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.
Obama, Duterte exchange 'pleasantries' after spat
President Barack Obama exchanged "pleasantries" with his Philippines counterpart on Wednesday following an ugly outburst earlier this week that led to a cancellation of formal talks between the two leaders.
Russian fighter jet makes 'unsafe' intercept of US aircraft
A Russian fighter jet made an "unsafe close-range intercept" of a US aircraft over the Black Sea Wednesday, coming within 10 feet of the American plane.
How Hillary Clinton could win
Hillary Clinton has advantages heading into the final stretch of the campaign that any presidential candidate would envy: a fleet of popular surrogates, a mountain of cash and an opponent who is often sidetracked by self-inflicted wounds.
Administration confirms two more payments to Iran, totaling $1.3 billion
The Obama administration made two additional cash payments totaling $1.3 billion, after delivering $400 million to Iran by plane in January, to resolve a failed arms deal, administration officials told lawmakers Tuesday.
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.
