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Tamim Iqbal makes 1st public appearance after heart attack

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal made his first public appearance on Saturday since suffering a heart attack during a domestic match last month. Tamim was seen at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur to support his team, Mohammedan Sporting Club. The lefthander, who had...

New logo for Bangladesh Police finalised

Bangladesh Police have finalised its new logo or monogram to replace the existing one. The new logo features the national flower Shapla (water lily), resting on water, surrounded by wheat and paddy wreath jointed by three jute leaves at the top. The word Police in Bengali shall be written...

167 more Bangladeshis return from Libya

Another 167 undocumented Bangladeshimigrants have been repatriated from Libya with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tripoli, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Among the returnees, 16 individuals voluntarily returned from Benghazi...

NSC demands gate money, broadcast rights revenue from federations

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) are bound to pay 15 percent of gate money earned from ticket sales at National Sports Council (NSC) venues where they host domestic and international matches. This decision was adopted...

Engro expresses interest in investing in Bangladesh, CEO informs CA

Abdul Samad Dawood, CEO of Engro Holdings of Pakistan, on Thursday called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna to discuss investment opportunities in Bangladesh. During the meeting, the Engro CEO expressed a strong interest in expanding the companys footprint...

Mild heat wave sweeps over six districts: BMD

Mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Sirajganj, Maulvibazar, Rangamati, Feni, Chattogram and Patuakhali and it may subside from some places. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) made the announcement on Thursday morning, stating that day and night temperatures may fall...

Bangladesh on track to overtake top apparel exporter spot: Kihak Sung

Bangladesh stands as the worlds second-largest apparel exporter, but the country has the potential to overtake the top position, according to Kihak Sung, founder of the Korean EPZ. Speaking at the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 today (April 10), Sung emphasized that to achieve this, the...

Bangladesh Bank ED appointed as MD of ICB Islami Bank

Bangladesh Bank has appointed its Executive Director (ED) Mojibur Rahman as the Managing Director of ICB Islami Bank. The central bank made the decision after dissolving the banks board of directors over allegations of corruption and mismanagement, reports UNB. According to a Bangladesh Bank...

Bangladesh opts to bat first after losing toss to Thailand

India is set to host the upcoming Womens ODI World Cup this September. To earn a spot in the eight-team event, Bangladesh must first compete in the qualifying tournament, which kicked off in Pakistan yesterday. In six-team competition, Nigar Sultana, Fargana Hoque, and their teammates are...

High blood pressure linked to 71% of deaths in Bangladesh: Experts

Experts have stated that 71% of deaths in Bangladesh are linked to high blood pressure. In addition, other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) also contribute significantly to the mortality rate. They also highlighted that the governments budget allocation for addressing these diseases is only...

$150m investment agreement inked with Chinese co: BIDA Executive Chairman

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun on Wednesday (April 8) said that a $150 million investment agreement has already been signed with Chinese company. An agreement has been signed with a Chinese textile company to invest $150...

'Bangla New Year to be celebrated seeking global peace'

Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki said that this years Bangla New Year would be celebrated seeking peace for the whole world including Bangladesh. He said this at a media briefing at the National Theatre Hall Seminar Room of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the city today (April...

India stops transshipment facility for Bangladesh’s export cargo

India has terminated the transshipment facility for Bangladeshs export cargo that may disrupt exports to countries such as Bhutan, Nepal and Myanmar, reports UNB. Indian Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Tuesday (April 8) issued a notification in this regard, according to...

CA seeks greater collaboration with UK in enhancing Bangladesh’s healthcare system

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (April 9) sought greater collaboration with the United Kingdom (UK) in strengthening Bangladeshs healthcare system. He came up with the importance during a meeting with Baroness Rosie Winterton, the UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh, at the State Guest...

BB extends capital market special fund tenure until December 2026

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the tenure of banks capital market special funds until December 31, 2026, a move aimed at stabilizing the financial sector in light of current market conditions, reports BSS. In a circular issued today, the central bank stated that the extension is intended to...

