Fake currency gangs on the prowl ahead of Eid
Like in previous years, gangs producing fake currency notes have become active in the country ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, especially targeting the sacrificial animal markets.
Zia’s Swadhinata Padak removed from National Museum
The cabinet division on Wednesday removed the Swadhinata Padak of late president Ziaur Rahman, also the founder of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, from the National Museum.
President for strong supervision of university students
President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday asked the authorities of the country’s universities for strong supervision of their students so that they can keep pace with the progress in science and knowledge of the contemporary world.
Muhith suggests mandatory tax on everyone’s income
Finance minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith on Wednesday suggested introducing compulsory minimum income tax on every citizen having income.
Kuwait reintroduces ban on recruiting Bangladeshi workers
The interior ministry of Kuwait reintroduced a ban on recruitment of workers from Bangladesh after months from reopening it under certain controls, including that the employer must own a house, reports Kuwait Times.
SC stays HC order declaring 15pc tax on pvt universities illegal
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed for two months the High Court order that declared illegal the government’s two gazettes imposing 15 per cent tax on private universities, private medical, dental and engineering colleges.
AL likely to extend committees
The Awami League is likely to increase its central committee and others committees by 10 per cent at its central council session scheduled for October in the capital.
Shafik Rehman freed on bail, hospitalised
Senior journalist Shafik Rehman was admitted to BIRDEM Hospital in the capital after his release on bail from Kashimpur Central Jail in Gazipur on Tuesday.
NSCs net in Tk 3,498cr more in July
People continued to invest heavily in national savings certificates and bonds in the first month of the new fiscal year with net investment rising by 77.01 per cent in July compared with the figures of the same month of the last fiscal year because of low bank rates.
Erosion takes serious turn at Daulatdia
The Padma River, which has been receding for the last few days due to a drop in water level in the Ganges, is now causing severe erosion on the bank of the river, washing away houses and infrastructure.
