The Daily Sky

April 1, 2026, 7:34 am

News Headline :

Go to Strait of Hormuz and ‘just take it’, says Trump NBR plans to raise tax on ultra-rich to 35% Govt to rectify irregularities in freedom fighters’ list: Minister Azam Pre-budget discussion: NOAB proposes withdrawal of 3% import duty, 15% VAT on newsprint Govt approves 2.60 lakh tonnes fuel oil import to ensure energy security Some interim govt advisers acted as corporate lobbyists for foreign firms: Anu Muhammad Petrol pump owners propose 8pm-7am closure No fuel price hike for April: Energy division Dredge rivers, open TRM to solve waterlogging in greater Khulna BB plans to launch ‘Interbank Islamic Money Market’ for Shariah-based banking

‘Heavy to very heavy’ rainfall expected across country as land depression weakens further

TDS Desk: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to shower the country in the next 24 hours from 6pm on Friday (May 30) as the land deep depression has

Dozens of livestock carcasses float in Meghna River in Lakshmipur after tidal surge

TDS Desk: Dozens of dead livestock have been seen floating in the waters of the Meghna River’s eastern banks in various parts of Lakshmipur district, following a tidal surge triggered

Sea turbulent along Cox’s Bazar coasts, over 50 locations flooded, St. Martin’s cut off from mainland

TDS Desk: The coastal areas of Cox’s Bazar have seen gusty wind, cloud overcast and turbulent seas due to the deep depression over the Bay that on Friday (May 30)

69pc overwhelmed by ‘excessive’ VAT on essentials

Staff Correspondent: About 69 percent of low-income people view the value-added tax (VAT) on essential items as excessive, according to a survey, with most seeing it as a significant financial

Woman ‘hacked to death’ in Tangail, husband on the run

Tangail Correspondent: A woman was allegedly hacked to death in Tangail’s Mirzapur upazila on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Kabita Begum, 28, of Nilphamari Sadar upazila. Quoting locals,

Agricultural credit recovery increases by 8pc in July-March

Staff Correspondent: The recovery of agricultural credits has increased by 8 per cent during the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2024-2025 (FY25) compared to the same period