We are witnessing a direct genocide in Gaza: Dr. Yunus at the UN
Bangladesh agrees with the UN Human Rights Commission’s conclusion that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has said.He made the remarks in Bengali during his speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday (September 26) at around 9:30 p.m.
September 26, 2025
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Money vanishes from 54 Standard Chartered Bank accounts
A fraud ring has siphoned money from the credit cards of Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) customers in Bangladesh using a sophisticated scheme. Victims reported that even without making any transactions, sums of Tk 50,000 at a time were suddenly transferred from their cards to bKash and Nagad accounts, from where the money was quickly withdrawn by the perpetrators.
September 25, 2025
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People pay taxes, but they do not receive the services they are entitled to - Salehuddin Ahmed
Economic advisor Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed stated that in Bangladesh, people pay taxes but do not receive proper services. In contrast, in other countries, even if citizens pay higher taxes, they receive quality services from the government. Here, however, people often face harassment, which understandably causes frustration. He made these remarks at a seminar titled “Unveiling Bangladesh’s Bond and Sukuk Market: Revenue Status, Infrastructure Implementation, and Islamic Money Market Development”, organized by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE).
September 23, 2025
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Revenue Collection in July-August: 21% Growth
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced that revenue collection in July-August 2025 has increased by 21%. This information was shared in a press release by NBR on Monday, September 22.
September 23, 2025
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The meeting between the Queen of Belgium and the Chief Advisor.
Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's Interim Government, met with Queen Mathilde of Belgium during his visit to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting took place on Monday (September 22) in New York at the UN headquarters during a break in an event.
September 23, 2025
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Cox’s Bazar Beach Lifeguard Services Face Closure Amid Funding Shortage
The life-saving lifeguard services at Cox’s Bazar beach, run by private organization Sea-Safe Lifeguards, are set to shut down this month due to a severe funding shortage, raising concerns over tourist safety.
September 22, 2025
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Parents and Two Children Burned Alive in AC Blast While Sleeping
In the capital’s Jatrabari area, Dhalpur, an air conditioner exploded, leaving four members of the same family severely burned. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. yesterday, Friday night.
September 22, 2025
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21 or 22 carat gold: How to tell real from fake
Gold jewelry is especially popular among women. Compared to other metals, gold holds much higher value and appeal for women. For centuries, gold has been used in ornamentation. On one hand, women use it for adornment, while on the other, they often consider the amount of gold jewelry they own as a part of their social status. Some even view buying gold jewelry as a form of investment, while others regard gold as a potential risk.
September 19, 2025
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Eight Varieties of Heavy Minerals Identified in Bangladesh’s Sea Area
More than a decade has passed since Bangladesh resolved its maritime boundary disputes with neighboring countries, yet the country has barely approached its desired goals in exploiting sea resources. There has been little visible achievement in tourism, natural resources, trade, or energy in the Bay of Bengal. The lack of effective plans for resource extraction is compounded by a shortage of skilled personnel needed to develop these maritime assets.