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Monday, 24 March, 2025

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BSCPLC cuts internet price by 10%

The Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC) on Sunday announced a 10 per cent reduction in the prices of all types of internet services, reports UNB. This decision was made at the companys board meeting on Saturday. Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for Post,...

Bangladesh-Pakistan series switched to T20s ahead of Asia Cup & World Cup

Bangladesh and Pakistan have scrapped ODIs from their upcoming bilateral series, opting instead for T20 matches as both teams prepare for this years Asia Cup in India and next years ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh was originally set to tour Pakistan in May for a three ODI...

BJKS demands end to overcharging, harassment during Eid travel

Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (BJKS) on Sunday demanded an end to the anarchy of excessive fare collection and passenger harassment during Eid travel, reports UNB. The organization made the demand in a statement that reads that anarchy in releasing extra fares from the passengers of road,...

Bangladesh, UNOPS sign project document to train female peacekeepers

The government and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) signed the Project Document on Enhancement of the Capacity of BIPSOT to Train Female Peacekeepers at the Economic Relations Division (ERD) in the Capital. The project document was recently signed by Md. Shahriar Kader...

Every moment we are learning from him, says Ridoy about Hamza

Midfielder Md Ridoy, who has been training closely with Hamza Choudhury for the past two sessions, expressed that they are learning from Hamza every moment. Hamza Bhai is a high-quality footballer; he plays at the top level. We always ask him what to do and how to improve, and he always gives us...

No date set yet for Tarique Rahman’s return, says Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Saturday that no date has yet been set for the return of the partys Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, from London. We havent fixed a specific date yet, but he will return when we believe it is the right time, Fakhrul said. He made the...

Won't allow fascists to find shelter in Bangladesh: Attorney General

Bangladeshs Attorney general Md. Asaduzzaman has pledged that the country will not allow fascists to take refuge within its borders. He emphasized that this commitment is non-negotiable. Speaking as the chief guest at an Iftar party organized by the civic society at Kabirpur Secondary School in...

Bangladesh, Mexico see excellent opportunity to enhance bilateral cooperation

Bangladesh and Mexico have acknowledged that 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, a milestone that presents an excellent opportunity to further enhance bilateral cooperation, reports UNB. María Teresa Mercado Pérez, Undersecretary (Deputy...

Shilpakala Academy to hold Eid celebrations

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) announced on Thursday that, for the first time, it will organise an Eid celebration, embracing the countrys diverse cultural heritage. The academy will host the programme, titled Elo Khushir Eid, at its Nandan Moncho on March 30 from 7:00 pm onwards, marking...

Rapid Himalayan ice melt puts Bangladesh at risk: UN

The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the rapid melting of Himalayan glaciers, highlighting severe consequences for countries in the region, including Bangladesh. A new report cautions that without significant reductions in carbon emissions, the impact of glacier loss will be...

Australia to issue visas for Bangladeshis from Dhaka

Australia has conveyed to Bangladesh that they would now process visas for Bangladeshi citizens from its High Commission in Dhaka. Australian Home Minister Tony Burke called Bangladesh Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury over phone today (March 20) to inform him about the...

‘Khaleda Zia to return home in mid-April’

UK BNP president MA Malek said that the party chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia will return home in mid-April, reports BSS. He revealed the information after an iftar mahfil organized by Noakhali Nationalist Forum UK on Wednesday evening local time in London to pray for the recovery of Khaleda Zia....

Bangladesh, Iran for boosting economic, cultural cooperation

Bangladesh and Iran have stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations with particular emphasis on economic and cultural cooperation. Both sides laid emphasis on the issue when Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mansour Chavoshi paid a courtesy call on...

‘It’s like our Messi has come’

Bangladesh national football team captain Jamal Bhuyan said today (March 19) that Hamza Choudhurys arrival feels like Bangladeshs own Messi is coming. Jamal was the first expat player to don the green and red jersey making his debut in 2013. His arrival sparked a lot of hype, as has Hamzas...

