Govt committee recommends withdrawal of 4,615 political cases
Govt committee recommends withdrawal of 4,615 political cases

The committee formed by the Ministry of Law to review and recommend the withdrawal of politically motivated and harassing cases has so far suggested lifting 4,615 cases, reports UNB. Headed by Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Professor Dr Asif Nazrul, the committee has held six...

Israel troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza
Israel troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza

Israeli troops have withdrawn from the Netzarim Corridor - a military zone cutting off the north of the Gaza Strip from the south, BBC reported. Hundreds of Palestinians in cars and on carts laden with mattresses and other goods began returning to northern Gaza following the pull-out - often to...

BNP demands withdrawal of vat on over 100 products
BNP demands withdrawal of vat on over 100 products

The BNP on Saturday demanded the government withdraw its imprudent decision of imposing Value Added Tax (VAT) and supplementary duties on more than a hundred products,considering public suffering, reports UNB. We call for immediate withdrawal of the irresponsible decision ofimposingtaxes and VAT...

5 press officials withdrawn from Bangladesh embassies
5 press officials withdrawn from Bangladesh embassies

The government has ordered the withdrawal of five officials serving in the press wings of Bangladesh embassies and high commissions in five countries. A notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting instructed these officials to return to Bangladesh within the next 15 working...