CA asks authorities concerned to probe into Mirpur fire incident
CA asks authorities concerned to probe into Mirpur fire incident
CA joins Brazilian President, FAO DG to inaugurate Global Alliance Office in Rome
CA joins Brazilian President, FAO DG to inaugurate Global Alliance Office in Rome
ACC's operation finds evidence of irregularities in health, RAJUK, food warehouses
ACC's operation finds evidence of irregularities in health, RAJUK, food warehouses
Raise voice against setting up illegal chemical warehouses: FSCD DG
Raise voice against setting up illegal chemical warehouses: FSCD DG
Tarique Rahman mourns Mirpur RMG factory tragedy
Tarique Rahman mourns Mirpur RMG factory tragedy
E-learning schools to be launched in CHT by Dec: Supradip 
E-learning schools to be launched in CHT by Dec: Supradip 
CID now a modern technology-based organization: Sibgat Ullah
BNP visits Mirpur fire site, demands prompt measures to stop recurrence
BNP visits Mirpur fire site, demands prompt measures to stop recurrence
DHAKA, Oct 15, 2025 (BSS) - A delegation of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed visited the site of the devastating fire at a RMG factory and chemical warehouse at Sialbari in Mirpur. The BNP delegation visited the place on Tuesday night, hours after the fire erupted, which has so far claimed 16 lives. After inspecting the fire site, Rizvi demanded immediate action against those responsible for negligence that led to such a tragic incident.   The Senior BNP leader also demanded prompt measures to stop recurrence of such fire incidents.     Dhaka North City BNP convener and former national footballer Aminul Haque and leaders of BNP and its affiliated organizations were present at the time.
Voting begins in CUCSU polls
Voting begins in CUCSU polls
NCP urges govt to meet MPO teachers' demands for higher allowances
NCP urges govt to meet MPO teachers' demands for higher allowances
Process to receive bail bonds online begins tomorrow: Asif Nazrul
Process to receive bail bonds online begins tomorrow: Asif Nazrul
"Three-Zero World" is only way to save world, CA tells world leaders 
July National Charter signing ceremony rescheduled for Oct 17
July National Charter signing ceremony rescheduled for Oct 17
Advisers need no 'safe exit': Asif Nazrul
Advisers need no 'safe exit': Asif Nazrul
NBR expands customs, VAT administration to widen tax net 
NBR expands customs, VAT administration to widen tax net 
DHAKA, Oct 15, 2025 (BSS) - In a major administrative reform aimed at widening the tax net and boosting revenue collection, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has expanded and reorganized its Customs and VAT wings, creating 12 new commission rates, customs houses, and specialized units. According to a government order issued by the Internal Resources Division (IRD) yesterday, the reform initiative involves both restructuring and manpower expansion. A total of 3,597 new positions have been created-373 cadre posts and 3,224 non-cadre posts-across existing and newly established commission rates, customs houses, and specialized units, said a NBR press release today. The NBR said the move seeks to enhance revenue mobilization, promote economic self-reliance, improve service quality, and create a more business-friendly environment through a more dynamic and efficient indirect tax system. The reform and expansion plan, proposed by the NBR, received necessary administrative approvals from the Ministry of Public Administration, Finance Division, and the Cabinet Division before the final order was issued by the IRD. Under the new structure, a total of five new VAT commission rates, four new customs houses, and three specialized offices will be established in three phases. In addition to setting up these 12 new units, the government order also provides for the expansion of existing commission rates, customs houses, and specialized wings. It includes arrangements for customs operations at Dhaka Airport's third terminal as well as the decentralization and expansion of customs and VAT intelligence activities. The NBR expects that the administrative reform, reorganization, and expansion of the Customs and VAT wings will significantly strengthen institutional capacity in indirect tax collection, increase the tax-to-GDP ratio, encourage investment through trade facilitation, and accelerate the country's overall economic growth.
