail court denies Khaleda’s bail plea
A court here on Tuesday denied bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case filed over her ‘derogatory remarks’ about freedom fighters.
Bangladesh urged to submit Rohingya docs to ICC
Speakers at a seminar in the city on Monday urged the government to submit its observations and documents relating to Rohingyas forced out from Myanmar to the International Criminal Court (ICC) within the given timeframe and assist ICC in building…
Guatemala volcano eruption death toll 25
El Rodeo, Jun 4 (AP/UNB) -Authorities in Guatemala say 18 more people have been confirmed killed by a volcanic eruption, raising the death toll to 25.
BNP committees for Dhaka North City Unit
Dhaka, Jun 4 – BNP Dhaka North city unit announced full-fledged committees of its all thanas and ward units on Sunday night. Dhaka North city unit BNP President Abdul Quayum and General Secretary Ahsanullah Hasan approved the committees, said a…
Another warrant issued for Giasuddin Q Chy’s arrest
A court here on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against BNP leader Giasuddin Quader Chowdhury, also younger brother of executed war criminal Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, in a defamation case filed for making offensive remarks against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Interest on savings certificates likely to remain unchanged in FY19
The interest rate of the various savings certificates is likely to remain unchanged in the upcoming budget for financial year 2018-19 (FY19).
Giasuddin Quader Chy gets HC bail
The High Court on Sunday granted bail for three months to BNP leader Giasuddin Quader Chowdhury, also younger brother of executed war criminal Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, in two separate cases.
PM Hasina to join G7 Summit outreach session Jun 9
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that his country will welcome several world leaders, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to the G7 Summit to take part in a special outreach session.
Fakhrul off to Bangkok for medical treatment
Dhaka – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday went to Bangkok for medical treatment.
Two killed as CNG 3-wheeler explodes in Noakhali
Dhaka, June 3 – Two people were killed and another injured as a cylinder of a CNG-run auto-rickshaw exploded after the vehicle crashed into a tree on Sonapur-Char Alexander road in Companir Hat area of Sadar Upazila of Noakhali on…
Make youths aware of drug abuse: Experts
Speakers at a seminar here on Saturday stressed the need for raising awareness among the new generation, especially those of underprivileged section of society, to prevent drug abuse.
Drug addict’ commits suicide in police station in Noakhali
An alleged drug addict committed suicide by hanging himself while in custody at Sonaimuri Police Station in the district on Saturday.
PM hosts iftar for family members, relatives
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday hosted an iftar mahfil for her family members and relatives at her official residence Ganobhaban.
Decision to sign MoU first, must before Rohingya repatriation: UN
The decision to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between United Nations agencies and Myanmar is being seen as a first and necessary step since the “conditions are not yet conducive” for return of Rohingyas, says the United Nations.