Wednesday | 24 June 2026 | Reg No- 06
Bangladesh Bank is preparing to release newly designed banknotes in response to mounting public pressure and currency circulation issues ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, breaking months of silence over their delayed issuance.Sources within the central bank confirmed that the new notes—featuring both
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated an open inquiry against three individuals who were former assistant private secretary (APS) and personal officer (PO) of two advisers following allegations of corruption, including bribery in transfers and irregular procurement practices.The individuals under
National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman, Md Abdur Rahman Khan, stated on Sunday that NBR will soon introduce a performance-based accountability system for tax officials across the country to strengthen tax governance and reduce reliance on automatic revenue collection.The initiative
The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has introduced a dedicated “Green Channel” to facilitate medical travel for Bangladeshi citizens seeking medical visas to China.The new streamlined process simplifies documentation and prioritizes urgent applications, according to an official notice issued by the
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accelerated the issuance of visas for Bangladeshi nationals following sustained diplomatic engagement between the two countries, officials confirmed Sunday.The development comes ahead of a high-level UAE cabinet delegation’s visit to Bangladesh later this month,
The price of 12-kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder has been reduced by Tk 19—from Tk 1,450 to Tk 1,431 for the month of May.The new pricing was announced on Sunday, by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC), and will
The murder of Journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi was carried out by two individuals, but they have not been identified due to the ambiguity of DNA evidence, according to a report from the investigative task force formed 12
A fire broke out on the top floor of a multi-storey building in Dhaka’s Purana Paltan area on Saturday night, prompting an emergency response from the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD).According to FSCD officials, the blaze started around 8:25
BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is set to return to Bangladesh on Monday from London aboard a special air ambulance sent by the Emir of Qatar, instead of a regular Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight as previously announced.The
Former member of Canada national football team, Shamit Shome, has taken a significant step toward realizing his dream of representing Bangladesh at the international level. On Saturday morning, local time in Toronto, Shome officially submitted his passport application at the
