North South University (NSU), in collaboration with the Russian House, Dhaka, hosted a musical evening on its campus on recently, celebrating the "Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia." The event drew more than 800 students and faculty members,...
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Home minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday sought support from the European Union (EU) in formation of a police commission and ensuring safer migrations, officials said.He made the call during a meeting with EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller at the...
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Rajshahi University (RU) students recently passed busy days with preparations for Pohela Boishakh, the first day of the Bangla new year, to be celebrated today (Tuesday).To make the celebrations vibrant and lively, various departments and cultural organisations were actively engaged...
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India's outgoing High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, on Monday held separate meetings with Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed and Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan, with both sides underscoring the importance of deepening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.During his...
Midland Bank PLC organised a "Leaders Meet" programme with all branch managers at the MDB Training Institute on Saturday. Imtiaz U Ahmed, Managing Director & CEO, actively engaged with the branch managers and listened to their challenges and operational issues....
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC organised the Student Banking Conference-2026 in Chuadanga recently as the lead bank in cooperation with all scheduled banks operating in Chuadanga district under the supervision of Bangladesh Bank. Managing Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank Mosleh Uddin...
Trust Bank PLC has signed an agreement with SME Foundation to disburse revolving loans under the Credit Wholesale Scheme. Industries Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir attended the ceremony held in Dhaka as the chief guest, while Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Nurun...
Jahangir Shekh is an emerging Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professional whose research is making meaningful contributions to improving workplace safety in modern industrial environments. By combining scientific research with real-world field experience, he is helping shift safety management from...
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The country's first-ever Broadband Expo 2026 was inaugurated in the capital on Monday, bringing together policymakers, regulators and industry leaders to highlight the future of Bangladesh's broadband and digital ecosystem.Speaking as the special guest, Prime Minister's Adviser Rehan A. Asad...
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The high import duties and taxes -- ranging between 50 and 60 per cent -- on renewable energy equipment are emerging as a major barrier to investment in the country's clean energy sector, says the Bangladesh Sustainable and Renewable Energy...
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Commerce and Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday said the government plans to expand the tax net to strengthen fiscal discipline without increasing personal tax rates."We will focus on bringing more individuals under taxation rather than raising rates," he...
The 341st board meeting of Pragati Insurance PLC was held at the company's head office in Dhaka on Sunday. The company's Chairman Syed M. Altaf Hossain presided over the meeting attended by Directors Khalilur Rahman, M. A. Awal, Saidur Rahman,...
Janata Bank PLC launched 'Visa Dual Currency Debit Card' on Sunday to provide customers with modern, technology-based banking services. The card was formally inaugurated virtually by Nazma Mobarek, Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division, as the chief guest. The bank's...
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Sate Minister for Planning Zonayed Saki on Monday said any form of manipulation or distortion of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) data would not be tolerated as the government seeks to ensure accurate and reliable statistics for the public.The...
ISTANBUL, Apr 13 (AFP): A regional head of Turkey's main opposition party was arrested Sunday as part of a corruption investigation, local media reported.Umit Erkol, chair of the Ankara provincial branch of the Republican People's Party (CHP), was taken into...
RIYADH, Apr 13 (AFP): Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry summoned the Iraqi ambassador to deliver a formal complaint, state media reported Sunday, saying the protest concerned attacks launched from the country.The ministry "stressed the kingdom's condemnation and denunciation of attacks originating...
BEIRUT, Apr 13 (AFP): Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Sunday he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, even as Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu told troops in south Lebanon that the fight there was far from over.The Lebanese Red...
Iran has resumed rail services on key routes after repairing sections of track damaged during the war with Israel and the United States, state media said on Monday.Authorities have in recent days begun reconstruction work on bridges, railway lines and...
ISTANBUL, Apr 13 (AFP): Turkey's foreign minister (FM) said on Monday he believed both Iran and the United States remain "sincere" about reaching a ceasefire despite the failure of Pakistan-mediated talks on the weekend.US President Donald Trump has blamed the...
MONTE CARLO, Apr 13 (Reuters): Meticulous preparation was again at the heart of Jannik Sinner's breakthrough Monte Carlo Masters triumph, as his win over Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's final took him back to the top of the world rankings and...
ACCRA, Apr 13 (AFP): A Ghanaian Premier League footballer, Dominic Frimpong, has been killed after armed robbers attacked his team on the way back from an away fixture on Sunday, the Ghana Football Association said Monday.Berekum Chelsea FC said in...
This year's Women's Twenty20 World Cup will have a tournament-record prize pool of $8.8 million with the winner set to earn $2.3 million, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday, according to Reuters.The 12-team competition will be held in...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, headlined by a maiden call-up for 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Juairiya Ferdous, reports Cricbuzz.In another notable development, right-handed batter Sarmin Sultana has...
Heathrow Airport forecast an uncertain few months ahead as capacity constraints crimp its ability to benefit from a shift in global aviation patterns resulting from the Iran war, with the west London hub saying its growth lagged European competitors as...
Gold prices declined on Monday as renewed fears of a wider Middle East conflict spurred by failed US-Iran talks boosted oil prices, fueled inflation concerns and reduced expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, reports Reuters.Spot gold fell...
The inaugural ceremony of the 8th UIU-International Conference on Sustainable Development (UIU-ICSD) was held at UIU Campus on Saturday. The Institute of Development Studies and Sustainability (IDSS) of UIU, Bangladesh organises the event every year. Neeltje Kielen, Delegated Representative Water...
Bangladeshi patients seeking advanced, next-generation medical treatment now have enhanced access to MedPark Hospital, a leading multidisciplinary facility in Thailand's capital of Bangkok.The 550-bed multidisciplinary hospital has been included in Newsweek's "World's Best Hospitals" list and is accredited by Joint...
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CHATTOGRAM, Apr 12: Although Bangladesh currently has sufficient fuel reserves and no official supply shortage, petrol pumps are not dispensing adequate fuel to vehicles.In the wake of the Middle East war, thousands of vehicles-including trucks, lorries, cars and buses-are facing...
NEW YORK, April 10 (Reuters): Wall Street is reaching for some unusual yardsticks to price Elon Musk's SpaceX.At least one of SpaceX's large institutional investors is privately benchmarking the rocket and satellite company not against aerospace rivals like Boeing, or...
Pubali Bank launched co-branded credit card with InterContinental Dhaka and signed an agreement in this regard. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Bangladesh Services Ltd (Owner of InterContinental Dhaka) Managing Director Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman Bhuiyan and Pubali Bank Managing Director...
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