Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday stressed simplifying tax management and collection procedures, making them free from corruption and harassment, and transforming the NBR into a trusted, people-friendly institution so that people feel comfortable paying taxes voluntarily.

Fifteen women drivers and 24 conductors are set to begin operating BRTC’s newly launched women-only “Pink Bus” service today, starting their professional journey on roads in Dhaka and adjoining areas.

A dialogue, organised by Center for Health, Implementation and Policy Sciences (CHIPS), on equitable access to medical oxygen was held at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) yesterday, said a press release.

The nextjobz Career Summit & Job Fest 2026 was held yesterday at the Krishibid Institution in Farmgate, Dhaka, bringing together more than 100 employers, industry experts and thousands of job seekers, said a press release.

Bride’s family says groom’s remarks and behaviour led to wedding being called off; groom blames dispute over dower

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman holds talks in Doha with Qatari counterparts

No projects in wetlands or farmland unless consistent with approved frameworks

New Delhi says invitation to PM Tarique Rahman stands; fuel request under review, Hasina extradition to follow established process

Tafsirul Islam Ananta disappeared after leaving school during recess; police recovered his clothes, shoes and ID card

Team initially suspects that hydrogen sulphide leaked through a cut up section of ballast tank

BAPI, Chevron Bangladesh and Pandughar Group will provide the raincoats for workers in Sylhet, Moulvibazar and Habiganj

Around 1.5 crore yaba pills seized over the past two years, he says

They will report to the ACC headquarters tomorrow and be briefed on pending complaints, inquiries and investigations

BWDB says geobags bags placed at 12 vulnerable points; permanent projects await approval

Insects and birds feast on unpicked fruit as growers blame weak demand and rising transport costs

Commission resumes work after 166-day vacancy, faces backlog of complaints, inquiries and investigations

Analysts say some colleagues’ actions undermining PM’s people-centric approach

The achievements of the Tarique Rahman-led government over the past six months may not be enough, but they are not insignificant either, Prime Minister’s Adviser Nazrul Islam Khan said yesterday.

The Metro Rail Line-1 and -5 could end up costing more than double the original estimate because of the appreciation of the US dollar, inflation, and new taxes, found the government’s independent expert committee.

A high-level secretaries’ committee on implementing the 9th Pay Scale has recommended increasing the basic salaries of government employees in grades one to 20 by up to 100 percent, according to an e-book titled “180 Days of the People’s Government”, published by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to mark the government’s first six months in office.