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Third language push aims to boost global job prospects

For decades, Bangladeshi migrant workers have been known for their resilience and hard work in foreign lands. But in an increasingly competitive global labour market, physical endurance alone is no longer enough. Communication is fast becoming the decisive factor, reports UNB.Foreign language proficiency is emerging as a key determinant of...

Puppets, paint and a roaring tiger delight children

A giant tiger puppet burst onto the stage, sending young Maisha reaching for her phone to capture the moment. She had earlier competed in a drawing contest at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair at Bangla Academy before joining her parents at the Shishu Chattar in Suhrawardy Udyan on Friday, reports...

Rice gets dearer, vegetable prices ease

Prices of different varieties of rice increased by Tk 3.0-4.0 per kg while that of vegetables, lemon and cucumber declined over the last few days in the city markets, according to trading sources.Traders said seasonal coarse rice Swarna was selling at Tk 58-60 per kg while medium varieties such as...

CIID seizes Tk 38.04m foreign currencies at HSIA

The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials recovered foreign currencies worth Tk 38.04 million at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital on Friday, according to its press release.Acting on a tip-off, the CIID officials conducted a raid on a Bangkok-bound flight, BS-217, and recovered the foreign...

BD at OIC meeting condemns Israeli land law, calls for permanent Gaza ceasefire

Bangladesh has denounced the recent Israeli attempt to annex occupied Palestinian territory, said a spokesman of the foreign ministry on Friday.Addressing the Open-Ended Executive Committee meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at foreign ministers' level, Bangladesh's foreign minister, Dr Khalilur Rahman, reiterated Dhaka's long-standing position that the only...

Police arrest 7 AL women activists

Police arrested seven women activists of Awami League (AL) from a sudden procession in the capital's Dhanmondi area on Friday morning.Driver of a microbus that was used for carrying the AL activists was also detained. Police also seized the microbus.Assistant commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Dhanmondi zone, Shah Mostofa...

Bailed 'offenders' to report weekly: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir has said suspects released on bail in cases involving extortion, mugging, drug dealing and juvenile gangs will be required to report weekly to local police stations to prevent repeat offences, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking during a visit to Mohammadpur in Dhaka on Thursday night,...

Weather _2026-02-28

Weather may remain dry with partly cloudy sky until 6:00 pm today (Saturday). Night temperature may remain unchanged and day temperature may rise slightly. The highest temperature was recorded on Friday, at 32.9 degrees Celsius in Patuakhali, while the lowest was 13.1 degrees Celsius in Panchagarh. The sun sets in...