- Uncertainty surrounds around 800 million in Bangladeshi shipments
- Bus-truck collision kills 3 in Rajshahi
- Hamas fires rockets at Israeli cities
- ‘Swadhinata Concert’ with leading musicians in four cities on Friday
- Bangladesh Hockey team finalizes squad for AHF Cup
- July uprising creates atmosphere for free assembly
- Islami Bank MD sent on mandatory leave
- Jaya Ahsan condemns killings in Gaza, urges global conscience to awaken
- Chatradal to stand with black cloths tied to faces in protest against Israeli genocide
- Fulham stun Liverpool 3-2, snapping 26-game unbeaten league streak
- Bombs planted to target investigators in enforced disappearance cases: Chief Prosecutor
- Trump's Tariffs: Two Letters to be sent to the US in 48 hrs
- UK Labour MPs denied entry to Israel during West Bank visit
- Gaza genocide: 'No Work, No School' campaign to be observed on Monday
- Emon makes record for fastest half-century as Bangladeshi batters
- Sarjis Alam calls for nationwide protests in solidarity with Gaza on Monday
- Millions take to streets across US against Trump, Musk
- 61 pro-Awami League lawyers ordered to be sent to jail
- Starlink gets BIDA approval to launch operations in Bangladesh
- Record $3.29bn remittance inflow in March
We are not underestimating other teams: Sarwar Imran
Bangladesh womens team head coach Sarwar Imran expressed confidence in his teams preparation as Nigar Sultana Joty and her squad departed for Pakistan yesterday (April 3) afternoon to compete in the ICC Womens ODI World Cup Qualifier. Speaking to reporters at Dhaka Airport before their...
Joty confident as Bangladesh gear up for World Cup Qualifiers
Bangladesh womens cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Joty has set her sights on securing a place in the ICC Womens ODI World Cup as her team prepares to depart for Pakistan for the upcoming qualifier tournament. The qualifiers, set to begin on April 9, will determine the final teams for the...
Warning signs of heart disease in women
Heart disease in women is on the rise and a leading cause of death, but early symptoms are often overlooked. Dr. Bhushan Bari, a consultant cardiologist at Ruby Hall Clinic, emphasized the importance of awareness and recognizing warning signs for timely intervention. He also highlighted key...
Iran police disperse pro-hijab protesters outside parliament
Iranian police have dispersed a weeks-long sit-in by demonstrators supporting the mandatory head covering for women, state media reported, after authorities deemed the gathering illegal. The demonstrators -- largely women in black full-body robes -- have staged the sit-in since last month...
One judge handles 1,500 cases
Over 150,000 cases of women and child abuse are currently pending across country, putting immense pressure on the legal system. Judges are burdened with handling an average of 1,500 cases each, while also managing thousands of additional cases in the Childrens Court and the Human Trafficking...
Implementing prof Yunus’ philosophy to end violence against women
Bangladesh is witnessing widespread outrage over violence against women, with the tragic case of eight-year-old Asiya in Magura amplifying national grief. Reports of gender-based violence continue to dominate headlines, prompting protests and calls for justice. Women across the country are taking...
Violence against women: Students stage protest at Shahbagh
The students from 30 colleges in the capital have gathered at Shahbagh to demand the maximum punishment for perpetrators of violence, rape, and abuse against women. The students arrived in small processions and took position in front of the National Museum at Shahbagh on Tuesday afternoon....
JCD warns of protests if violence against women cannot be curbed
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) on Monday warned that it would take to the streets if the government fails to curb the growing violence against women and improve the law and order situation in the country, reports UNB. We have not announced any program so far that disrupts the activities of the...
Women’s presence in judiciary soars
Womens participation in Bangladeshs judiciary is rising, with an increasing presence in the Supreme Court, High Court, lower courts, and legal academia. Retired Appellate Division Justice Krishna Debnath highlighted this progress, noting that 625 out of 2,179 lower court judges are now women,...
BNP urges govt action over rising violence against women
BNP on Saturday expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in harassment and violence against women, urging the government to take immediate action to limit extremism. A person was seen stopping rickshaws to ask female students what they would wear at their university on the occasion of...
Early symptoms of silent diseases in women
Diabetes, heart disease and ovarian cancer can creep in without early warning signs. An Indian doctor explains how to spot them. Many diseases in women develop silently, making early detection challenging. Dr. Suneer Kaur Malhotra, associate director of obstetrics and gynecology at Max Super...
