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VAT imposes on foreign TV channels, Facebook, YouTube July 1

Shawdesh Desk: 15 percent VAT is going to be imposed on satellite channels and tech companies offering digital services without an office in the country from next fiscal. The instruction

The Cruel Birth of Bangladesh

Adan Islam: we victory of a Flag: The war (মুক্তিযুদ্ধ Muktijuddho), also known as the Bangladesh War of Independence began after the Pakistani military junta based in West Pakistan launched

51% increase in unnecessary C-sections in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is facing a massive boom in the number of medically unnecessary Caesarean section, commonly known as C-sections — between 2016 and 2018 the number of operations increased by 51

Mahi’s New Obotar

Mahiya Mahi will be starring in a new movie, Obotar which is to be released on July 19, 2019. Her last movie, Ondhokar Jogot, was released five months ago. The

Pak v NZ: Toss delayed due to rain

[Update]: Toss to be held at 11:00 am local time (4:00 pm Bangladesh time) and the match will be started at 11:30 am local time (4:30 pm Bangladesh time). However

Reducing inequality by way of budgetary measures

GROWING inequality has been typical of the Bangladesh economy. In its progress report on the Sustained Development Goals, made public in December 2018, the government expressed concern about rising inequality

Delay in Rohingya repatriation to hamper security, stability: PM

Sahwdesh DesK: Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday in parliament said a delay in repatriation of Rohingyas might hamper security and stability of Bangladesh. Responding to a question of Awami

Court acquits ex-HK leader from corruption case

Shawdesh Desk: Former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang saw his misconduct conviction quashed by the city’s top court on Wednesday, the final twist to one of the financial hub’s most