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Ex-NBR member Matiur sent to jail in arms case

2025-01-19 00:00:00

A metropolitan magistrate court in the city on Saturday sent former member of National Board of Revenue (NBR) Md Ratiur Rahman to jail in an arms case of Vatara Thana of the metropolis, reports BSS.Detective Branch of Police Sub-inspector Belal...

‘EU ready to support BD during its political transition’

2025-01-19 00:00:00

The European Union (EU) has said it remains ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition underpinned by the rule of law, human rights, and democracy, reports UNB.EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller met the leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami recently...

DU students issue 24-hr ultimatum to take action against Chhatra Union president

2025-01-19 00:00:00

A section of Dhaka University (DU) students held a protest march on Saturday and issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the university administration to take action against President of Chhatra Union Meghmallar Bosu for a 'extremist' Facebook post, reports UNB.The protest...

BNP exchanges views with ethnic minority leaders

2025-01-19 00:00:00

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held a views-exchange meeting with ethnic minority ethnic leaders at the party chairperson's Gulshan office on Saturday, reports BSS.BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, chairperson's advisory council member and Hindu Buddhist Christian Welfare Front Chairman...

War against extortion, encroachment will continue: Jamaat

2025-01-19 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Jan 18 (UNB): Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said the war against extortion and encroachment will continue until justice is established in the country.The Jamaat leader made the remarks while speaking at the workers' conference organised by the...

Govt holds zero tolerance against shrine attack

2025-01-19 00:00:00

The interim government has taken zero tolerance policy against any sort of attack on the shrines, reports BSS.All the police units have been ordered to investigate the cases stringently and arrest all those involved in the attacks on shrines, the...

'FB posts claiming SSF DG sheltered crime accused fabricated'

2025-01-19 00:00:00

Facebook (FB) posts claiming that DG of SSF had sheltered crime accused Ali Hussain Shishir in his apartment are fabricated, the chief adviser's press wing said on Saturday, reports BSS.It mentioned that a statement from a spokesperson of SSF said...

Zia's 89th birth anniv today

2025-01-19 00:00:00

The BNP celebrates the 89th birth anniversary of its founder and former President Ziaur Rahman today (Sunday) with due respect, reports UNB.Born on January 19, 1936 at Bagbari in Bogura, Ziaur Rahman, founded BNP in 1978 and became the country's...

Amir Khasru urges BNP men to follow Zia's ideology

2025-01-19 00:00:00

BNP standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday called upon the party leaders and workers to follow the ideology, philosophy and thoughts of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, reports BSS."President Ziaur Rahman established Bangladesh as an economically strong and...

Participants, mostly youths, converge on the Central Shaheed Minar during the 'March for Justice' protest

2025-01-19 00:00:00

Participants, mostly youths, converge on the Central Shaheed Minar during the 'March for Justice' protest programme organised by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal to press for trial and punishment for the terrorist activities carried out by now-banned Chhatra League during the regime...

Arla Foods celebrates launches of three brands

2025-01-19 00:00:00

Arla Foods celebrates launches of three brandsArla Foods Bangladesh Limited, a leading dairy company, successfully launched three brands in 2024. The company celebrated this achievement at all its distribution houses, company's head office in Dhaka and its factory in Gazipur...

PRAN showcases 500 products at DITF

2025-01-19 00:00:00

PRAN showcases 500 products at DITFPRAN, a leading food processing company, is showcasing around 500 products at the ongoing 29th Dhaka International Trade Fair at Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center at Purbachal in Dhaka. The company's extensive range includes beverages, confectionery,...

Dhaka Int'l Yarn Show ends

2025-01-19 00:00:00

The four-day Dhaka Int'l Yarn and Fabric Show concluded on Saturday, with a call to foreign investors to increase their investments in Bangladesh's textile and apparel sector.Conference and Exhibition Management Services (CEMS-Global USA) and China Council for the Promotion of...

DITF becomes weekend hotspot for shoppers and families

2025-01-19 00:00:00

The Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2025 has become a vibrant weekend attraction for families, drawing large crowds to the Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center (BCFEC) in Purbachal despite its distance from central Dhaka.Eighteen days into the month-long event, the...

Finlay Shopping Mall opens in Ctg

2025-01-19 00:00:00

Finlay Properties Limited inaugurated the Finlay South City Shopping Mall in a grand ceremony at Bahaddarhat in Chattogram city on Friday.The event, filled with vibrancy and festivity, marked a significant milestone for the city's commercial landscape, says a statement.Dr Shahadat...

Skilled workforce needed ‘to unlock ICT potential’

2025-01-19 00:00:00

FE REPORTDeveloping a skilled workforce including a large number of youths is essential to unlock the potential of Bangladesh's ICT sector. Proper training and guidance, adopting a comprehensive ICT master plan and concerted efforts of the public and private sectors...