SSC exams set to begin tomorrow with new schedule, instructions

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations in Bangladesh are set to begin tomorrow, Thursday, with 19 lakh 28 thousand students participating. The exams will run until May 13, with theoretical exams scheduled daily from 10 am to 1 pm. Practical exams will take place from May...

BNP to celebrate Pohela Boishakh on a grand scale after 16 years

After a gap of 16 years, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has decided to celebrate Pohela Boishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year, on a large scale. The celebrations will take place in a fascism-free environment and include a series of events to highlight Bangladeshs national culture....

CA joins Bangladesh Investment Summit

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday morning attended the main event of the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025a milestone initiative reaffirming the countrys commitment to economic progress, investment-friendly policies, and long-term growth. Advisers including Foreign Affairs...

72 arrested over looting, vandalism during pro-Gaza protests

A total of 72 individuals were arrested in Bangladesh following violent protests that erupted in various cities in response to Israeli military actions in Gaza. The protests, which began on April 7 as part of the Global Strike for Gaza, quickly turned violent, with mobs attacking businesses accused...

BNP blames govt, police for failure to prevent vandalism during anti-Israel protests

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has blamed the government and police for failing to contain the vandalism and looting that took place during anti-Israel protests across the country on Monday. The party condemned the violence and described it as a direct result of the authorities lack of...

James Pamment appointed as Bangladesh’s new fielding coach

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed James Pamment as the new fielding coach of the national mens team, ahead of a season packed with challenges. James will take over the role ahead of the home series against Zimbabwe later this month, reports UNB. The 56-year-old will serve in...

EC seeks expert opinions to determine voting system for expatriates

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is collaborating with experts to determine a suitable voting system for expatriate Bangladeshis. A workshop is being held to explore the best ways to allow Bangladeshis living abroad to vote in upcoming elections, reports UNB. The workshop includes...

US tariffs on Bangladeshi apparels a miscalculated move: Paul Krugman

Nobel Laureate economist Paul Krugman has criticized the United States decision to impose high tariffs on clothing imports from Bangladesh, describing the move as counterproductive and detrimental to American consumers. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Krugman argued that such tariffs...

NBR under pressure to raise Tk 2 lakh crore in 3 months to meet IMF targets

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) must collect nearly Tk 2 lakh crore in the final quarter of FY2023-24 to meet IMF conditions tied to its $4.7 billion loan program. During a meeting with NBR officials in Dhaka on Sunday, the visiting IMF team, led by Mission Chief Chris Papageorgiou, called...

Bangladesh Armed Forces extend aid in quake-hit Myanmar

The special rescue team dispatched to earthquake-affected Myanmar at the initiative of the Bangladesh government is continuing its humanitarian efforts relentlessly. Following the devastating earthquake on March 28 that claimed numerous lives and caused significant damage to infrastructure, a...

Bangladeshi stars speak out against Gaza violence urge global awakening

The world is shocked by the ongoing violence in Gaza. This barbarity has touched the hearts of people from all walks of life. Everyone is protesting from their places. Celebrities in the countrys showbiz arena also condemned the killings in Gaza and urges global conscience to awaken through social...

Daffodil University suspends lecturer for opposing student solidarity strike for Gaza

Daffodil International University has suspended Tahmina Rahman, a lecturer in its Department of Journalism, Media and Communication, after she opposed a student-led decision to participate in the global No Work, No School strike for Gaza. The suspension follows her warning to students that they...

11 jailed, including 7 ex-Sonali Bank officials, for Tk 1.38 crore embezzlement

A Dhaka court has sentenced 11 people, including seven former officials of Sonali Bank, to varying prison terms for embezzling Tk 1.38 crore from the banks Hotel Sheraton Branch. The convicted individuals include former Sonali Bank Managing Director Humayun Kabir and other senior officials, reports...