Bangladesh condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza

The government has expressed its strongest condemnation and deep concern over the resumption of Israeli military aggression on the Gaza Strip. This renewed violence has led to extensive loss of innocent civilian lives, including children and women and has further worsened the already dire...

Thunderstorms with hail may disrupt weather across regions

Several parts of the country may experience thunderstorms accompanied by hail from Thursday, March 20, according to a forecast issued by the Meteorological Office on Wednesday. Meteorologist Hafizur Rahman stated that a low-pressure extension has spread to West Bengal and surrounding areas,...

Met office forecasts dry weather over country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) Wednesday forecasted that weather may remain mainly dry across the country for the next 24 begins from this morning, reports BSS. The BMD said: Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. The forecast begins from 9am...

Railway spends 2.5 taka for every 1 taka earned

The Bangladesh Railway sector is trapped in a perpetual cycle of financial losses. Despite increased spending to manage public transportation, revenues have not kept pace, resulting in mounting deficits. The expenditure on running the railway system has now reached more than two and a half times...

Papon spotted shopping in London

Former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon has been seen in London. A source confirmed he is staying at an elite hotel in Central London. On March 18, he was spotted shopping at a nearby Sainsburys supermarket. Following the change of government in Bangladesh, several...

Qatar extends full support to Bangladesh's reform agenda

Qatar has extended its full support to the reform agenda of Bangladeshs Interim Government, the Ambassador of the oil-rich Gulf kingdom of Qatar Seraya Ali Al-Qahtani said on Tuesday. Ambassador Al-Qahtani called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here,...

Sports adviser to meet BFF president over Fahamedul issue

Bangladesh Youth and Sports adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain is set to meet Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Tabith Awal on Wednesday to discuss the exclusion of Italy-based Bangladeshi footballer Fahamedul Islam from the national team. Bangladesh national team head coach Javier...

Govt forms committee to strengthen BSEC

The interim government has formed a four-member committee to strengthen the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC). The committee will work on the development of the local stock market, according to a circular issued by the Financial Institutions Division (FID) of the Finance...

BFIDC’s rubber plantation lease renewal for 38,184 Acres

The Bangladesh Forest Industries Development Corporation (BFIDC) and the Forest Department have signed a 40-year agreement to renew the lease for rubber plantations. A media releases signed by Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Ministrys Public Relation Officer Dipankar Bar reads that the...

Jamuna Rail Bridge inaugurated; trains to operate at 120 km/h

Bangladeshs largest railway bridge, the much-anticipated Jamuna Rail Bridge, was officially inaugurated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, marking a major milestone in the countrys rail connectivity. With this launch, trains will now travel at speeds of 120 km/h, significantly improving travel between Dhaka...

Gabbard's remarks on Bangladesh misleading, damaging to its image: CA press wing

The interim government has expressed deep concern and distress over remarks made by US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard regarding Bangladesh in an interview with Indian television channel NDTV World. The interim government has noted with deep concern and distress the remarks...

Bangladesh, Australia want cooperation to enable mobility of skilled workforce

Bangladesh and Australia on Monday emphasized enhancing collaboration between Bangladeshs Technical Training Centres (TTCs) and Australias Technical and Further Education (TAFE) for ensuring mutual recognition of degrees and upgrading technical education standards of Bangladesh to enable the...

Malaysia keen to assist Bangladesh in expat voting

Malaysia has expressed its interest in helping the Bangladesh Election Commission facilitate a Voting system for expatriate Bangladeshis ahead of the next parliamentary election. Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Mohammad Suhaimi Othman told banglanews24.com following a meeting at the EC...

UK to boost investment in Bangladesh’s growth

Bangladesh and the United Kingdom have strengthened their longstanding economic partnership through high-level trade and investment discussions, emphasizing education, aviation, and renewable energy, reports BSS. UK Investment Minister Baroness Gustafsson of Chesterton CBE recently met with...