Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam has said although Bangladesh achieved independence in 1971, it remained unprotected until the victory of 2024, reports UNB."The victory of 2024 has completed our independence," he said while speaking to reporters at the National...
Clockwise from top left: Senior leaders of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, leaders of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, central committee leaders of Gono Odhikar Parishad and leaders of Nagorik Oiky led by...
Stressing the importance of employment to strengthen national unity, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday said an accountable government and a functional parliament can safeguard the political power of the people, reports UNB."We must harness this unity to build...
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Tuesday), according to the Met Office. Night and day temperature may rise slightly over the country. The highest temperature...
One more dies of dengueOne more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours until Monday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 549 this year. A recent dengue-related death has been reported in...
The lottery results for school admissions from first grade to ninth grade at all government schools and private schools at the metropolitan and district Sadar levels will be released in the afternoon today (Tuesday), reports bdnews24.com The results will be...
A grand reception was accorded to the family members of the Bir Shrestha (The Most Valiant Hero) at Bangabhaban on the Victory Day (Monday), reports UNB. It is the highest military award of Bangladesh which was awarded to seven freedom...
Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday paid homage to martyred police members of 1971 to mark the Victory Day, reports UNB.He was accompanied by Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Mohammad Khoda Bakhsh Chowdhury,...
Victory Day was celebrated at Dhaka University on Monday through various programmes, reports UNB.A wide range of activities were organised throughout the day, according to the Public Relations Office of the university.The events included raising the national flag at dawn...
Professor Dr Mohammad Sharif Uddin, vice chancellor of Green University of Bangladesh, has said that engineers in the industrial sector face widespread discrimination and harassment in their workplaces, reports UNB.He was speaking at a programme marking the Victory Day, organised...
HILI, Dec 16 (UNB): In a gesture of goodwill and camaraderie, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) exchanged sweets with the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday morning to commemorate Bangladesh's Victory Day.The exchange occurred around 10:00 am at the...
Dhaka District Administration on Monday hosted a reception for 135 Freedom Fighters at Deputy Commissioner's office in the city on the occasion of Great Victory Day, reports BSS.Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka Tanvir Ahmed was present at the function as the...
Calling for President Shahabuddin's resignation, the group says attendinghis event would go against the spirit and objectives of the mass uprisingThe Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has declined President Md Shahabuddin's invitation to attend a Victory Day event at the Bangabhaban, reports...
Seven people were killed in separate road accidents in three districts on Monday, reports UNB. In Kishoreganj: five people, including the driver and four passengers, were killed in a road accident on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway in Bhairab, Kishoreganj.According to police...
President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta pays tributes to the Libration War martyrs at the national mausoleum at Savar, marking the Victory Day on Monday — PID
President Mohammed Shahabuddin stands in solemn silence after placing a wreath at the National Martyrs' Memorial at Savar, on the occasion of the Victory Day on Monday. — PID
Spot gold prices gained on Monday, supported by ongoing geopolitical concerns and lower US Treasury yields, as markets awaited the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.3% at $2,655.39 per ounce as of 9:56 a.m. ET (1456...
Thailand is simplifying travel for Bangladeshis with the introduction of its e-visa service, making the visa application process more convenient and efficient.The Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka announced in a statement on Monday that e-visa service will be launched for...
KARMASANGSTHAN BANK PAYS TRIBUTES TO LIBERATION WAR MARTYRS On the occasion of the Victory Day, officials and employees of Karmasangsthan Bank under the leadership of Managing Director Arun Kumar Chowdhury paid tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by...
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Monday for a second straight session, giving up its midday gains following losses in rival soyoils, although a weaker ringgit limited losses.The Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange's benchmark contract...
Bangladesh chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain said on Monday that they are concerned with the form of Litton Kumar Das in white-ball cricket and insisted a break can be arranged if needed. Litton, who scored 2, 4 and 0 respectively...
Bangladesh secured a nail-biting 7-run victory over the West Indies in the first T20I at Kingstown, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, report agencies.Bangladesh thwarted Rovman Powell's stunning effort to power West Indies to an improbable win, after...
I would like to draw the attention of concerned people to a very concerning health issue of rural women in Bangladesh. I was troubled by my house help's hesitance in talking about her menstruation cycle. It was flabbergasting, that even...
A lack of resources and financial support significantly affects entrepreneurs, especially young ones. Without proper funding, it is nearly impossible to acquire the essential tools and resources needed to grow a business. Often, even if one has the money, finding...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2024-12-17 00:00:00
With the insurgent ethnic armed group of Myanmar, the Arakan Army (AA), gaining full control of Maungdaw township on the bank of Naf river that separates Bangladesh from the Rakhine state of Myanmar, it appears that the Myanmar junta has...
Helal Uddin Ahmed | 2024-12-17 00:00:00
Rowing boats with oars, paddles or sculls was previously the tradition in the riverways of Bangladesh. But now, these are mostly driven by shallow-machines. Similarly, the plough was mostly used for cultivating land in the past, but this is now...
In today's fast-paced global economy, automation and innovation are two major forces driving transformative changes in international trade and commerce. Regrettably, Bangladesh's trade ecosystem remains hamstrung by a lack of automation and bureaucratic inefficiencies, as highlighted in a recent study...
Zanjabil Mashkura | 2024-12-17 00:00:00
In a world full of adventure and exploration, tourism holds a powerful place. Walking down the streets of different cultures and witnessing the local lifestyle give an unmatched experience. That's why tourism remains one of the top five exports in...
The Supreme Judicial Council has submitted its investigation reports into 'several' High Court justices appointed during the deposed Awami League government to President Mohammed Shahabuddin, reports bdnews24.com.A notice on the Supreme Court website said: "The Supreme Judicial Council has already...
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has unveiled a set of proposals aimed at reforming the country's public administration, suggesting comprehensive restructuring to enhance efficiency and impartiality within the system, reports UNB.A delegation, led by Ismail Jabirullah, a member of the...
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