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- Early wicket loss against India an accident: Razzak
Economic stagnation continues
More than six months have passed since the Interim Government assumed power following the fall of the fascist Sheikh Hasinas government amid a Mass Uprising, yet there has been little to no visible progress in the countrys economy. Stagnation persists across all sectors, with business confidence...
Early wicket loss against India an accident: Razzak
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) selector Abdur Razzak said on Saturday that losing five early wickets against India was an accident. Bangladesh lost to India by six wickets in their ICC Champions Trophy opening game at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 19. Actually, its not...
Ray of hope emerges to build new Bangladesh: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed hopes to build the country in a new manner following the downfall of the fascist autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina, reports BSS. We all are very optimistic as the scenario has been changed due to the fall of the fascism....
Australia stands firm on climate justice and women’s rights in Bangladesh
The Australian government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladeshs overall development, including advancing climate justice, addressing crises, and ensuring womens rights. Australias Ambassador for Climate Change Kristin Tilley assured continued cooperation during a bilateral...
Book on Yunus, Grameen Bank available in Ekushey Book Fair
A book title- Small Loans, Big Dreams, written by Grameen Foundation founder Alex Counts, highlighting the outstanding contributions of Chief Adviser Nobel laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, is now available in the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, reports BSS. In addition to the title, the author also...
No load shedding during Ramadan, summer, says energy advisor
Bangladeshs electricity and energy advisor, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, has assured that there will be no load shedding during Ramadan and the summer months. Speaking at a seminar on renewable energy at the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) building in Uttara on...
"We seek unity to build just - humane society"
Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, called for collective action in building a just and humane society, free from discrimination, based on the principles of the Quran and Sunnah. Speaking at a rally on Friday evening at the Laksam Bypass on the Cumilla-Noakhali highway, he...
Bangladesh embassy in Tokyo observes IML Day
The Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo observed the Martyrs Day and International Mother Language Day with due solemnity on Friday. The days formalities began in the morning with Ambassador Md. Daud Ali placing a floral wreath at the Shaheed Minar at Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park in Toshima City. Embassy...
Imported fruit prices surge by up to Tk100 per Kg ahead of Ramadan
The prices of imported fruits have soared by Tk30 to Tk100 per kilogram, following the imposition of higher supplementary duties on all imported fruits since January 9, 2025. The Bangladesh Fresh Fruits Importers Association (BFFIA) has reported that traders are significantly reducing the number of...
Netanyahu orders 'intensive' West Bank operations after Israel bus blasts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday ordered an intensive operation against centers of terrorism in the occupied West Bank, his office said, after three buses exploded in central Israel without causing any reported injuries. Three devices detonated on buses in the city of Bat Yam...
Investigation underway into 2 former BB governors, 53 officials
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into corruption allegations against 53 former and current officials, including former Bangladesh Bank governors Abdur Rouf Talukder and Atiur Rahman. The officials face accusations of illegal asset acquisition, money laundering, and...
Not enough steps to prevent loss of ethnic languages
There are 12 families of the Hudi community in Gridda Narayanpur village of Sherpur Sadar Upazila. None of them can speak their mother tongue. Subhash Chandra Biswas, a member of the community, said, Even I cant speak my mother tongue, let alone my children. My aunt was the only person in our...
Dhaka, Delhi eye ‘good working relations’ addressing problems
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday said both Dhaka and New Delhi agreed to have good working relations by removing the remaining problems, reports UNB. We - both sides - agreed that we need to reach a good working relationship, Hossain told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign...
Bangladeshi flight with 408 passengers makes emergency landing in India
A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight has made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. The flight was heading to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from Dhaka. The flight, which had more than 400 passengers on board, made the emergency landing due to a...
Bangladesh most credible, influential voice in global climate negotiations: Australia
Kristin Tilley, Australias Ambassador for Climate Change has recognized Bangladeshs efforts and investments in adaptation and mitigation, which positioned Bangladesh as the most credible and influential voice in global climate negotiations, reports UNB. She agreed with Foreign Secretary Md...
PSC gets 7 new members
The incumbent government has appointed seven new members of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission, as announced in a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Tuesday, according to BSS. The new members are Dr. Ferdous Arfina Osman, professor of the Dhaka University;...
China is ready to implement Teesta project: Ambassador
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Tuesday said that China is prepared to assist Bangladesh in implementing the Teesta River water management project whenever Dhaka decides to proceed. Its a huge project (Teesta). We gave our feedback to Dhaka suggesting that the proposal be resubmitted...
Israeli forces escalate West Bank raids
Israeli forces have conducted new raids in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, shooting and firing tear gas at Palestinians. According to the Palestinian WAFA news agency, Israeli attacks took place at the city of Tulkarm, as well as the Nur Shams and Tulkarm refugee camps, and the...
Corruption must be reduced for national progress – Home affairs adviser
Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (retired) has identified corruption as the countrys biggest challenge, warning that without tackling it, the nations desired progress will remain unattainable. He emphasized the need to curb corruption at all levels, noting that...
DCs propose universal military training for youths
Deputy Commissioners (DCs) have proposed introducing universal military training for Bangladeshi youths to strengthen national defense and enhance civil-military cooperation, reports UNB. The proposal was discussed on Tuesday at the DCs Conference at Osmani Auditorium in Dhaka during a session...
113 Bangladeshis detained in Malaysia
Malaysian immigration department has arrested 235 people, including 113 Bangladeshis, in an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigrants in the country. They were arrested in five districts in Johor province from Friday to Sunday. Johor Immigration Director Datuk Mohd Rusdi Mohd Darus said in a...
New passport issued based on national ID card
For new passport applications, there will be no need for police verification. The passport will be granted based on the information validated online from the national ID card database. Along with this, the Ministry of Home Affairs sent a summary to the Chief Advisor on Monday, mentioning four...
Qatar urged to recruit Bangladeshi skilled professionals
Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain on Monday urged the Qatar government to recruit Bangladeshi professionals like doctors, engineers, IT professionals and nurses. He invited representatives from the relevant authorities from Qatar to visit Bangladesh to meet the professionals for prospective...
BB to issue new notes from March 19 centering Eid
Like the previous years, the Bangladesh Bank will issue new notes in the market denominations of Taka 5, Taka 20, and Taka 50 through various scheduled banks of Dhaka region centering the upcoming Holy Eid ul Fitr, reports BSS. The common people will be able to take new notes from March 19 to...
Japan’s top investors pledge increased investment in Bangladesh
Japans top investors have assured an increase in investments in Bangladesh following a bilateral meeting with Bangladeshs Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin in Tokyo on Monday. During the meeting, representatives from Japans leading business groupsNEXI (Nippon Export and Investment Insurance),...
What lies behind the mask of Prothom Alo, Daily Star?
Prothom Alo and The Daily Star are again under scrutiny for their alleged anti-national and anti-democratic agenda, accused of distorting facts to manipulate public perception. Their recent reporting has reignited concerns about media bias and their role in shaping misinformation. At a press...
Central bank increases prices of gold-silver commemorative coins
The central bank of Bangladesh has announced a price increase for its commemorative gold and silver coins, effective immediately. According to a press release from the Department of Communications and Publications, the adjustment comes in response to the rising prices of gold and silver in both the...
Bangladesh receives Tk 16,000 crores in remittances in 15 days
In the first 15 days of February, expatriate Bangladeshis sent a total of 131 crore 23 lakh 30 thousand US dollars in remittances through legal channels, amounting to 16,000 crore Bangladeshi Taka (at an exchange rate of 123 Taka per dollar). This translates to a daily average of 8.74 million...