Bangladesh women’s team to face UAE in 2nd friendly match tomorrow
The Bangladesh womens national football team aims to restore some lost pride as they face hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the second and final friendly match at the UAE Football Association (Pitch 1) ground in Dubai tomorrow (Sunday). The match will kick off at 10 pm (BST), reports BSS....
Bangladesh women’s team lose FIFA friendly to UAE
Bangladesh womens football team lost the only FIFA friendly of their UAE tour by 3-1 to the UAE womens team on Wednesday. Skipper Afeida Khandaker scored the only goal for Bangladesh just before the first half ended. Bangladesh trailed 2-1 at the half time and needed a comeback. But they...
Women's football team reaches UAE safely
Bangladesh womens national football team reached United Arab Emirates (UAE) this morning (February 25) safely to take part in the two friendly matches against host UAE. The Bangladesh eve football team will play a FIFA Womens International Friendly Football match under the FIFA window on...
Butler clears the air on missing Ekushey Padak ceremony
Two-time SAFF champions, the Bangladesh national womens football team, were awarded the countrys second-highest civilian honor, the Ekushey Padak 2025, by the Interim Government for their contributions to sports. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus presented the award at a ceremony at Osmani...
Bridging the gender gap: 5 major projects to empower women
The government has initiated five major projects designed to improve the educational, economic, and social prospects of women across the country. These projects part of a wider gender equality strategy focus on skills development, entrepreneurship, and access to technology and aim to drive...
Afghan Taliban suspend women's radio station
Afghanistans Taliban authorities raided well-known womens radio station Radio Begum on Tuesday, arresting two employees, the broadcaster said, calling for the speedy release of its staff, AFP reported. The Taliban information ministry said the radio station had been suspended for multiple...
Bangladeshi women entrepreneurs to lead UK trade mission
A group of diverse and inspirational Bangladeshi women entrepreneurs representing eight businesses is set to lead a trade mission to the United Kingdom in February, with support from the UK Government SheTrades Programme. Their visit will involve high-level discussions with investors,...
Facilities for women to offer Jumma prayer at mosque in Bashundhara Block-N
Now women can perform the Jumma prayer on the first floor at Fakihul Millat Mufti Abdur Rahman (R) Jame Masjid located at Block-N in the capitals Bashundhara Residential Area. The authorities concerned have invited all women devotees to join the congregation. This under-construction mosque...
Interim govt concerned over restrictions on women’s recreation
The interim government on Thursday said it remains deeply concerned by reports of incidents of women being prevented from engaging in recreational activities, stressing that Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has been a lifelong champion of womens rights,reports UNB. We specifically condemn the...
Four Israeli women to be released in return for 200 Palestinians
Israel is expected to release 200 Palestinians in exchange for four female Israeli soldiers, a Hamas media official said, Press TV reported. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Nader Fakhouri, an official with the Prisoners Media Office affiliated with Hamas. Fakhouri said, The second...
Bangladesh's world cup path toughened after defeat
The Bangladesh womens cricket team suffered a heavy 9-wicket defeat to hosts West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series at St. Kitts. This loss puts Nigar Sultanas side in a challenging position to secure a direct spot in the 2025 Womens Cricket World Cup. To achieve automatic...
Tigress start U19 T20 World Cup defeating Nepal
Bangladeshs Under-19 womens team kicked off their T20 World Cup campaign with a win against Nepal, clinching a five-wicket victory with 40 balls to spare. In Bangi, Malaysia, wiining the toss the Tigress opted to bowled first. They dismantled Nepal for a mere 52 runs. Nepal lost five wickets...
100 reserved seats proposed for women
The Electoral and Constitutional Reform Commissions are submitting significant recommendations for women empowerment, including the increase in the number of reserved seats for women, and election system. According to the recommendation, 100 seats will be reserved for women, who will be elected...
'Not mandatory to send selectors in every tour'
A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official said on Wednesday (Jan 8) that it is not mandatory to send selectors with the national team in every tour. Quite a few eyebrows were raised as BCB did not include any member of the selection panel in the upcoming womens tour to West Indies. It was...
"When women thrive, entire communities and economies benefit"
Highlighting the importance of empowering women with the skills, resources and networks, Chargé dAffaires at the US Embassy Megan Bouldin on Wednesday said when women thrive, entire communities and economies benefit. The U.S. Embassy Dhaka, in partnership with BRAC Universitys Center for...