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Man City held by Inter Milan in opener

2024-09-20 00:00:00

MANCHESTER, England, Sept 19 (Agencies): Inter Milan escaped Etihad Stadium with a surprise 0-0 draw against Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, exacting a small measure of revenge for their narrow loss to Pep Guardiola's side in the...

Latham, Williamson lead New Zealand's riposte

2024-09-20 00:00:00

GALLE, Sri Lanka, Sept 19 (Agencies): Tom Latham and Kane Williamson led New Zealand's fightback with sparkling half-centuries as the Black Caps reached 255-4 on the rain-hit second day of their opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle to trail...

Kohli's dismissal makes Bangladesh analyst look like magician: Tamim

2024-09-20 00:00:00

CHENNAI, Sept 19 (India Today Sports Desk): Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal praised the Bangladeshi analyst for his meticulous planning behind Virat Kohli's dismissal on Day 1 of the series-opening Test in Chennai. Kohli's much-anticipated return to red-ball cricket on...

Ashwin-Jadeja rearguard hurts Tigers

2024-09-20 00:00:00

CHENNAI, India, Sept 19 (AFP): A counter-attacking century from Ravichandran Ashwin pulled India to a "good position" at 339-6 on day one of the first Test after Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud rattled the hosts with four wickets on Thursday.India...

16 get life term for killing man in Patuakhali

2024-09-20 00:00:00

PATUAKHALI, Sept 19 (UNB): A Patuakhali court on Thursday sentenced 16 people to life term in jail in a case over the killing of a man centring union parishad election in Sadar upazila around 13 years back.District Additional Sessions Judge...

Red lady papaya farming gets popular in Gopalganj

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-09-20 00:00:00

GOPALGANJ, Sept 19: Red lady papaya cultivation is gaining popularity among farmers of Kasiani upazila in the district due to huge profits.Farmers say the papaya has proved a profitable vegetable crop in this region.Nayab Mollah, a farmer of Pona village...

300 structures disappear as Bakkhali erosion fury rages

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-09-20 00:00:00

COX'S BAZAR, Sept 19: Erosion fury of the Bakkhali in Ramu upazila of Cox's Bazar is threatening existence of a large number of structures on the river's bank. Onslaughts of the river erosion have intensified in the recent time after...

A peaceful learning environment key to success

2024-09-20 00:00:00

Students need more than just a good desk and chair; they require an atmosphere that supports focus and learning. A comfortable environment can greatly enhance a student's ability to study. The impact of one's surroundings on academic success cannot be...

Are police fulfilling duties sincerely?

2024-09-20 00:00:00

It has become apparent that the traffic police are not performing their duties as effectively as before. Traffic rules are being flouted with impunity, while the police stand idly by, failing to manage the situation. A CNG driver mentioned that...

Countering threats from exploiters of national resources

Nilratan Halder | 2024-09-20 00:00:00

Ever since the takeover of the country's reins by the interim government, well wishes, congratulatory messages, assurances of cooperation and assistance, moral and material support have been showered profusely from all corners of the world. One of the reasons behind...

Good news about forex reserve

2024-09-20 00:00:00

It is a great relief that the country's foreign exchange (forex) reserve has taken an uptick, driven by a rebound in foreign remittances. The central bank governor has assured the foreign corresponding banks that the current surge in reserves ---...

SDGs: reform is essential to reaffirm national commitment

TIM Nurul Kabir | 2024-09-20 00:00:00

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2024 is particularly significant for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With only six years at hand till the deadline of 2030 Agenda, Heads of State and Government are meeting at...

Weather (2024-09-19)

2024-09-19 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office.Day and night temperature...

SUST gets new VC, pro-VC, treasurer

2024-09-19 00:00:00

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) has appointed a new Vice Chancellor (VC), pro-VC and treasurer to the institution, reports UNB.The appointments were made under the order of President Md. Sahabuddin, with separate notifications issued on Wednesday.Dr AM Sarwaruddin...

DU prohibits unauthorised use of its officials' names

DU CORRESPONDENT | 2024-09-19 00:00:00

The Dhaka University (DU) authorities on Wednesday urged not to use the names of its top officials, including the vice-chancellor (VC), as guests in any events without prior permission.Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, deputy director of DU's public relations department, issued the...

