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Wednesday, 18 December, 2024

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Bangladesh celebrates Victory Day in a new era

The nation is celebrating Victory Day today (Monday), marking the birth of sovereign Bangladesh on December 16, 1971, following a nine-month brutal War of Liberation. This years celebrations, however, are uniquely significant as the country also celebrates the overthrow of Sheikh Hasinas regime on...

Taylor Swift breaks record at Billboard Music Awards 2024 with 10 wins

Taylor Swift has reinforced her legacy in the music industry by becoming the most awarded artist in Billboard Music Awards history. At the 2024 ceremony, Swift walked away with 10 awards, including top artist, top Billboard 200 album for The Tortured Poets Department, and top Billboard Global...

5th Embassy Football Fest kicks off in Dhaka

The fifth Embassy Football Fest 2024 kicks off in Dhaka with the participation of 20 teams, featuring diplomats from various countries and organizations. The tournament was officially inaugurated on Friday (Dec 13) morning at the International School Dhaka (ISD) ground in Bashundhara residential...

Trump named Time Person of the Year 2024

Donald Trump has been named Time magazines 2024 Person of the Year and is scheduled to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. EST. This comes just months after he became the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a crime in a...

Heavy burden of foreign debt

Bangladesh is grappling with a mounting foreign debt burden, which has surged by 282% over the 14 years of the Sheikh Hasina government. When the Awami League assumed power following the December 2008 elections, the countrys foreign debt stood at $26.572 billion by the end of 2010. By the close...

11.9% of population undernourished in Bangladesh: GHI

The Global Hunger Index 2024 reveals that 11.9% of Bangladeshs population is undernourished, highlighting ongoing challenges in combating food insecurity and malnutrition. The report, released on Wednesday at Sheraton Dhaka, also notes that 23.6% of children under five are stunted, and 11.0%...

Google’s 2024 trending searches: elections, movies, and viral highlights

As 2024 wraps up, Google released its list of top trending searches on December 10, giving a glimpse into global interests, from major sports events to viral cultural moments. A viral social media video in August sparked interest, with many Americans searching for the meaning of the word demure,...

Four women receive Begum Rokeya Padak

Four women were honoured with the prestigious Begum Rokeya Award 2024 from the Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on Monday in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the society. These exceptional women were recognized for their significant contributions to various fields, including...

'Graffiti of revolution: Bangladesh 2024' launched in Paris

A book titled Graffiti of Revolution: Bangladesh 2024 - the story of a Mass Uprising Through Art written by writer and social activist Abu Zubayer was launched in Frances capital Paris on Saturday. The book captures the historic 2024 Student-Peoples Uprising in Bangladesh through the lenses of...

Jaya Ahsan receives special award at Filmfare OTT 2024, stuns in unique Jamdani look

Jaya Ahsan is regarded as one of the best actresses, renowned in both Tollywood and beyond. She has also made her mark in Bollywood, starring with Pankaj Tripathi in the web series Kadak Singh. Known for her acting and fashion, Jaya frequently experiments with her style, sharing her looks on social...

Who is Rikta Akter on the BBC 100 Women 2024 list?

The BBC has released BBC 100 Women 2024 list where inspiring and influential women from around the world have been placed. Rikta Akter Banu, the only Bangladeshi who has been placed on the list. Media reports says: Banu, who worked as a senior staff nurse in Kurigrams Chilmari upazila,...

Kings start Bashundhara Group BPL in style

Five-time Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champions Bashundhara Kings made a flying start in the 10-team Bashundhara Group BPL 2024-25 as they thrashed Chittagong Abahani Ltd by 7-0 goals in their den at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Friday. Kings, who suffered a big blow during their maiden...

Messi's nomination for best FIFA men's player 2024 stuns football world

In a surprising turn of events in the global football scene, Lionel Messi has been nominated for the prestigious FIFA The Best Mens Player award for 2024. This nomination comes as a shock, especially considering that Messi was not even included in the top 30 shortlist for the Ballon dOr. However,...

Khaled Hossain Chowdhury named best model at “TRAB Award 2024”

Khaled Hossain Chowdhury was honored as the best model in the Television Reporters Association of Bangladesh (TRAB) Award 2024. The 25th TRAB Award 2024 were held on Saturday, November 23, at a hotel in Bijoynagar, Dhaka, where Khaled Hossain Chowdhury was awarded the esteemed title of Best...

