Bangladesh secured a place in the semi-finals of the Women's Kabaddi World Cup after defeating Thailand 40-31, guaranteeing a medal in the tournament, reports UNB.The first half saw intense competition, with Bangladesh leading 14-12 at halftime. Thailand pushed hard in...
Taijul Islam has etched his name at the top of Bangladesh's Test bowling records, surpassing Shakib Al Hasan to become the country's highest wicket-taker in the format, reports bdnews24.com.The left-arm spinner drew level with Shakib's tally of 246 wickets during...
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has officially launched its bancassurance services, enabling customers to access insurance directly through the bank. Customers can now obtain both life and general insurance services from any UCB branch across the country, says a press...
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (AFP): A US-European rift over the future of Ukraine is set to overshadow a G20 summit starting in South Africa on Saturday further marked by Donald Trump's pointed absence.The Johannesburg gathering is being attended by a host...
KAZI ZAHIN HASAN | 2025-11-23 00:00:00
The previous government repeatedly accused the poultry companies of manipulating the price of eggs and chicken. But what did really happen? First, when Russia invaded Ukraine, the import price of most feed materials increased. This was beyond the control of...
FE REPORT | 2025-11-23 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has advised its members to immediately inspect their factory buildings for any structural flaws following Friday's earthquake, warning of possible aftershocks and urging factories to strengthen safety systems.In a notification issued on...
TOKYO, Nov 22 (AFP): Shiina Ito has had fewer Chinese customers at her Tokyo jewellery shop since Beijing issued a travel warning in the wake of a diplomatic spat, but she said she was not concerned.A souring of Beijing-Tokyo relations...
The Chinese business community in Bangladesh say cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is poised for transition as the coming decade of Bangladesh-China BRI cooperation is likely to centre on diversifying industry, improving manufacturing competitiveness and broadening Bangladesh's...
A partial view of the discussion meeting between the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCCI) and the visiting 11-member business delegation from Yunnan Province, China, held at the BCCCI office in Dhaka recently. The BCCCI delegation was led...
BRAC Bank, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Open-Source Network (BdOSN), has successfully organised two three-day training programmes under its flagship women entrepreneur initiative, 'Amrai TARA', in Jamalpur and Mymensingh, says a press release.Held from October 20-22, 2025 in Jamalpur and...
Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), organised a seminar on "Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking" under its flagship PrimeAcademia initiative recently, says a press release.The session was conducted by Syed Sazzad Haider Chowdhury,...
FE REPORT | 2025-11-23 00:00:00
BHL Group, one of the country's leading diversified conglomerates, is committed to ensuring innovation and quality of its tiles and sanitary products, aiming to earn customers' trust. The BHL Group began its journey with the import of ceramic tiles, gradually...
MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2025-11-23 00:00:00
Many big businesses now view the capital market as an alternative to bank financing after the single borrower exposure limit was reduced to 25 per cent of a bank's capital from 35 per cent.They have already exhausted the limit set...
Sarwar Jahan and Ishrat Jahan | 2025-11-23 00:00:00
Private universities have become pivotal in expanding access to higher education in Bangladesh, particularly in response to rising demand and the limited capacity of public institutions. This paper examines the barriers and opportunities influencing the transformation of private universities toward...
NUSRAT KARIM MOUMI | 2025-11-23 00:00:00
She made a perfect presentation-well-prepared slides, solid facts, proper research and innovative ideas. Still, when she got to the stage, her self-doubt kicked in. "What if I missed something?"-she thought. Her voice trembled; despite having well-researched solutions, she forgot to...
Epan Mohammad Arman and Sheikh Shabab Tawkee Rupok | 2025-11-23 00:00:00
Bangladesh is facing a youth puzzle it has not fully solved. Nearly one-third of the population is between 15 and 29, making it one of the youngest countries in the region. We often call this a big advantage, yet many...
Hisham Khan | 2025-11-23 00:00:00
Since late 2023, the way young people interact with the internet has changed drastically. The shift has moved from seeking information to demanding instant answers. LLM-based AI applications like ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, and Gemini have transformed user behaviou—today's youths no...
BEIRUT, Nov 22 (AFP): An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed one person on Saturday, the Lebanese health ministry said, in the latest attack on the area despite a nearly year-long ceasefire between Israel and militant group Hezbollah.In a statement,...
HANOI, Nov 22 (AFP): Rescuers raced to find more than a dozen people still missing on Saturday after a week of heavy flooding in Vietnam, where authorities said at least 55 people have died.Relentless rain has lashed south-central Vietnam since...
BRASÍLIA, Nov 22 (AFP): Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken from house arrest into police custody on Saturday to prevent him from escaping as he appeals a conviction for a failed coup attempt, the Supreme Court said.The far-right firebrand...
LIMA, Nov 22 (AFP): A Peruvian court issued an international arrest warrant Friday for former prime minister Betssy Chavez who has taken refuge at Mexico's embassy in Lima as she awaits trial for her alleged role in a 2022 coup...
WASHINGTON, Nov 22 (AFP): Months of sniping melted away Friday as New York's incoming leftist mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump were all smiles at a White House meeting-promising to set aside their feud and cooperate on the city's...
WASHINGTON, Nov 22 (AFP): US President Donald Trump announced he will end the temporary status protecting Somali immigrants in Minnesota from deportation, claiming on Friday that his latest cut to refugee programs was a crime prevention measure.In a post on...
BELÉM, Nov 22 (AFP): Australia and Turkey finalised a deal Friday to share responsibilities for hosting next year's UN climate summit, resolving a long-running standoff over the event, according to the agreement seen by AFP.The unusual compromise-in which Turkey hosts...
LONDON, Nov 22 (BBC/AFP): Ukraine's allies will seek to "strengthen" a US plan to end the war with Russia when they meet at the G20 summit in South Africa, UK PM Sir Keir Starmer has said.The summit begins a day...
DINAJPUR, Nov 22 (bdnews24.com): At least four people have been killed when a bus collided with a three-wheeled passenger vehicle, locally known as an easy bike, in Dinajpur Sadar Upazila.The crash occurred at around 2pm in Nashipur, outside the Wheat...
ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY, Kushtia, Nov 22 (BSS): Islamic University (IU) celebrated its 47th University Day on Saturday with vibrant and day-long programmes on the campus.Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah inaugurated the day-long programme by hoisting the national flag while Pro...
OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2025-11-23 00:00:00
Slow progress in two government bridge construction projects has left hundreds of thousands of people to face serious inconveniences for years in Cox's Bazar and Sylhet.Our correspondent from Cox's Bazar reports, hundreds of thousands of people have been facing much...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-11-23 00:00:00
MANIKGANJ, Nov 22: Bitter gourd cultivation has been increasing every year in Manikganj Sadar upazila. Farmers are opting to cultivate the crop on a large scale, hoping for good yield with relatively lower production costs. But this year, natural disasters...
Haradhan Sarker | 2025-11-23 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank (BB) in the current regime of the interim government is committed to reforming the banking sector. It is a long-awaited requirement to streamline the banking system of the country, and fortunately, the steps already taken by the central...
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