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22 DCs who served in controversial polls forced into retirement
03:45 PM, 20 Feb 2025 ThursdayTwenty-two Deputy Commissioners who served during controversial elections under the Awami League government have been sent into compulsory retirement, according to Md Mokhlesur Rahman, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration.
Govt reduces VAT on biscuits to 7.5%
02:46 PM, 20 Feb 2025 ThursdayThe government has reduced the recently increased Value Added Tax (VAT) on hand-made and machine-made biscuits from 15 percent to 7.5 percent. A gazette notification signed by Md Abdur Rahman Khan, Chairman of the National Board of Revenue, was issued on Wednesday (February 19).
14 individuals, women’s football team receive Ekushey Padak
02:02 PM, 20 Feb 2025 ThursdayChief Adviser to the interim government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has conferred the prestigious ‘Ekushey Padak 2025’ to 19 distinguished personalities and the Bangladesh Women’s National Football Team in recognition of their exceptional contributions across various fields.
Biman’s Dubai flight makes emergency landing in India
12:47 PM, 20 Feb 2025 ThursdayA Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Dhaka to Dubai with 396 passengers and 12 crew members on board made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport in Maharashtra of India, officials said on Thursday.
SC orders appointment of 1,137 excluded 27th BCS candidates
12:07 PM, 20 Feb 2025 ThursdayThe Supreme Court's Appellate Division has directed the appointment of 1,137 candidates who were excluded due to the cancellation of the oral examination results of the 27th BCS.
New pharaoh tomb unearthed, first in over 100 years
11:25 AM, 20 Feb 2025 ThursdayEgyptologists have discovered the first tomb of a pharaoh since Tutankhamun's was uncovered over a century ago.
2 killed in ‘shootout’ with joint forces in Mohammadpur
10:43 AM, 20 Feb 2025 ThursdayTwo men were killed in a reported shootout with joint forces in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, in the early hours of Thursday. Five individuals were arrested, and arms were recovered. The identities of the deceased could not be immediately determined.
Madrid outclass Man City as PSG power into CL last 16
09:44 AM, 20 Feb 2025 ThursdayReal Madrid swept Manchester City aside to qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their spot in the next round by thrashing French rivals Brest.
Trump labels Zelensky ‘dictator’ in bitter clash
09:02 AM, 20 Feb 2025 ThursdayUS President Donald Trump called Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator" Wednesday, widening a personal rift with major implications for efforts to end the conflict triggered by Russia's invasion three years ago.
New Zealand beat Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener
08:18 AM, 20 Feb 2025 ThursdayNew Zealand rode on brilliant hundreds from Tom Latham and Will Young to beat Pakistan by 60 runs in the Champions Trophy opener on Wednesday, spoiling the country's historic return to hosting global events after three decades.
Italy reaffirms support for Bangladesh's ongoing reforms
09:59 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe Vice Minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, Maria Tripodi, on Wednesday, February 19, reaffirmed firm support of the Italian government for the Bangladesh interim government in its efforts to carry forward the ongoing reform initiatives...
16 lakh deceased voters removed from list
09:41 PM, 19 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe Election Commission has removed over 16 lakh deceased voters from the electoral roll as part of its ongoing update process...