Bangladesh dance troupe participates in Cultural Festival in India

In a vibrant display of cultural diplomacy, a nine-member troupe from the renowned Dhaka-based dance school Kolpotoru, represented Bangladesh at the prestigious Bali Yatra Festival 2024 in India at the invitation of the Government of India. The festival is regarded as one of Asias largest open...

Kings defeat Mohammedan 3-1 in season opener

Bashundhara Kings bounced back from a goal down to defeat Mohammedan Sporting Club 3-1 in the curtain-raiser of the 2024-25 domestic football season. The match, part of the Bangladesh 2.0 Challenge Cup 2024-25, Powered by Bashundhara Group, was held at the packed Bashundhara Kings Arena on...

Trump wins Arizona, completing sweep of swing states

Donald Trump, Republican candidate for the presidential election 2024 of the United States has secured 270 electoral-college votes needed to win the election early Wednesday, reports Al Jazeera. However, the Associated Press declared on Saturday that Donald Trump has won the presidential...

British Council launches 3rd ‘Next Generation Bangladesh’ research series

British Council launched its third Next Generation Bangladesh 2024 research series on Wednesday at the auditorium of the council at Fuller Road of the capital. This is the third iteration of the Next Generation research series, where the first two reports were launched in 2010 and 2015...

Economic census 2024 to begin on 10 Dec

The Economic Census 2024, a crucial initiative for Bangladeshs economic development and strategic planning, is set to begin nationwide on 10 December. The census will run for 15 days, concluding on 26 December. This years census will include detailed data on foreign personnel working in the...

Social forestry should not be implemented in natural forests: Rizwana

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Water Resources, emphasized that social forestry initiatives should not be introduced in natural forests. She noted that trees planted in social forestry are later harvested, and profits are...

Dollar soars, Bitcoin hits record high as 'Trump trades' surge

The U.S. dollar surged on Wednesday, set for its biggest one-day rise since March 2020, as traders responded to growing expectations of a Republican victory in the upcoming election. At the same time, Bitcoin reached a new all-time high, fueled by the rise of so-called Trump trades, which have...

Trump at 168 electoral votes, Harris at 81

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump are battling it out for the White House, with polls gradually closing across the United States Tuesday and a long night of waiting for vote count expected. Outcomes are tumbling in, with US media projecting wins...

Harris appeals to Christians and Arab Americans, Trump embraces violent diction

Democrat Kamala Harris made her final appeal for the U.S. presidency on Sunday, speaking at a historically Black church and addressing Arab Americans in the key swing state of Michigan. Meanwhile, her Republican opponent Donald Trump used combative language at a rally in Pennsylvania. Public...

Thousands of spectators throng Suhrawardy Udyan on opening day of Jatra Festival

Jatra Festivals 2024 edition was inaugurated by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Friday at the open stage (Mukto Moncho) of Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital, aiming to bring back vibrancy to the cultural arena of the country. Organised by the Theater and Film Department of the academy, the...

SAFF Women’s Champions greeted with open-roof bus procession in city

Bangladesh womens national football team which won the SAFF Womens Championship 2024 returned to Dhaka on Thursday afternoon, greeted with fanfare and a warm welcome by officials, fans, and Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) leaders, who proudly celebrated the teams remarkable achievement. The...

Bangladesh ready to retain the title

Reigning champion Bangladesh will take on Nepal in the ongoing 7th SAFF Womens Championship 2024 final on Wednesday. The match is scheduled to take place at 6:45 pm (BST) at the Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal. Bangladesh, who are playing in the womens SAFF final for the third...

Illegal vehicles, street protests responsible for traffic jam: Home Adviser

Illegal vehicles, frequent street protests, and the presence of motor and non-motor vehicles on the same roads are causing traffic jams in the capital. Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Monday while inaugurating the 15-day Traffic Pakkha-2024 of Dhaka...

Spine problems: prevention and treatment

World Spine Day 2024 observed aiming to raise awareness about spinal health, the impact of spinal disorders, and the importance of preventative measures to reduce back pain and disability. With the theme Support your spine, on October 16 (Wednesday) the day observed amidst enthusiasm. World...