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Arrest warrants against 19 absconding sailors

2024-12-22 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Dec 21 (UNB): Arrest warrants have been issued for 19 sailors who are absconding with Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDC) from sea-going vessels.A notice signed by Commodore Mohammad Maksud Alam, director general of Department of Shipping, disclosed the names of...

Former food secy Ismail Hossain on remand

2024-12-22 00:00:00

Former food secretary Ismail Hossain was taken on a two-day police remand from the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court in the capital on Saturday, reports BSS.The Immigration Police detained him at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at about 10:00 pm Friday...

Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal speaking at a rally

2024-12-22 00:00:00

BNP Chairperson's Adviser Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal speaking at a rally organised by Bangladesh Ganotantrik Parishad in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the capital on Saturday — Focus Bangla

Munshiganj BNP infighting leaves 10 injured

2024-12-22 00:00:00

Munshiganj, Dec 21 (UNB): At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) over establishing supremacy in Munshiganj Sadar upazila on Saturday.Five of the injured sustained bullet wounds, said Sajib Dey,...

Jamaat chief accuses AL of murderous politics even before coming to power

2024-12-22 00:00:00

MOULVIBAZAR, Dec 21 (UNB): Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has accused the Awami League (AL) of engaging in murderous politics even before coming to power, beginning with the October 28, 2023, sit-in.He was speaking at a member conference, organised...

BNP, allies to announce fresh action programme soon

2024-12-22 00:00:00

The BNP is set to announce a joint programme of action with its like-minded parties very soon, to press home their various demands, including to hold the next national election within a reasonable timeframe, reports UNB."We, together with BNP and...

Former England winger Eastham dies aged 88

2024-12-22 00:00:00

LONDON, Dec 21 (AFP): George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has died at the age of 88, his former club Stoke City announced on their website on Saturday.Eastham, whose father also named George once played for...

Netflix inks US broadcast deal with FIFA for 2027 and 2031 women's World Cups

2024-12-22 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Dec 21 (Reuters): FIFA and Netflix have signed a deal to broadcast the 2027 and 2031 editions of the Women's World Cup in the United States, world soccer's governing body said on Friday.FIFA said the Women's World Cup...

Fakirerpool team taste 1st win in BPL

2024-12-22 00:00:00

Fakirerpool Young Men's Club tasted their first win in the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football beating Chittagong Abahani Limited by 2-0 goals held at Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Saturday, reports BSS.In the proceeding, forward Sayed...

Rangpur confirm NCL T20 final, handing Metro first defeat

2024-12-22 00:00:00

Rangpur Division confirmed the final of the NCL T20 as the first team after edging Dhaka Metro past by four wickets in a tight first Qualifier contest at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, reports BSS.For Metro which won all...

Fortis, Wanderers split points in BPL

2024-12-22 00:00:00

Fortis Football Club split points with Dhaka Wanderers Club when their match ended in a 1-1 goal draw in the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football held at Bashundhara Kings Arena in the capital on Saturday, reports BSS.In the...

Bangladesh Int'l Badminton Challenge concludes

2024-12-22 00:00:00

The Younex-sunrise Bangladesh Sr. International Badminton Challenge concluded Saturday at Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium in the capital, reports BSS.In the men's singles event, Viren Nettasinghe of Sri Lanka emerged champion beating Xiaodong Sheng of Canada 21-12, 21-17 in the...

Manchester City's Norwegian striker

2024-12-22 00:00:00

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom : Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on Saturday. — AFP

Nahida stars on opening day of first ever three-day cricket

2024-12-22 00:00:00

As Bangladesh Women cricketers started their first class cricket journey, left-arm spinner Nahida Akter marked it in style with seven-wicket haul at Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Saturday, reports BSS.Nahida conceded just 48 runs after bowling 27 overs for...

Rahmatganj beat 10-man Brothers Union in BPL football

2024-12-22 00:00:00

Rahmatganj Muslim and Friends Society registered their third win in the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football beating 10-man Brothers Union Club by 3-1 goals at Shaheed Bir Srestha Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj on Saturday, reports...

Three lives lost on roads in two dists

2024-12-22 00:00:00

Three people were killed on Saturday in road accidents in two districts, reports BSS.In Tangail two people were killed when a bus hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Ashekpur Bypass area of the town on morning. The deceased are CNG driver...

