LONDON, Feb 04 (Reuters): Gold prices rose further on Wednesday after logging its biggest daily gain in 17 years in the previous session, as investors flocked to the safe-haven asset amid fresh US-Iran tensions.Spot gold was up 2.2 per cent...
LONDON, Feb 04 (Reuters): Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after rising earlier in the session after the US shot down an Iranian drone and armed Iranian boats approached a US-flagged vessel, rekindling fears of an escalation in tensions ahead of...
Renowned Agricultural Scientist Dr Muhammad Ataur Rahman has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), says a press release.According to the order issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, he has been appointed as the...
Emirates has announced the expansion of its signature Chauffeur-Drive service in Japan, further enhancing its premium ground experience for travelers, says a press release. From February 01, 2026, the service would be available to customers travelling to or from Narita...
Walton, Bangladesh's first and only compressor manufacturer, has launched the production of renowned European ACC brand's Kappa Compressor, featuring compact design, high efficiency, durability, and environmental sustainability, marking a historic milestone for Walton and the industrial sector as well, says...
TOKYO, Feb 04 (AFP): Japanese energy firm JERA said Tuesday it had agreed a 27-year deal to buy gas from Qatar, as Tokyo comes under pressure to reduce Russian imports while ensuring enough supplies for power-hungry data centres and AI.JERA...
Bangladesh cricketers made a significant leap in the ICC women's T20 rankings following an unbeaten run in the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers, reports BSS.The Tigresses, as they are adorably called, secured their place in the ICC Women's T20 World...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has initiated a major review of the country's cricket pathway structure, with the aim of strengthening grassroots development, age-group cricket, and the long-term progression of players and coaches, reports Cricbuzz.The decision was announced on Wednesday...
A wicket falling in the final over of the day in a multi-day match will no longer mean stumps, with an update to the Laws of cricket requiring the over to be completed, according to Australian cricket based online portal...
A hat-trick by forward Alpi Akter powered the Bangladesh Under-19 women's football team to the final of the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship, as they thrashed hosts Nepal 4-0 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium on Wednesday, reports UNB.With this commanding victory,...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-02-05 00:00:00
MANIKGANJ, Feb 04: Owners and workers of printing presses in Manikganj said they have lost a huge amount of income due to the ban on election related posters and if the ban prevails small presses will not survive.After the Election...
ATHENS, Feb 04 (AFP): A Greek coastguard vessel and a boat carrying migrants have collided in the Aegean sea, killing 15 people, authorities said Wednesday, updating the previous toll.The incident occurred Tuesday off the island of Chios, near Turkey."The pilot...
WASHINGTON, Feb 04 (AFP): NASA said Tuesday it's delaying until March the launch of its first crewed flyby mission to the Moon in more than 50 years, after encountering leaks during final tests.The mishaps during a run-through that the US...
TOKYO, Feb 04 (AFP): Japan warned of possible avalanches in the country's northern regions on Wednesday as the mercury suddenly rose after two weeks of extreme snowfall that paralysed traffic and collapsed houses.Sustained snow since late January has buried northern...
GAZA CITY/JERUSALEM, Feb 04 (Reuters): Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed 21 Palestinians including six children in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials said, the latest violence to undermine a truce in the enclave.Among the dead was a medic who rushed...
TRIPOLI, Feb 04 (BBC): Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya's former leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead.The death of the 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as his father's heir apparent, was confirmed by the head of...
WASHINGTON, Feb 04 (AFP): A US fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that approached an American aircraft carrier in the Middle East on Tuesday, Washington said, as renewed tensions on the high seas overshadowed plans for nuclear talks.White House...
The 2024 Violence Against Women (VAW) Survey, conducted by BBS and UNFPA, reveals that gender-based violence remains widespread in Bangladesh, affecting women across all regions, age groups, and socio-economic backgrounds. Among 27,476 women surveyed, 76 per cent reported experiencing intimate...
Volunteering experiences inevitably impact an individual's life in many meaningful ways. Across the world, there is ample evidence demonstrating its effectiveness in personal, social and professional development. The concept of 'volunteerism' can be defined from multiple perspectives, depending on an...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2026-02-05 00:00:00
The 13th parliamentary elections, slated for February 12, 2026, mark a watershed moment in the country's history. The election is crucial as it is expected to pave the way for Bangladesh's return to democracy after more than a decade and...
There are few places in the world where food safety is compromised as widely as it is done in this part of the world for enhancing profit. From production, storing and processing of agricultural produce to preparation and serving as...
Md. Abdur Rouf | 2026-02-05 00:00:00
Having worked in the VAT management system for nearly three decades since 1995, I have had the opportunity to observe numerous policy initiatives and administrative reforms. Despite these efforts, Bangladesh continues to have one of the lowest tax-GDP ratios in...
Md Nasiruddin Mitul | 2026-02-05 00:00:00
“Gaayane Mukti, Agamir Vitti” (Knowledge is Freedom, the Foundation of the Future) is the theme of this year’s observance of National Library Day in Bangladesh. This theme captures a timeless truth with renewed urgency. In an era marked by information...
Weather may remain dry with cloudy sky in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Tuesday). Light to moderate fog may occur at places. Temperature may rise slightly. The highest temperature in the country on Monday was recorded at...
Today (Tuesday) marks the 15th death anniversary of Khurshida Haque, a prominent social worker and wife of former minister M.A. Haque, according to a statement.Relatives, friends, and well-wishers are kindly requested to pray for the peace and salvation of her...
North South University (NSU) inaugurated the 10th National Career Fair at the NSU Plaza on February 1 to create employment and networking opportunities for students and graduates, according to a press release.Organised by the Career and Placement Center (CPC) and...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-03 00:00:00
Like every year, the government will sell key animal protein items at subsidised prices during the upcoming Ramadan to help ease pressure on consumers, officials said on Sunday.Under the programme, beef will be sold at Tk 650 per kg, milk...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-03 00:00:00
The government has initiated a comprehensive performance audit for the "Responsive COVID-19 Vaccine for Recovery Project" under the Asia Pacific Access Facility (APVAX). This audit, scheduled for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, will assess the efficiency and compliance of vaccine-related recovery...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-03 00:00:00
The 25th Convocation of East West University (EWU) was held at Aftabnagar Playground in the city on Monday with great enthusiasm and participation, especially from the fresh graduates and their parents.A total of 1,857 students of undergraduate and graduate programmes...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-03 00:00:00
Food and Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumder said excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides to increase crop production has now become a serious threat to safe food.In the past, artificial fertilisers and pesticides were not used in agriculture. Later, agricultural...
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