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The way to hide marriage information in NID is being closed

The Election Commission (EC) has taken a new initiative to stop the opportunity to hide or provide false information regarding marriage and divorce in the National Identity Card (NID). To this end, a plan has been made to introduce an automatic online verification system for marriage and divorce certificates.

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Law Justice

Aslam Chowdhury can participate if elections are held again: Attorney General

BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury will be able to contest in future elections subject to fulfilling the conditions of legal eligibility, said Attorney General Barrister Md. Ruhul Kuddus Kajal. He made this statement in response to journalists' questions at his office on Tuesday (June 30) after the Appellate Division's verdict. Earlier, a four-member Appellate Bench led by the Chief Justice cancelled the candidacy of Aslam Chowdhury, who was unofficially victorious in the 13th National Parliament election in the Chattogram-4 constituency. At the same time, the order not to publish his election results was upheld.

1 month ago 51 views

Economy

Gold and silver prices reduced again

The prices of gold and silver have been reduced again in the country's market. The Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) has set new prices due to a decrease in the price of raw (unrefined) gold and silver in the local market. The new prices will be effective from 10:00 AM on Tuesday (June 30). The decision was taken at a meeting of BAJUS's Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring Committee. Later, the new price information was announced in a notice signed by the committee chairman, Dr. Dewan Aminul Islam Shaheen. According to the new prices, including VAT, the price of 22-carat gold per bhori has been reduced by 3,324 taka to 221,966 taka.

1 month ago 36 views

National

Some media not following court ban on broadcasting Hasina's speech

Despite the court's ban on broadcasting the speeches of convicted accused Sheikh Hasina, some media outlets in the country are not following it, said the Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Advisor Zahed Ur Rahman.

1 month ago 45 views

National

Islamic education must be brought into the mainstream of national development: Education Minister

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has called for integrating Islamic education not just within religious instruction but into the mainstream of national development, morality, and skilled human resource formation.

1 month ago 28 views

Dhaka

HSC Exam: Public Entry Prohibited Within 200 Yards of Centers

To ensure the upcoming HSC and equivalent exams are conducted in a fair, peaceful, and undisturbed environment, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has prohibited the entry of anyone other than examinees and exam-related individuals within 200 yards of all exam centers in Dhaka metropolis.

1 month ago 74 views

Banking Insurance

Wednesday is 'Bank Holiday', banks and stock market transactions will remain closed

Tomorrow, Wednesday (July 1), all scheduled banks in the country will remain closed for customer transactions on the occasion of 'Bank Holiday'. For the same reason, no transactions will take place in the country's two capital markets—Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE).

1 month ago 84 views

National

Prime Minister's Adviser Denied Entry in Delhi, Dhaka to Take Action After Knowing Details

Government sources in Dhaka said this morning that they are investigating the incident involving the Prime Minister's adviser at Delhi airport. After knowing in detail what exactly happened there yesterday, a decision will be made on what steps to take.

2 months ago 36 views

Crime

OC says 'Brother, sit down' after receiving a phone call, before that he said 'Lower your eyes and speak'

National team cricketer Naim Hasan has been subjected to aggressive behavior by the police. While returning home from the airport in Chattogram last night, he was stopped at a checkpoint, later beaten, and taken to the police station. Despite identifying himself, the police did not listen.

2 months ago 84 views

Dhaka

Ad-Din Hospital's license revoked

The Health Department has revoked the license of Ad-Din Hospital located in Mogbazar, Dhaka, following the deaths of six newborns. The decision was communicated in a letter sent to the hospital's executive director and owner, Sheikh Mohiuddin, on Thursday.

2 months ago 106 views

World

The World Cup of the Rich, Like a Luxury Goods Market

On July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, all eyes will be on the World Cup trophy. Who will make the difference, who will be champion—thousands of people will gather on football's biggest stage to find that answer.

2 months ago 54 views

National

Which products and services may increase or decrease in price

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury is presenting the budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the National Parliament.

2 months ago 61 views

Entertainment

Court orders exhumation of Salman Shah's remains

The court has granted permission to exhume the remains of renowned actor Salman Shah (Chowdhury Mohammad Shahriar Imon) in the presence of an Executive Magistrate to uncover the real cause of his murder.

2 months ago 92 views

National

Equal development will also be in opposition areas: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman said the current government believes in balanced development of the country. Therefore, development work will be carried out equally in the areas of opposition MPs as well as ruling party MPs. He also said that if there is constructive criticism, the government will accept it.

2 months ago 37 views

Economy

VAT on ACs and fridges may be reduced to 7.5 percent, how much will the price decrease

In the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on fridges, refrigerators, and air conditioners (ACs) is being halved. Currently, there is a 15 percent VAT on locally produced fridges, refrigerators, and ACs at the manufacturing stage.

2 months ago 69 views

National

Hajj return flights begin

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has started post-Hajj flight operations. On this occasion, returning pilgrims from Saudi Arabia were welcomed with flowers and holy Zamzam water at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

2 months ago 64 views

Politics

Journalists must remain united to protect rights: Mirza Fakhrul

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called upon journalists to remain united to protect their own rights and ensure media freedom.

2 months ago 54 views

National

PM pays floral wreath to Zia on his martyrdom anniversary

On the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid tribute by placing a wreath at his grave.

2 months ago 55 views

World

US Drone Downed in Hormuz: Iran's New Weapon 'Arash-e-Kamangir'

Iran has claimed to have shot down a state-of-the-art US MQ-9 Reaper drone near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. The country's state media claims that the new air defense system 'Arash-e-Kamangir', built entirely with indigenous technology, was used for the first time in this operation.

2 months ago 51 views

National

10 more children die from measles and symptoms

Deaths from measles are not stopping. In the last 24 hours, 10 more children have died from measles and measles symptoms in the country. Among them, eight died with measles symptoms and two from confirmed measles. During this time, 732 new patients were admitted to hospitals with measles and measles symptoms. Among them, 674 had measles symptoms and 58 were confirmed measles patients.

2 months ago 31 views

The way to hide marriage information in NID is being closed

Aslam Chowdhury can participate if elections are held again: Attorney General

Gold and silver prices reduced again

Some media not following court ban on broadcasting Hasina's speech

Islamic education must be brought into the mainstream of national development: Education Minister

HSC Exam: Public Entry Prohibited Within 200 Yards of Centers

Wednesday is 'Bank Holiday', banks and stock market transactions will remain closed

Prime Minister's Adviser Denied Entry in Delhi, Dhaka to Take Action After Knowing Details

OC says 'Brother, sit down' after receiving a phone call, before that he said 'Lower your eyes and speak'

Ad-Din Hospital's license revoked

The World Cup of the Rich, Like a Luxury Goods Market

Which products and services may increase or decrease in price

Court orders exhumation of Salman Shah's remains

Equal development will also be in opposition areas: Prime Minister

VAT on ACs and fridges may be reduced to 7.5 percent, how much will the price decrease

Hajj return flights begin

Journalists must remain united to protect rights: Mirza Fakhrul

PM pays floral wreath to Zia on his martyrdom anniversary

US Drone Downed in Hormuz: Iran's New Weapon 'Arash-e-Kamangir'

10 more children die from measles and symptoms

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