ONE Bank opens Sub-Branch in Feni

2025-01-19 00:00:00

ONE Bank opens Sub-Branch in FeniONE Bank PLC has opened Mizan Road Sub-Branch under its Feni Branch on Thursday. Md. Zahidul Islam, Executive Vice President & Incharge Operations Division, Mohammad Shahid Ul Haque, Executive Vice President & Head of Retail...

Workshop on Sustainability and Climate-related Financial Disclosures

2025-01-19 00:00:00

A two-day workshop on Sustainability and Climate-related Financial Disclosures began at EBL head office in Dhaka on Saturday. Some of the participants are seen in the picture: (Form left to right) Saiful Islam, Head of Risk Management Division, and Riad...

Govt focuses on small, people-oriented projects to boost ADP implementation

2025-01-19 00:00:00

The interim government is considering small, people-oriented development projects to address the slow implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP). According to the Planning Ministry sources, the advisers, in the last couple of ECNEC meetings, have focused on this issue...

Tigers' fielding coach Nic Pothas steps down

2025-01-19 00:00:00

Bangladesh national cricket team's Fielding Coach, Nic Pothas, has stepped down from his role, reports UNB.Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) it confirmed on Friday.Nic came to the decision to leave his Bangladesh job with one year to go on his contract...

Abahani beat Rahmatganj in BPL

2025-01-19 00:00:00

Abahani Limited edged past Rahmatganj Muslim and Friends Society by a solitary goal in the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Premier League Football at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Shipahi Mustofa Kamal Stadium in the city on Saturday, reports BSS.After the barren first half,...

Junior Tigresses make winning start to U-19 T20 WC

2025-01-19 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Jan 18 (BSS): Bangladesh Under-19 Women's team made a solid start to the ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup by romping to a five-wicket win over Nepal at Bangi, Malaysia on Saturday.Bangladesh girl skittled Nepal out for just 52...

Bandarban road crashes kill three bikers

2025-01-19 00:00:00

BANDARBAN, Jan 18 (BSS): Three motorcyclists were killed in a road accident at Alikadam upazila of the district this afternoon.The deceased were identified as Belal, 30, son of Mashuk Ahmed, Minhaj, 18, son of Mintu Syed Akbar and Sayed Amin,...

Ramrai Dighi witnesses influx of migratory birds

2025-01-19 00:00:00

THAKURGAON, Jan 18 (UNB): Ramrai Dighi, a historic water body in Ranisankail upazila of Thakurgaon district, widely known as Ranisagar, has witnessed a massive influx of migratory birds this winter, drawing the attention of nature enthusiasts in general from far...

Public sufferings mount as bridge collapses in Chandpur

2025-01-19 00:00:00

OUR CORRESPONDENTCHANDPUR, Jan 18: Public sufferings have mounted as the dilapidated Roghunathpur Bridge has collapsed recently in Kochua upazila of the district, cutting off road communications with other places of the district.The bridge connected Hajiganj and Kochua upazilas of the...

Unauthorised stone extraction goes on unhindered in Sylhet

2025-01-19 00:00:00

OUR CORRESPONDENT SYLHET, Jan 18: Illegal stone extraction, predominantly by a section of people possessing political influence, is going on unabated in different places of Sylhet district, creating environmental hazards. Despite regular administrative drives to stop the illegal activity, stone...

BANGLADESH DEVELOPMENT BANK HOLDS MANAGERS CONFCE-2025

2025-01-19 00:00:00

BANGLADESH DEVELOPMENT BANK HOLDS MANAGERS CONFCE-2025 Bangladesh Development Bank PLC held its Managers Conference-2025 at the bank's Head Office on Saturday. Ahmed Ismet, Chairman, Board of Directors of the bank, attended the conference as the chief guest while Managing Director...

Bangladesh Commerce Bank holds Business Conference

2025-01-19 00:00:00

Bangladesh Commerce Bank holds Business ConferenceBangladesh Commerce Bank Limited (BCBL) Business Conference-2025 was held at a city hotel on Saturday. Md Ataur Rahman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, was present as the chief guest. Md Mohasin Miah, Chairman of...

BSTI to formulate MEPS standards for LED lamps

2025-01-19 00:00:00

Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) is going to formulate standards for LED lamps designed to produce more light with less electricity, focusing on the issue of energy savings, says a statement. To this end, a technical workshop on 'Minimum...

BADC SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH BANYAN FOR FERTILISER IMPORT

2025-01-19 00:00:00

BADC SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH BANYAN FOR FERTILISER IMPORT The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) has signed an agreement with China's Banyan International Training Ltd for the import of 440,000 tonnes of high-quality Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertiliser in 2025. The agreement...