Hilsa is an integral part of our culture and tradition, cherished for its distinct taste. This fish inhabits the Bay of Bengal, the Padma, Meghna, and Jamuna rivers, the Indian Ocean basin, and various estuaries across Bangladesh. Despite Bangladesh accounting...
The floodwaters that devastate our communities each year bring not only physical destruction but also a profound human toll. Homes are swept away, crops are ruined, and livestock is lost. While nature plays a role, human factors often make matters...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2024-10-15 00:00:00
A cognitive psychologist and computer scientist, the British-Canadian, Geoffrey E. Hinton who along with the American, John J. Hopfield, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on October 8 is himself fearful of...
Helal Uddin Ahmed | 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Organised policing in Bangladesh has a history of around 200 years starting from the British colonial era. The constitution of the country, laws, rules and regulations including the Police Regulations, the Police Act, and the Code of Criminal Procedure form...
Although the number of deaths during the quota-reform movement is yet to be finalised, it has been put at around 800 so far. The number of the injured is many times more. Some of those receiving treatment in hospitals are...
CAF Dowlah | 2024-10-15 00:00:00
In about three weeks, on November 5, 2024, Americans will head to the polls to elect the country’s 47th president. Every four years, regardless of circumstances—whether a president has been assassinated, incapacitated, or resigned—the United States (US) holds its presidential...
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country6:00 pm today (Monday), according...
A Dhaka court has placed three alleged snatchers on a one-day remand on Sunday in a case filed over the robbery near the puja mandap in the capital's Tantibazar, reports BSS.The accused are Askash (23), Ridoy (23) and Jibon (19).Sub-Inspector...
Another low pressure area is likely to be formed over the Southwest Bay of Bengal during 48 hours from 9:00 am on Sunday, said a Met office bulletin, reports UNB.Southwest monsoon has withdrawn, except from Chattogram, and conditions are favourable...
A Dhaka court has sent former director (Border) of the National Security Intelligence (NSI) Commodore Monirul Islam to jail on Sunday, rejecting bail petition, reports BSS.Investigative Officer (IO) of the case produced Monirul, who was arrested in a case filed...
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has brought forward the primary registration deadline for Hajj pilgrims to ensure efficient management of the pilgrimage, reports bdnews24.com.On Sunday, the ministry's Hajj wing announced that the primary registration formalities must be completed by Oct...
TAHMID SHAKIB | 2024-10-14 00:00:00
On the bustling streets in front of Dhaka University's Faculty of Fine Arts stands a humble mobile bookstall, an emblem of intellectual resistance. Its curator, Madhumandal, shared his journey with The Financial Express, shedding light on the philosophy behind his...
Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival for the Bangalee Hindu community, has drawn to a close through the immersion of idols of the goddess in the waters, report agenciesIn Dhaka, thousands of devotees gathered along the banks of the Buriganga...
Chief Justice (CJ) Syed Refaat Ahmed has called upon the countrymen to work together against the society's injustice and discrimination rising above communal narrowness, reports BSS.The chief justice urged particularly those who are involved in legal professions to ensure justice...
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday, reports UNB.During the meeting, the Army Chief briefed the Chief Adviser about the ongoing activities of the Army besides exchange of greetings.Meanwhile,...
Bangladesh and the United States have discussed ways for strengthening collaboration to counter corruption, tackle money laundering, and recover stolen assets, reports UNB.The issues were discussed during a meeting between Foreign Secretary (FS) Md Jashim Uddin and Acting Coordinator for...
RANGPUR, Oct 12 (UNB): Nahid Islam, the information and broadcasting ministry adviser to the interim government, declined the honour bestowed upon him during the anniversary celebration of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) on Saturday.At an event held at the university's...
Poet and thinker Farhad Mazhar believes Mahfuz Alam, special assistant to the chief adviser and widely regarded as the mastermind behind the student-led protests that led to the ouster of the Awami League government, did not suddenly 'spring from the...
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said Awami League (AL) men should be tried under the 'black laws' they formulated over an extended period, reports UNB."We do not want any injustice and oppression on anyone. Let them be tried...
Nahid Islam, the information and broadcasting ministry adviser to the interim government, said journalists directly linked to the deposed 'fascist' government and those who incited and supported the recent genocide will be brought to justice, reports UNB.He emphasised that if...
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has urged all irrespective of castes and religions to work together to make Bangladesh a developed, and prosperous country, report agencies."The existing harmony and mutual amity in the society should be kept unhurt to speed up the...
FE REPORT | 2024-10-14 00:00:00
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy called upon on Sunday the interim government to hold the national election by completing reform activities without wasting time for nothing."Public participation in the election will be like a tide...
BANGKOK, Oct 13 (Reuters): Southeast Asian leaders called on Sunday for swift agreement on a code of conduct for the South China Sea based on international law, while demanding an immediate halt to fighting in Myanmar and inclusive peace talks...
Proponents of raising the maximum age to apply for a public-sector job in Bangladesh have given a three-day ultimatum to the interim government to certify the recommendations of a review committee on the matter.The demand was made during a media...
FE REPORT | 2024-10-14 00:00:00
Law-enforcing agencies have arrested 11 people for their alleged involvement in a robbery at a Mohammadpur apartment in the city early Sunday.Miscreants looted cash of Tk 7.5 million and 70 bhori of gold ornaments, according to police. The Rapid Action...
FE REPORT | 2024-10-14 00:00:00
The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has said that commission agents, known as aratdars, are manipulating vegetable prices, contributing to the overall price spiral in the market.The DNCRP has pointed out that wholesalers, dealers and retailers, in collusion...
Barishal, Oct 13 (UNB): A fire that broke out in the medicine department building of Barishal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital (SBMCH) has been brought under control within an hour.The fire broke out in the warehouse of the building, located on...
Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 214 this year.During the period, 660 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to...
CHATTOGRAM, Oct 13 (Agencies): A lighter ship named 'Sofia' and mother vessel 'Captain Nicholas' caught fire at the outer anchorage in the Bay of Bengal, west of Kutubdia, at around 12:55am Sunday.Mother vessel 'Captain Nicholas' caught fire on its deck...
FE REPORT | 2024-10-14 00:00:00
An estimated 55,000 dealers under two state entities have sought increased transport costs and sales commission as they are struggling to turn the corner with growing living and other expenses.The Bangladesh Fertiliser Association (BFA) in a letter recently requested the...
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