Morning news highlights

Death toll in the explosion that took place at a building of Siddique Bazar in the capital rises to 17 and over 100 others injured in the incident.

Deaths of more people are feared from the incident.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) used to be the second largest source of overseas remittance for Bangladesh. In 2020-21, this country dropped to third position, with the US coming up second in its stead. It has not managed to climb back to its original position again.

On the flip side, certain cities of UAE have become the major hubs of investment for Bangladeshis. Many persons are transferring their wealth from the country to the UAE by illegal means and are investing there.

Women, who showed their courage, struggled and succeeded in different fields of the country, made a solid promise of moving ahead on the strength of their own capability following the path of honesty and truth.

Bangladesh’s garment factories have long been known for producing low-cost garments in often harsh working conditions, but international pressure for more green and sustainable clothing production is starting to change that.

The National Board of Revenue has taken various steps to increase the number of taxpayers in the country in a speedy manner through identifying the capable and potential taxpayers, said NBR chairman Abu Hena Md. Rahmatul Muneem on Tuesday.

Marwa was one of a small number of women who, under the previous US-backed government, were granted a legal separation in Afghanistan, where women have next to no rights and domestic abuse is endemic.