Morning Brief

Dhaka airport promises massive overhaul, eyes better service from July

Dhaka airport's Executive Director Kamrul Islam on Sunday highlighted recent improvements in passenger services, saying that almost all passengers now receive their luggage in less than an hour.

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File photo of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka Dhaka Tribune

Payra Power Plant resumes operations following 20-day shutdown

The Payra Power Plant resumed its operation on Sunday morning after a 20-day shutdown due to a coal shortage.

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Smoke is seen coming from furnaces as Payra Power Plant resumes its operation on Sunday morning Bangla Tribune

UN officials meet PM, praise Bangladeshi peacekeepers

United Nations Under-Secretaries General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Catherine Pollard jointly paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganabhaban on Sunday.

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United Nations Under-Secretaries General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Catherine Pollard jointly pay a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Ganabhaban on Sunday PID

Tk2,000 TIN tax plan scrapped

The Finance Bill 2023 was passed on Sunday scrapping the much-debated proposed provision for Tk2,000 for every TIN holders during submission of their income tax return.

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PM Hasina: Awami League needed in power for Bangladesh's graduation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday told the parliament that Awami League (AL) must be needed in power to turn Bangladesh into a developing nation through attaining the final graduation by 2026.

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DMP issues traffic guidelines for Eid-ul-Azha

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Sunday issued 24 guidelines for smooth journey of the homebound people on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha.

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Undated photo shows members of the Bangladesh Police Dhaka Tribune

Official: Padma Bridge toll collection tops 800C in a year

The Padma Bridge authorities have collected over Tk800 crore in tolls from vehicles crossing the bridge in the first year, a Bridges Division source has said.

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File Photo of Padma Bridge Mehedi Hasan/Dhaka Tribune