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Saturday, 18 January, 2025

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First case of HMPV detected in Bangladesh

After Japan, Malaysia, and India, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which caused alarm in China, has now been identified in Bangladesh. The infected individual is a woman reportedly from Bhairab of Kishoreganj district. This information was disclosed by the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control...

10 Banks in Crisis, culprits remain out of reach

The banking sector in Bangladesh is grappling with severe turmoil, plagued by a series of irregularities, including loan scams, defaults, and currency laundering. Among the institutions most affected, 10 banks are in particularly fragile conditions, with the culprits behind these financial crimes...

Railways face multiple challenges: Fouzul Kabir

Railway and Road Transport and Bridges Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Tuesday has stated that the railway is an affordable mode of transportation, allowing travel at minimal cost. However, our railway faces various challenges. He made this statement this morning at the official...

Tarique greets BD cricketers for historic 3-0 sweep against WI

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday greeted the Bangladesh Cricket Team for their historic 3-0 series victory over the West Indies with an impressive 80-run win in the third T20I, reports UNB. Congratulations to the Bangladesh Cricket Team on their outstanding 3-0 clean sweep in the T20...

Commerce adviser urges Swedish entrepreneurs to invest in SEZs

Adviser to the interim government on the Ministry of Commerce Sk Bashir Uddin on Wednesday urged the Swedish entrepreneurs to come up with more investment in Bangladesh, reports BSS. Bangladesh and Sweden have long-standing friendly relations. Sweden can further accelerate the relationship by...

Conspirators in India will not succeed: Hasnat

Hasnat Abdullah, convener of the anti-discrimination movement, claims that conspirators in India would not succeed, stating that the people of Bangladesh would not allow it. Speaking at a councilors rally in the capitals National Press Club auditorium on Wednesday, Hasnat accused fascist...

Bangladesh beat West Indies by 7 runs

Bangladesh beat West Indies in the first T20I by 7 runs at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent on Monday. After losing three consecutive ODIs, The tigers have finally managed to get back to winning ways. Rovman Powell played a spectacular knock during the run chase, but Mahedi Hasan had...

Misri’s visit to help advance Dhaka-Delhi relationships: India

India said on Friday that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misris recent visit to Dhaka will help in sustaining the bilateral engagement with Bangladesh with a view to addressing New Delhis concerns and advancing the relationship. Addressing a media briefing, Indian Ministry of External Affairs...

Indian FS arrives in Dhaka

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has arrived in Dhaka on Monday to participate in the Foreign Office Consultations of the two countries, reports The Business Satndard. He arrived in Dhaka in an Indian Air Force aircraft around 8:30 am this morning. Foreign ministry sources said the...

Direct flights between Bangladesh-Pakistan to begin soon

Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi SM Mahbubul Alam on Friday has said that direct flights between Bangladesh and Pakistan would commence soon. The announcement was made during his visit to the Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI). Alam revealed plans for an...

Nationwide survey on constitutional reform to begin Thursday

A nationwide public opinion survey will begin Thursday to gather citizens views on constitutional reform in Bangladesh, reports UNB. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics will carry out the survey across all 64 districts of the country, on behalf of the Constitutional Reform Commission. The...

Fakhrul expects Indians to respect Bangladesh's democratic aspirations

Denouncing the attack on the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday expected that Indians would respect the democratic aspirations of the citizens of the new Bangladesh. We hope that Indians would respect the democratic...

Did not want to give any room to the batters: Nahid Rana

Bangladesh pace bowler Nahid Rana felt duly rewarded for the consistent lines he bowled with the ball. The 22-year-old picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests and, in the process of doing so, was solely focused on not giving any room to the West Indian batters on the third day of the...

India must understand it’s not Sheikh Hasina's Bangladesh: Asif Nazrul

The interim governments Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser, Dr Asif Nazrul has strongly condemned the attack on the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, India, alleging a failure by the Indian government to ensure security for the diplomatic mission. In a post on his...

