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DMP forms probe committee over Secretariat clash
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has formed a three-member investigation committee to probe the clash between police and students of Prime Asia University that took place in front of Gate No. 1 of the Bangladesh Secretariat. Official sources said the incident, which saw students and police...
Most Asian markets cautiously higher as traders eye Trump 2.0
Asian markets started the first full week of 2025 on a positive but cautious note as traders struggled to track a healthy run-up on Wall Street, with minds turning to Donald Trumps second presidency. Ongoing concerns about Chinas stuttering economy, the outlook for US interest rates and the wars...
ADB to provide $1b annually for Bangladesh's development
Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide US $1 billion to Bangladesh annually in concessional financing over the next five years. ADB Country Director Hoe Yun Jeong came up with the assurance when he met Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan at the Forest Department...
Bangladesh recognizes right to uninterrupted internet access
Bangladesh has officially recognized the right to 24/7 internet access as a right for its citizens. Information and Broadcasting Advisor Md. Nahid Islam made the announcement on his verified social media page on Tuesday evening. He stated, The Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2024, establishes 24/7...
Asia shares rally on US inflation relief
Asian shares rallied on Monday after a benign reading on US inflation restored some hope for further policy easing on 2025, while there was relief that Washington had averted a government shutdown, reports Reuters. After the bonanza of recent central bank decisions, this week is much quieter...
India defeat Bangladesh by 41 runs to win title
In the Under-19 Womens Asia Cup final in Kuala Lumpur, Bangladesh was defeated by India by 41 runs. India set a target of 117 runs after losing 7 wickets. In response, Bangladesh was bowled out for 76 runs. Indias women lost their first wicket at 23 runs while batting. Kamalini, who scored 5...
U-19 cricketers get cash bonus from BCB for Asia Cup triumph
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a cash reward for the Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team after their recent victory in the Asia Cup. The young Tigers defeated India by 59 runs in the final, securing their second consecutive U-19 Asia Cup championship. Azizul Hakim Tamim, the...
U-19 women's team storms into Asia Cup final, thumping Nepal
The Bangladesh under-19 womens cricket team has reached the final of the ongoing Asia Cup, defeating Nepal by nine wickets in a rain-affected match in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday. The team will face India in the final on Monday, marking the second India-Bangladesh clash in a major...
Bangladesh women thrash Malaysia by 120 runs, reach super four
Bangladesh triumphed over Malaysia by 120 runs in the second match of the Under-19 Womens Asia Cup. Chasing a target of 150 runs, Nishita Akter and Habiba Akter bowled out Malaysia for only 29 runs. With this win, Bangladeshs women progressed to the Super Four as Group A champions. On Tuesday...
WHO urges greater efforts to prevent drowning in South-East Asia
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries in the South-East Asia Region to enhance efforts to prevent drowning, a leading cause of death that disproportionately affects children and vulnerable populations. According to WHOs first Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention, the region...
Bangladesh earns first win, beats Sri Lanka 8-0 to finish 9th
Bangladesh won their first match in the 2024 Womens Hockey Junior Asia Cup, beating Sri Lanka 8-0 in a placement-deciding match in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday, securing 9th place in the 10-team,reports UNB. Bangladesh completed their maiden Asian Cup Hockey journey with winning note after...
BCB announces Women’s U19 Asia Cup squad
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced squad for the inaugural ACC Womens U19 Asia Cup, reports BSS. The event will be held in Klang, Malaysia from 15-22 December. The Bayuemas Cricket Oval will host all the matches of the six-team competition featuring Malaysia, Bangladesh,...
ADB approves $100m more loan for infrastructure development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan in additional financing to support critical infrastructure development through publicprivate partnerships (PPP) in Bangladesh, reports UNB. This project will enable Bangladesh to catalyse private sector financing, reduce pressure...
We couldn’t batt well in final like last 2 matches, says India captain Aman
Bangladesh won the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup for the second consecutive time by defeating India. The young tigers won by a huge margin of 59 runs in the battle to retain the title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. At the prize giving ceremony after the match, Indian captain...
