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Nation set to observe ‘National Martyred Army Day’ tomorrow

The nation is set to observe 'National Martyred Army Day' in memory of the army officers who were brutally killed in Pilkhana carnage about 16 years back here. On February 25 and 26, 2009, derailed soldiers of the then BDR (now BGB) killed 57 army officers, including its Director General (DG) Major General Shakil Ahmed at its headquarters in Pilkhana, plunging the entire nation into a state of shock. The interim government issued a circular yesterday declaring February 25 as the 'National Martyred Army D...

Shawon, Mashiur new Chair, Secy of ICMAB DBC

S M Shawon Mahmud FCMA and Mr. Md. Mashiur Rahaman ACMA were elected as the Chairman and Secretary of the Dhaka Branch Council (DBC) of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) for the year 2025. Mr. Zillur Rahman FCMA and Mr. Md. Zasim Uddin FCMA were also elected as the Vice-Chairman and Treasurer in the 1st meeting of the 40th Dhaka Branch Council held on February 18, 2025.

Midnight protest at DU, demands home adviser’s resignation

In a late-night demonstration, a group of Dhaka University (DU) students staged a protest on campus, demanding the immediate resignation of Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, citing a surge in crimes across the country.

The protest began at 1:30 am on Monday on the university campus.

The students issued an ultimatum to the Home Adviser, demanding his resignation by 1 pm on Tuesday.

FSDS think tank debuts with high-profile gathering

A new research-based institution, the Foundation for Strategic and Development Studies (FSDS), was officially launched in the capital on Sunday.

Functioning as a think tank, the institution will research governance, national security, development, and policy formulation processes in Bangladesh. The inauguration ceremony of FSDS took place on Sunday evening in the ballroom of the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel.

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BIDA streamlines customs with AEO status for 10 cos

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) on Sunday granted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status to ten business entities, aiming to facilitate trade by streamlining customs procedures.

Similar to the "Green Channel" system at airports, AEO status enables companies to bypass certain customs checks, expediting the clearance of goods at ports. This is expected to reduce production and export lead times while alleviating congestion at ports.

Yunus, Musk discuss transformative potential of Starlink

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has invited SpaceX Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh and launch the Starlink  within 90 working days.

"Chief Adviser invites Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh and launch Starlink within 90 working days," Professor Muhammad Yunus stated in a post on X.

Professor Yunus extended the invitation in a letter to Musk on 19 ...

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