IMRAN KHAN | 2024-07-07 12:00:00
In a world where dreams often remain just that-dreams-there are inspiring stories of individuals who transcend barriers to turn their aspirations into reality. One such story is that of Nahida Sultana, an assistant professor of English at Chittagong University of...
President Mohammed Shahabuddin cuts a cake at the President Guard Regiment (PGR) headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment on Saturday. The event marks the PGR's 49th founding anniversary. — Photo ISPR
At least 89 bodies have been recovered off the coast of Mauritania after a migrant boat capsized this week, the West African country's state news agency and the head of a fishing association said, reports Reuters. The Atlantic migration route...
The government is set to start the sale of some key commodities among 10-million low-income cardholding families tomorrow (Monday). Commerce secretary Md Selim Uddin is expected to inaugurate the month-long sales drive at ward 19 (Korail slum) in Dhaka city...
The prices of local varieties of onion reached Tk 110 to 120 per kg in the kitchen markets of Dhaka on Saturday from Tk 90 to 97 per kg a week ago, augmenting consumers' woes, reports UNB.The traders have increased...
The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad's (PBUH) grandson Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), will be observed in the country on July 17 (Wednesday) as the Muharram moon was not sighted in the sky on Saturday....
Ismail Hossain In the last six months, the government has awarded conditional licences to 50 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to run microcredit operations across the country. This brings the total number of NGOs with micro finance institutions (MFI) licenses to 400.The...
Bangladesh Bank (BB) in an explanation of its actions erasing billions of dollars from the country's export earnings account has said the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) are responsible for duplication in export data.As...
FE Report Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) on Saturday demanded putting the government-provided benefits for the country's textile industry back into effect as the basis for slashing it by a half was not appropriate.The trade body alleged that the incentive...
TUNGIPARA, Gopalganj, July 06 (BSS): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the children to take preparation from now on to make them worthy as they can go to the moon in future."We will go to the moon one day....
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2024-07-07 00:00:00
Consumers spent 7.45 per cent less on e-commerce purchases using cards in April compared to March, according to Bangladesh Bank data, as entrepreneurs blame the persistent dollar crisis and stubbornly high inflation for hurting growth.In April, total e-commerce spending through...
Bank sector feeling the heat of bad image painted by a few It is worrisome that 15 out of 36 listed banks are trading below the face value of Tk 10 per share but what is more troubling is that...
Around 2.0 million (20 lakh) of people in 15 districts were affected by the ongoing flood caused by torrential rains and onrush of upstream water, said State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibur Rahman on Saturday, reports UNB.Sylhet,...
The government has taken over the luxurious duplex house of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj, reports UNB. A team comprising Narayanganj district administration and the Anti-Corruption Commission's Narayanganj Integrated Office attached the...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2024-07-07 00:00:00
Months have elapsed since a multimillion-dollar Chinese investment project for upgrading Mongla seaport got approval from Bangladesh's highest economic body but it couldn't make any headway for 're-evaluation' dilemmas, sources said.Under the 'Expansion and Development of Mongla Port Facilities' project...
DU CORRESPONDENT | 2024-07-07 00:00:00
University students and job seekers block Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka on Saturday, protesting the reinstatement of the quota system in public recruitment. The demonstration caused traffic disruption in the area. The protesters later dispersed in the afternoon, announcing a larger...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2024-07-07 00:00:00
Throughput in large-scale manufacturing industries edges up, with a 6.4-percent growth measured in March, in signs of a modest pickup in economic activity. Such slow start of a rebound is reflected in the data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of...
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met...
Unidentified man crushed under train in city An unidentified man was crushed under the wheels of a train in Battala Kasaibari level crossing in the Airport area of the capital on Friday night. Sanu Mong Marma, assistant sub-inspector of Dhaka...
Daily Observer Editor Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury, North South University (NSU) Board of Trustees Chairman Javed Muneer Ahmad, NSU Board of Trustees Member Seema Ahmad, NSU Treasurer and Pro Vice-Chancellor (In Charge) Professor Abdur Rob Khan and others pose with newly-enrolled...
A nine-day Ratha Yatra, the chariot festival of Sri Jagannath Dev which is one of the major festivals of the Hindu community, will begin today (Saturday), reports BSS.According to Hindu calendar, the festival begins on Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha...
State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat on Saturday urged all concerned including artistes in the film industry as well as civil society and creative industry members to take stance against those who are spreading "falsehood and misinformation"...
Agriculture Secretary Wahida Akter on Saturday said people will get mangos and jackfruits round the year, as the government continuously works for introducing new types of fruits and other agro crops in the country, reports BSS."The government under the dynamic...
President Mohammed Shahabuddin emphasised the need for the President Guard Regiment (PGR) to enhance their knowledge and skills in the latest information technology, addressing the regiment during its 49th founding anniversary at the PGR headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment on Saturday,...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accompanied by children, going round the 'Bangabandhu Corner' after its inauguration at Gimadanga Tungipara Government Model Primary School in Gopalganj district on Saturday — PID photo
FE REPORTMayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh said on Saturday that following the demarcation of Jirani, Manda, Shyampur and Kalungar canals in the capital, their recovery drives will start in August.The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) took over the canals from...
TUNGIPARA, Gopalganj, July 06 (BSS): Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina on Saturday offered prayers at the mausoleum of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungipara in Gopalganj district.She also offered Fateha and joined a munajat there Saturday...
Daughter of slain Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim alias Anar, who was brutally murdered in Kolkata, on Saturday said her father was murdered for political reasons, hinting at internal party conflicts, reports UNB.Anar's daughter Muntarin Ferdous Dorin came up with the...
GAZIPUR, Jul 6 (UNB): Jatiya Party Chairman and leader of the opposition GM Quader on Saturday predicted the corrupt people currently under scrutiny would get away with their crimes, saying that none of them will face any punishment."We've seen this...
FE REPORT | 2024-07-07 00:00:00
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said that their party was observing the ongoing movements by the public university teachers and students with a great concern. Their party has extended support to the teachers'...
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