ACC finds payroll discrepancy at Sylhet Gas Fields Limited

2024-12-22 00:00:00

SYLHET, Dec 21 (UNB): The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has detected irregularities in the payroll of Sylhet Gas Fields Limited, a state-owned entity under Petrobangla.ACC officials revealed the information after a raid on the gas fields' administrative office on Thursday afternoon.ACC...

Minor girl burned to death in Natore fire

2024-12-22 00:00:00

NATORE, Dec 21 (UNB): A one-year-old girl-child tragically lost her life in a fire that broke out at a house in Shimultala, Baraigram upazila of Natore district, early Friday.The deceased was identified as Aliza Khatun, granddaughter of Kayes Mollah of...

Rampant sand lifting from river puts villages under threat

2024-12-22 00:00:00

SUNAMGANJ, Dec 21 (UNB): Unchecked sand mining from the Chela River has resulted in devastating riverbank erosion, posing a grave threat to agricultural land, educational institutions, markets and forcing many people to move to other places.The river has already devoured...

Massive garlic farming at Chalanbeel in Pabna

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-12-22 00:00:00

PABNA, Dec 21: After the paddy harvest, garlic is being cultivated on the same land without tillage in Chalanbeel and some other places of the district this season.According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), a vast tract of land...

Building success through patience and connection at new workplace

SEYED MOSAYEB ALAM | 2024-12-22 00:00:00

Starting a new job can feel overwhelming. You're excited to prove yourself, but figuring out how everything works can be tricky in Bangladesh, where relationships and respect for seniority matter, understanding the workplace culture is critical to doing well. If...

Chittagong University wins championship title

FE YOUTH DESK | 2024-12-22 00:00:00

The Network of Young Biotechnologists of Bangladesh has organised the Bangladesh National Biotechnology Thesis Presentation Contest - 2024 for the first time. The final round of the competition took place on December 20, 2024, Friday, at the Central Kochi Kacha...

Chonk: The ‘purr-fect’ start for Bangladesh's first dry cat food brand

SAMIHA MAMUN | 2024-12-22 00:00:00

Bangladesh is a nation overflowing with several thousands of pet lovers. Astonishingly, about 70 per cent of pet-owners are nurturing a purring companion. They finally witnessed the dawn of a homegrown solution to a long-standing problem regarding quality and affordable...

AGRANI BANK TRAINING WORKSHOP BEGINS

2024-12-22 00:00:00

Agrani Bank Training Institute (ABTI) organised a three-day training workshop on 'Awareness of internal control and compliance' that began on Saturday. Agrani Bank's Chief Executive Officer Md Anwarul Islam inaugurated the workshop as the chief guest and conducted a session....

ENERGYPRIMA LIMITED HOLDS 17TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2024-12-22 00:00:00

The 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Energyprima Limited (EPL) was held at Chowmuhani 113MW HFO-based Power Plant in Begumganj, Noakhali, recently. The meeting was presided over by Dr Kamaluddin Ahmed, a shareholder of the company. Director Shahadat Hossain, Company...

METLIFE CUSTOMERS TO GET DISCOUNTS AT OCEAN PARADISE HOTELS

2024-12-22 00:00:00

MetLife Bangladesh has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ocean Paradise Hotels and Resort. Through this MoU, policy-owners of MetLife Bangladesh will benefit from a discount of up to 50 per cent for room rates at the hotel....

FSIB BARISHAL ZONE HOLDS BUSINESS REVIEW MEETING

2024-12-22 00:00:00

First Security Islami Bank PLC Barishal Zone organised a 'Business Review Meeting' at a hotel in Barishal on Friday. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Chairman of the bank, was present as the chief guest. Presided over by Md Sirajul Islam, Deputy Managing...

National Bank holds Regional Business Conference --

2024-12-22 00:00:00

National Bank hosted its Regional Business Conference (Dhaka) at Anchor Tower in Dhaka on Saturday. Abdul Awal Mintoo, Chairman of National Bank, was present as the chief guest. The conference was attended by Moazzam Hossain, Vice Chairman & Sponsor Director;...

Luxury brands focus on cheaper goods for middle-class shoppers

2024-12-22 00:00:00

PARIS, Dec 21 (Reuters): Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasize scarves, belts, wallets and home...

Haison to host BD business mission to Japan in 2025

2024-12-22 00:00:00

Haison International, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) ITPO Tokyo, is set to organise a business mission from Bangladesh to Japan at the end of April 2025.A three-member coordinating team is currently in Tokyo to finalise...