Hotels in Tripura announce no rooms, meals for Bangladeshi tourists

Tripura Hotel and Restaurant Owners Association of India announced that Bangladeshi citizens would no longer be allowed to stay in hotels across the state starting on Monday, reports NDTV. The top association of the travel sector in the northeast state of India said that hotels and restaurants...

Bowlers help WI edge ahead against Bangladesh after day 2

Jayden Seales delivered an exceptional performance on the second day of the second Test at Sabina Park, taking remarkable bowling figures of 15.5-10-5-4 as West Indies bowled Bangladesh out for 164, reports The Business Standard. Seales figures were the most economical in Test cricket since 1977...

Tripura hospital shuts door for Bangladeshi patients

Another hospital in India has announced it will no longer treat Bangladeshi patients, citing rising tensions over alleged anti-India sentiments and atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, reports Times of India. The ILS Hospital, a private multi-specialty facility in Agartala, announced its...

Touhid reaffirms Bangladesh's dedication to fostering interfaith harmony

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain on Wednesday reaffirmed Bangladeshs dedication to safeguarding religious sites and fostering interfaith harmony, reports BSS. He made the commitment while representing Bangladesh at the United Nations Global Conference on Safeguarding Religious Sites: A...

Indian FS leads Delhi at Bangladesh-India FOC next month: Touhid

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is scheduled to visit Dhaka in mid December to lead the Indian delegation at the next round of Bangladesh-India Foreign Office Consultation (FOC), signaling efforts to normalize bilateral relations between the two neighboring nations, reports BSS. I believe...

Electricity from Nepal will now reach Bangladesh

Electricity generated in Nepal will now reach Bangladesh via the Indian grid, marking the first trilateral power transaction, reports UNB. Md. Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser to Bangladeshs Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources; Haryana Chief Minister and Indian Minister for Power, and...

LC Margin for fertilizer imports relaxed

The import procedure for fertilizer has been streamlined to ensure a steady supply to farmers at the grassroots level. The Bangladesh Bank has relaxed the LC (letter of credit) margin for fertilizer imports, allowing LCs to be opened with a minimum margin, depending on the bank-customer...

Bangladesh suffer 0-1 defeat to Maldives

Bangladesh is off to a disappointing start in the two-match Bashundhara Group FIFA Tier-1 International friendlies as the hosts suffered a 0-1 goal defeat against Maldives in the first game at the crowded Bashundhara Kings Arena of the Bashundhara Sports Complex on Wednesday. Midfielder Ali...

Shanto ruled out of West Indies Tests due to injury

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto who suffered a groin injury while fielding during the second ODI against Afghanistan, will miss Mondays series-decider and also the West Indies Tests later this month. A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) press release confirmed the matter on Monday. Shanto...

Major reforms underway to improve train ticketing system: Advisor

The interim government is undertaking a series of initiatives aimed at making train ticket purchases easier, more transparent, and passenger-friendly. According to Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, adviser to the Ministry of Railways, Bangladesh Railway and the Ministry of Railways are working...

Series against Afghanistan: Bangladesh back in Sharjah after three decades

After nearly three decades, the Bangladesh team is back in Sharjah to play ODIsa three-match series against Afghanistan starting on Wednesday, reports UNB. Bangladeshs main aim in this series is to restore some pride after losing miserably in two consecutive series. In recent months,...

SAFF Champions return home

After winning the SAFF championship for the second consecutive time by defeating Nepal on their home ground, the Bangladesh womens football team returned home today. The team arrived with the trophy around 2:30 PM Bangladesh time. Following the previous celebration, the Bangladesh Football...

Tigresses win SAFF title again

Bangladesh have once again claimed the title of champion in the SAFF Womens Championship final, triumphing over Nepal. The Tigresses secured their supremacy by defeating Nepal once more. The Tigresses won the SAFF Womens Championship 2024 by defeating host Nepal 2-1 at Dasarath Stadium in...

Swedish envoy call on Foreign Secretary

Newly appointed Ambassador of Sweden to Bangladesh Nicolas Weeks paid introductory courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, reports BSS. During the meeting, the Foreign Secretary congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and thanked...