NBR plans online access to ECR, POS to prevent VAT evasion
The tax authority has decided to establish online network between electronic cash registers or similar devices and its server to prevent value-added tax evasion by traders by altering the sales records.
SUJAN’S DEATH : DU students take to streets
Dhaka University students blocked Shahbagh intersection for two hours and a half on Monday afternoon, demanding fair trial in the killing of Sujan Mridha, a student of the university’s marketing department.
PROTEST AT COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT IN BANSHKHALI : 4 villagers killed in firing
At least four villagers were shot dead and 20 others, including 11 policemen, injured on Monday in a clash between the lawmen and villagers who were demonstrating against a move to construct a coal-fired power plant at Banskhali in Chittagong, police and witnesses said.
Tracking ISIS ambitions in Europe -- a threat years in the making
More than two years ago, the man who would export the terror of ISIS to Europe arrived in the Syrian city of Raqqa. His name was Abdelhamid Abaaoud, and he was from the Brussels neighborhood of Molenbeek.
Trump on potential war between Japan and North Korea: 'If they do, they do'
Donald Trump on Saturday reiterated his belief that Japan should arm itself to deter a threat from North Korea rather than have the U.S. military protect the longtime ally against the rogue nuclear nation.
Azerbaijan claims ceasefire in deadly feud; Armenia says violence still going
A long-simmering, violent feud in Eurasia is now on pause -- at least according to one of the dueling countries.
Clinton, Sanders continue to debate about debates
Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton say they're both "confident" that their campaigns will find a workable date for a debate ahead of the New York primary.
Unemployed nurses begin non-stop sit-in today
Unemployed nurses on Sunday alleged that the government initiative to appoint them against vacant posts of ‘senior staff nurse’ through recruitment tests was ‘a clear business.’
Interest rate for SMEs to be single digit: Amu
The government is taking initiatives to lower the interest rate of the small and medium enterprises loan to single digit through banks and other financial institutions under their refinancing scheme, said industries minister Amir Hossain Amu on Sunday.
12,887 students absent on 1st day of HSC exam
Forty-three examinees were expelled for copying and 12,887 remained absent on the first day of Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations that began on Sunday, according to education ministry control room formed to oversee the HSC exam.
