Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi’s dreams of a triumphant farewell to football’s greatest stage. Barcelona striker Torres lashed home a thumping finish in the 106th minute to reward a dominant display by Spain against an Argentina team who failed to register a single shot on target in 120 minutes. A star-studded crowd of 80,663 that included US President Donald Trump packed East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium to see if Argentina captain Messi could crown his glittering career with a second World Cup…
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The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has intensified nationwide monitoring and verification of withholding tax compliance through special teams of its tax zones. In a press release issued today, the NBR urged all concerned to remain aware of the powers vested in tax officials under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 2023. According to the release, Section 147 authorises tax officials to enter and inspect, without obstruction, the premises, business centres or offices of any commercial or economic establishment. The officials are also empowered to examine and requisition books of account, vouchers, bank statements, receipts and any documents related…
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has intensified nationwide monitoring and verification of withholding tax compliance through special teams of its tax zones. In a press release issued today, the NBR urged all concerned to remain aware of the powers vested in tax officials under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 2023. According to the release, Section 147 authorises tax officials to enter and inspect, without obstruction, the premises, business centres or offices of any commercial or economic establishment. The officials are also empowered to examine and requisition books of account, vouchers, bank statements, receipts and any documents related…
England beat France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup romp on Saturday to seal third place as Kylian Mbappe became the competition’s all-time leading scorer with 22 goals. While Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Spain prepare for the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday, the two losing semi-finalists clashed in the humidity of Miami for the bronze medal match. The first half was not the performance France coach Didier Deschamps wanted in his final match in charge as his team collapsed. France made multiple changes from the line-up they used for the semi-final defeat to Spain — and the…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today put emphasis on producing bricks using environmentally friendly alternative technologies to prevent air pollution. He laid the importance while chairing a meeting on environment pollution at his Tejgaon office in the city, said Prime Minister’s Assistant Press Secretary Gazi Shahriar Pamy. He said the meeting held detailed discussions on a range of measures to prevent air and sound pollution. In particular, it decided to take swift and effective actions to curb air pollution caused by brick kilns. Besides, the meeting discussed ways to control the excessive use of vehicle horns in the capital city Dhaka.…
The government is set to launch the ‘Probashi Card’ (Expatriate Card) on a pilot basis in the second week of next month, with the state-owned Janata Bank issuing the Probashi Debit Card in the first phase. The decision was taken at a meeting on the Probashi Card programme chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in Tejgaon here today, Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Shadhin told reporters. “The Probashi Card will be introduced on a pilot basis in the second week of next month. In the first phase, the state-owned Janata Bank will issue…
The United States announced Saturday it was launching new airstrikes to punish Iran for attacks against US forces in Jordan after its first military deaths since renewing its hostilities with Tehran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X that the strikes began at 2200 GMT and “are designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces who launched attacks against American service members in Jordan last night.” The Iranian news agencies Fars and Tasnim simultaneously reported US attacks on Sirik, a port located on the Strait…
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has said the democratic process has restored in the country due to the sacrifices of the martyrs of the July Uprising. “The change became possible in the July Uprising of 2024 through the sacrifices of Abu Sayed and many others, ending 15 years of misrule,” he said while addressing a discussion organized on the occasion of ‘July Martyrs’ Day 2026′ at the ministry’s conference room at the Bangladesh Secretariat. At the beginning of the discussion, a one-minute silence was observed in memory of Abu Sayed and all other martyrs of the…
Prime Minister’s Adviser on education, primary and mass education Mahdi Amin today underscored the need for expanding overseas employment opportunities for Bangladeshi women through safe and dignified migration. He put the emphasis when a delegation of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), led by its Chief of Mission Laura Tom Bond, paid a courtesy call on him at the Prime Minister’s Office, said an official release. In the meeting, the two sides discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation to further strengthen migration management in Bangladesh, expand opportunities for safe labour migration and ensure greater protection for migrants. Mahdi Amin, also spokesperson of…
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today inaugurated the Shri Shri Jagannath Dev’s Rath Yatra Festival 2026 in the capital, calling for maintaining communal harmony and unity among people of all faiths. The inauguration ceremony and discussion of the festival were held at Swamibagh Ashram in Dhaka, where the minister attended as the chief guest. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Bijan Kanti Sarker and Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary A. B. M. Abdus Sattar were present as special guests. Addressing the programme, Mirza Fakhrul said attempts have been made at different times to create divisions…
