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Saturday, 22 February, 2025

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Australia elects to field against England in Champions Trophy match

Australia has won the toss and elected to field against England in its opening Group B game on Saturday in the Champions Trophy, reports UNB. Australia is being led by Steven Smith after its World Cup-winning pace trio of captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc were ruled out of...

Youths are ready to lead the world: Dr Yunus

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said the countrys young generation wants to lead the world apart from building a new Bangladesh as he conferred Ekushey Padak-2025 on the recipients, report BSS. We are now stronger, more energetic and more creative than ever before. The dreams of our...

Oprah Winfrey, Selena Gomez among new Oscar presenters

The 97th Academy Awards are shaping up to be a dazzling affair with new presenters and a fresh voice behind the scenes, reports the statesman. Oprah Winfrey, Selena Gomez, Ben Stiller, Willem Dafoe, Goldie Hawn, Sterling K. Brown, Joe Alwyn, Lily-Rose Depp, Ana de Armas, and Connie Nielsen have...

BAFTA 2025: ‘Conclave’ and ‘The Brutalist’ tie with four wins

Papal thriller Conclave and immigrant epic The Brutalist on Sunday tied for top honours at Britains BAFTA awards with each film picking up four coveted gongs. Conclave, directed by German-born Edward Berger, won the BAFTA for the best film with its tale of the intrigue and horse-trading behind...

NATO tests new deployment model without US

NATO is testing its ability to rapidly deploy across Eastern Europe without direct US assistance as Washington shifts its approach toward European defense and the war in Ukraine, reports UNB. The six-week Steadfast Dart 2025 exercises across Bulgaria, Romania and Greece are taking place as...

James and Artcell to take the stage at ‘Tarunner Utsab 2025’

The Youth Festival 2025 (Tarunner Utsab) has begun at Dhaka University with the slogan Let us change the country, let us change the world. The festival has been decorated with colours and ink on the universitys central playground. There are seminars, workshops, cultural programms and sports...

CA leaves for Dubai to join World Governments Summit

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (February 12) left for Dubai to attend the World Governments Summit-2025. A flight of the Emirates airlines carrying Prof Yunus and his entourage members departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at about 7:45 pm, Chief Advisers Deputy Press...

Bangladeshi film 'Neelchokro' selected for Golden State Film Festival 2025

The Bangladeshi film Neelchokro (Blue Circle) has been selected for the Golden State Film Festival in Los Angeles, USA. The film has been chosen for the Foreign Language category. According to Mithu, the film will be screened on the last day of the festival. The director of the film, Mithu Khan,...

Adviser Rizwana calls for transition of industrial sector to renewable energy

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has called on the business community and international partners to work alongside Bangladeshi stakeholders in shifting from fossil fuel-based energy production to renewable and sustainable sources. She made the call while speaking as the chief guest at the...

Saudi bans children from 2025 hajj pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia has banned children from accompanying pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced. The decision aims to protect children from the risks associated with the intense crowding that occurs every year, the ministry said. This measure is taken to...

‘Dhaka international marathon symbolizes global solidarity’

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman said the Dhaka International Marathon 2025 was not just a competitive race - it also conveys a message of global solidarity and good health, reports UNB. The Army Chief made his remarks while presenting prizes to the winners of the Dhaka International...

Biggest Superhero Movies to be released in 2025

When it comes tosuperhero films, the narratives are always built around larger-than-life characters and timeless battles between good and evil. The2025 lineupis brimming with Marvel, DC, and fresh tales from beyond, all woven together with thrilling action and fantasy. Lets explore the epic...

DMP issues traffic guidelines for 'Dhaka International Marathon-2025'

The Dhaka International Marathon-2025 will be held tomorrow (February 8) in the 300 Feet area of the capital. In preparation for the event, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued traffic guidelines. A press release from the DMPs Media and Public Relations Division, issued on Friday,...

Book Fair 2025: Turnout increasing, special focus on July uprising

A large crowd was observed on the sixth day of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025. Although sales were not yet high, representatives from several stalls said that the turnout was steadily increasing. The variety of books also gradually expanded. According to the Bangla Academy Public Relations...

14 eminent personalities, women football team to receive Ekushey Padak

The government has announced the names of 14 eminent citizens and the Bangladesh womens national football team for the Ekushey Padak 2025 in recognition of their contributions to their respective fields. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs revealed the names in a press release on Thursday. The...

India-Pakistan match tickets sold out

Tickets for the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai were sold out within minutes of going on sale on Monday, news agency IANS reported. The demand was so high that over 1,50,000 fans queued online, leading to wait times of over an hour, the report...

Int’l Papertech export begins on February 10

6th International Papertech Expo- 2025 is set to begin on February 10. The three-day international exhibition of paper industry and technology will be held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital. The exhibition is being organized by Bangladesh Exhibitions...

US-Bangla Airlines Dhaka Travel Mart 2025 starts Thursday

The 20th edition of three-day international tourism fair, US-Bangla Airlines Dhaka Travel Mart 2025, is commencing on Thursday, at the Ball Room of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital. The event, organized by The Bangladesh Monitor, will be formally inaugurated by cultural affairs adviser...

‘Uprising achieved through youth's sacrifice is the significance of this year’s book fair’

Chief Advisor to the interim government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus said the uprising achieved through the sacrifice of the youth is the new significance of this years book fair. He said this in his speech after inaugurating the Amar Ekushey Book Fair on Saturday afternoon. The chief...

Fishing cats conservation essential for environment: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said fishing cats and all other endangered species must be protected from cruelty as this is not merely an issue of animal rights but a crucial step toward environmental protection. Offenders must be held accountable and brought to justice, she said at...

Ekushey book fair begins today

Bookworms will have to dig deeper into their wallets this year compared to last year when purchasing books at the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela (Book Fair). Publishers set to participate in the countrys biggest book fair, which is scheduled to begin today, have stated that they have no option but to...

DU to relax vehicle control for Ekushey Boi Mela

Dhaka University (DU) authorities have announced that they will not set up any barricades for vehicle control for the duration of the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2025, throughout the month of February, reports UNB. This decision aims to facilitate the smooth movement of visitors attending the fair....

CA to open Amar Ekushey Book Fair Saturday

The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2025 is set to begin on Saturday on the Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan premises as Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to inaugurate the countrys largest book fair, reports BSS. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is likely to inaugurate the...

Shab-e-Barat to be observed Feb 14

Holy Shab-e-Barat will be observed on the night of February 14 as the Shaban moon was not sighted in the country on Thursday, reports UNB As the moon was not sighted the holy month of Shaban will begin from February 1 and Shab-e-Barat will be observed on February 14. The decision was taken at...

James to rock Flower Fest 2025 "Gala Night"

The Gala Night concert for the Flower Fest 2025 is scheduled for February 6 at MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram, where James will be performing. Organized by the Chattogram District Administration, the event will feature Nagar Baul along with seven other renowned bands, including Artcell,...

40 Bangladeshi companies to showcase creativity, quality at Ambiente

Ambiente 2025, set to be held from 7 to 11 February in Germanys Frankfurt am Main, will feature 40 leading Bangladeshi companies showcasing their creativity and quality products. The event will bring together buyers from various sectors, including hospitality and office supplies, offering a...

Parties race to form strategic alliances

As Bangladesh gears up for its 13th parliamentary elections, political parties are intensifying efforts to form alliances. While the election roadmap remains unannounced, the nations key players are busy forging coalitions to strengthen their positions. From the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)...

CA invited to attend World Governments Summit in UAE

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has been invited to attend the World Governments Summit 2025, to be held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, in February. Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, UAE, extended the invitation to Prof...