JU gets new pro-VCs, treasurer

JU CORRESPONDENT | 2024-09-19 00:00:00

The government on Wednesday appointed Jahangirnagar University's (JU) Professor Sohel Ahmed and Professor M. Mahfuzur Rahman as the institution's pro-vice-chancellors (VCs) in the administration and academic categories respectively, while Dr. M Abdur Rab was appointed as the treasurer.Prof. Sohel teaches...

Disciplinary actions against absentee policemen: Adviser

2024-09-19 00:00:00

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday emphasised a firm stance on police officers absent from duty between August 01 and September 17, reports UNB.He made the remark following the closing parade of the 40th BCS...

Bangladesh Navy Force Marine Unit (BANFMU-9) organised the medal parade

2024-09-19 00:00:00

Bangladesh Navy Force Marine Unit (BANFMU-9) organised the medal parade at BANFMU-9 contingent camp in Juba of South Sudan on Tuesday, where Lieutenant General Mohan Subramaniam, force commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), was present as...

Repair work on the metro-rail

2024-09-19 00:00:00

Repair work on the metro-rail going on in the capital's Agargaon area on Wednesday to resume its operation. — FE Photo

ACC launches probe into graft of ex-MP, PM's APS, JKKNIU VC

FE REPORT | 2024-09-19 00:00:00

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched probe into alleged corruption of three individuals, including former Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina's assistant private secretary (APS) Gazi Hafizur Rahman Liku.The two other individuals are former Member of Parliament (MP) Mustafizur Rahaman Chowdhury...

Avoid fiscal deals while giving services to people CJ asks SC officials

FE REPORT | 2024-09-19 00:00:00

Chief Justice (CJ) Syed Refaat Ahmed asked the Supreme Court (SC) officials on Wednesday to avoid all kinds of financial transactions while giving services to the justice-seeking people and their lawyers. Stern actions would be taken if anyone's involvement in...

'July uprising' painted on walls

TAHMID SHAKIB | 2024-09-19 00:00:00

Language of protests has appeared in scratches of paint and stories of protests have been painted on the walls of the Dhaka University campus. The walls of DU are now decorated with graffiti- some are symptomatic of the terrible paunches...

Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over maiden meeting of ECNEC

2024-09-19 00:00:00

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over the maiden meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) of the present interim government at the CAO in the capital on Wednesday. — PID

BB asks banks not to hold hybrid meetings

FE REPORT | 2024-09-19 00:00:00

Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Wednesday stopped holding hybrid meetings in banks, citing the absence of Covid-19 and significant improvements in the country's power and energy situation.Hybrid meetings involve both in-person and remote participants, with remote attendees joining through virtual platforms...

PBI to probe case against ex-IGPs Benzir, Shahidul

2024-09-19 00:00:00

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Sept 18 (BSS): A court in Chapainawabganj has ordered Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to investigate a murder case against Ex-director general (DG) of RAB Benzir Ahmed and Ex-inspector general of police (IGP) Shahidul Hoque.Julekha Begum, wife of victim...

Censor Board to be reconstituted as Film Certification Board

2024-09-19 00:00:00

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced plans to reconstitute the existing Censor Board into a new Film Certification Board. This change comes in response to ongoing discussions and criticisms surrounding censorship in the film sector, reports UNB.Nahid Islam,...

RAB visits Ajmeri Osman's 'torture cell' in N'ganj

2024-09-19 00:00:00

Narayanganj, Sept 18 (UNB): A team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has visited the places where Narayanganj's Tanvir Mohammad Twaki was kidnapped, killed and his body was found.They first visited the building and Winner Fashion, located next to Ajmeri Osman's...

Anisul, Palak shown arrested in three murder cases

2024-09-19 00:00:00

Former law minister Anisul Huq and former ICT state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak have been shown arrested in three murder cases filed with city's Badda thana, reports BSS.Former IGP Abdullah Al Mamun was also shown arrested in two separate cases,...

Army given magistracy power to ensure public safety: Nahid

2024-09-19 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Army has been given temporary magistracy power in a bid to ensure public safety, said Nahid Islam, Adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, report agencies. "The law and order situation is gradually improving. However, to ensure...

Khaleda returns home from hospital _

2024-09-19 00:00:00

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has returned to her Gulshan residence after receiving treatment for six days at Evercare Hospital in the capital, report agencies."She (Khaleda) was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday evening as per the advice of the medical...