French telecoms join forces to break up embattled SFR
French telecoms join forces to break up embattled SFR
'Bitcoin Jesus' to pay $50 mn to resolve US tax case
'Bitcoin Jesus' to pay $50 mn to resolve US tax case
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ACC's operation finds evidence of irregularities in health, RAJUK, food warehouses
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French telecoms join forces to break up embattled SFR
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Inter-school debate competition begins in Khulna
Inter-school debate competition begins in Khulna
BAU trains 22 participants on climate-resilient agriculture
BAU trains 22 participants on climate-resilient agriculture
10 teachers, 156 students get 'DU Arts Faculty Dean's Award'
10 teachers, 156 students get 'DU Arts Faculty Dean's Award'
BTEB extends admission deadline for 2 courses until Oct 30
BTEB extends admission deadline for 2 courses until Oct 30
‘Weight and measurement issues a global challenge’
‘Weight and measurement issues a global challenge’
CHATTOGRAM, Oct 14, 2025 (BSS) - Chattogram Divisional Commissioner Dr. Md. Ziauddin today said that problems related to weights and measurements are not unique to Bangladesh but are a global challenge that affects business, health, and the environment. He made the remarks while addressing a discussion meeting as the chief guest, organized by the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) at its Chattogram Divisional Office on the occasion of World Standards Day. This year's theme for World Standards Day was "Standards for building a sustainable and developed world through coordinated efforts." Dr. Ziauddin stressed the importance of maintaining uniformity in the use of the metric system across the country to prevent confusion and fraud in trade. "Honest businesses face difficulties when others resort to non-standard practices for unfair gain," he said. He lauded BSTI's vital role in promoting fair trade practices and resolving many issues related to weights and measurements.  However, he noted that BSTI alone cannot address all challenges, calling for collective awareness and responsibility from citizens. "Each person must ensure they neither shortchange others nor accept incorrect quantities of goods," he added. Engineer Md. Golam Rabbani, Head and Deputy Director of BSTI Chattogram Office, presided over the event. Dr. Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayem, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Chattogram University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), presented the keynote paper. Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md. Sharif Uddin and Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) General Secretary Kazi Iqbal Bahar Chhaberi also spoke as special guests.
RMP imposes ban centering RUCSU election
RMP imposes ban centering RUCSU election
Youth held with TK 20cr counterfeit notes in Ctg
Youth held with TK 20cr counterfeit notes in Ctg
Report against Hasina, 16 others in Meghna-Gomti Bridge toll scam case on March 12
Report against Hasina, 16 others in Meghna-Gomti Bridge toll scam case on March 12
Travel ban imposed on ex-member of Pirojpur Zila Parishad
Travel ban imposed on ex-member of Pirojpur Zila Parishad
15 get life term in Habiganj murder case
15 get life term in Habiganj murder case
Probe report in Fazle Karim's crimes against humanity case Nov 12
Probe report in Fazle Karim's crimes against humanity case Nov 12
Israel to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing Wednesday: Israeli public broadcaster
Israel to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing Wednesday: Israeli public broadcaster
JERUSALEM, Oct 15, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Israel will allow Gaza's key Rafah crossing to reopen on Wednesday for humanitarian aid to reach the Palestinian territory, Israeli public broadcaster KAN said. "Six hundred trucks of humanitarian aid will be dispatched (Wednesday) to the Gaza Strip by the UN, approved international organisations, the private sector and donor countries," KAN said on its website without citing sources. The Israeli public broadcaster said the reopening of the southern Rafah crossing, decided by the "political echelon", follows Hamas handing over the remains of four more hostages late Tuesday, under the ceasefire deal for the Palestinian territory.  
Trump says FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games
Trump says FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games
Wright's two goals lift USA over Australia 2-1
Wright's two goals lift USA over Australia 2-1
Mac Allister and Martinez braces power Argentina over Puerto Rico
Mac Allister and Martinez braces power Argentina over Puerto Rico
Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth
Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth
South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal qualify for 2026 World Cup
South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal qualify for 2026 World Cup
Son tells South Korea to ignore reputations at World Cup
Son tells South Korea to ignore reputations at World Cup
Japan's first win over Brazil decades in the making, says coach
Japan's first win over Brazil decades in the making, says coach

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BanglaFact detects distorted comments of Mirza Fakhrul
BanglaFact detects distorted comments of Mirza Fakhrul
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Indian video misrepresented as Bangladesh incident: BanglaFact 
‘India Today’ report on Khagrachari incident is completely baseless: BanglaFact
‘India Today’ report on Khagrachari incident is completely baseless: BanglaFact
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Myanmar's footage being used to mislead people in Khagrachari: Rumor Scanner 
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'Kill Me Like a Dog' wins 8th EWIP Hamburg 2025 Award 
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Stars pay tribute to Diane Keaton
UK former singer Ian Watkins dies after prison attack
UK former singer Ian Watkins dies after prison attack
16 foreign tourists visit Sundarbans 
16 foreign tourists visit Sundarbans 
Health officials report 5 deaths, 841 fresh cases of dengue inflection overnight
Health officials report 5 deaths, 841 fresh cases of dengue inflection overnight
Australia doctors warn of 'excessive' medical weed prescriptions
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Guava farming brings success for Emon in Khulna
Guava farming brings success for Emon in Khulna
Nazmul becomes successful with ‘Red Lady Papaya’ cultivation
Training on climate-resilient agriculture begins at BAU
In minutes, Mexico's rains swept away homes and people
In minutes, Mexico's rains swept away homes and people
US threatens to sanction nations that back shipping carbon tax
Khulna youth raise their voice on climate through flash mob