Dhaka welcomes US senate move to probe Hillary-Yunus link
The government has welcomed the move of the United States senate committee on the judiciary to look into then secretary of state Hillary Clinton’s alleged hands in the interference in an ‘independent investigation’ against Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh.
Withdrawal of excise duty on bank balance demanded
Economists and businesspeople on Saturday criticised the proposed increase in excise duty on bank balance and demanded withdrawal of the duty to give relief to the small bank account holders and encourage financial inclusion in the country.
Conduct polls on parties’ opinions, not govt wishes
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday urged the Election Commission to conduct the next general election on the basis of opinions expressed by various political parties during dialogues with them and not to implement the government’s wishes.
Capital’s footbridges, underpasses underused
Pedestrian bridges and underpasses in the capital are underused as jaywalking continues to be popular for which a possible reason could be sidewalks remain under unauthorized occupation.
Customs may confiscate 540kg gold of Apan Jewellers today
Customs intelligence is likely to confiscate 13.5 mound (540 kg) gold of Apan Jewellers for failure to furnish legal documents of the precious metal.
First on CNN: Sources: Congress investigating another possible Sessions-Kislyak meeting
Congressional investigators are examining whether Attorney General Jeff Sessions had an additional private meeting with Russia's ambassador during the presidential campaign, according to Republican and Democratic Hill sources and intelligence officials briefed on the investigation.
'Never seen anything like this': Inside Indonesia's LGBT crackdown
In less than 18 months, being gay in Indonesia has gone from widely tolerated to just plain dangerous.
Tiger Woods dashcam video: Golfer stumbles, appears confused
Dashcam video showing Tiger Woods' Memorial Day encounter with police was made available to the media Wednesday, shedding more light on the golfer's arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Trump expected to withdraw from Paris climate agreement
President Donald Trump is expected to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, two senior US officials familiar with his plans told CNN Wednesday, a major break from international partners that would isolate the United States in global efforts to curb global warming.
National budget today
The national budget of Tk 400,266 crore for financial year 2017-18 is set to be proposed in parliament today seeking the complete implementation of the 2012 law on Value Added Tax with a flat rate of VAT amid growing capital flight and poor private sector investment.