Bangladesh clinches title again defeating India
Bangladesh defended their ACC Mens U-19 Asia Cup title, defeating India by 59 runs in the final to become back-to-back champions. The match took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. After losing the toss, Bangladesh U-19 elected to bat first, but could not post a large...
Bangladesh U-19 reach second consecutive Asia Cup final
Bangladesh secured a commanding 7-wicket victory over Pakistan in the semi-final of the Under-19 Asia Cup on Friday, sealing their spot in the final for the second consecutive time, reports The Business Standard. As defending champions, they will look to retain their title after a dominant...
S Korea stocks fall, won steady amid Asian market volatility
Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday, while the won stabilised as South Korea entered a period of uncertainty with President Yoon Suk Yeol clinging to power after his brief imposition of martial law this week. Additionally, Bitcoin broke past the $1,00,000 mark for the first time on...
Ousted Sheikh Hasina destroyed everything: CA
Chief Adviser Prof. Dr Muhammad Yunus has said the previous regime led by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina destroyed everything, as he pledged to hold general elections only after ushering in constitutional and judicial reforms, including an electoral overhaul. He said this in an exclusive...
Death toll from Cyclone Fengal rises to 20
The death toll from Cyclone Fengals fierce push through Sri Lanka and southern India reached 20 on Monday as downpours and flooding followed the storms wake after its winds calmed. Fengal made landfall in Indias Tamil Nadu state on Saturday, bringing the highest 24-hour rainfall seen in 30 years...
Wars, regional tensions boost arms sales: Report
Sales by major arms suppliers were boosted last year by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and tensions in Asia, with marked increases for manufacturers based in Russia and the Middle East, according to a report published on Monday. Sales of arms and military services by the worlds 100 largest arms...
ADB commits $24.3 million for solar power plant in Mymensingh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a financing package worth $24.3 million with Muktagacha Solartech Energy Limited (MSEL) to establish a grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant in Mymensingh. As the sole mandated lead arranger, the Manila-based financial institution took charge...
Bangladesh U-19 defeats Nepal to secure Youth Asia Cup semi-final spot
Bangladeshs U-19 team secured a dominant five-wicket victory over Nepal in the Youth Asia Cup semi-finals, thanks to an all-round performance by Azizul Hakim Tamim. On Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh won the toss and invited Nepal to bat. Nepal was bowled out for...
Jr Asia Cup Hockey: Bangladesh draws with Malaysia to stay in Jr World Cup race
Bangladesh keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the Junior World Cup Hockey after securing a 2-2 draw against the stronger Malaysia in a closely contested third group match of the 10-team Junior Asia Cup Hockey, held in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday. Bangladesh, after defeating host Oman and...
Masato Kanda elected as ADB president
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masato Kanda as ADBs 11th President. Kanda, 59, currently serves as special advisor to Japans Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. He will assume office on 24 February 2025, succeeding Masatsugu Asakawa, who will...
Bangladesh beat India in U-19 Asia Cup warm-up game
Bangladesh Under-19 team warmed up well for the upcoming ACC Under-19 Asia Cup, beating mighty India by 27 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE, thanks to a sterling allround performance of skipper Azizul Hakim Tamim today. The skipper hammered 75 as the junior Tigers piled up 217-7 in 50...
King Charles III may visit Bangladesh
King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom are planning a South Asia tour, with potential visits to India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The Daily Mirror reported this, citing a source from the royal family. The British media states that the planning of such a tour is highly...
Government will move forward step by step towards the election: Hassan Arif
The government will move forward step by step towards the election, stated A F Hassan Arif, Adviser to the Ministries of Civil Aviation and Tourism, and Land. He made these remarks while speaking to the media after visiting the Asian International Trade Fair at BICC in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,...
Bangladesh to receive $1.1bn from ADB, WB by Dec: Finance secretary
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank will provide $600 million and $500 million in loan assistance respectively by December 2024, said Finance Secretary Dr Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder on Tuesday. He made the disclosure during a press conference at the Ministry of Finance, organised...