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Shaheen Afridi likely to miss first two matches against New Zealand T20 series

2024-04-16 00:00:00

KARACHI, Apr 15 (Geo Tv): In a rather disappointing news for cricket fans, Pakistan's star pacer Shaheen Afridi is likely to miss out on multiple matches in the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand, sources told Geo News on Monday.They...

Shanto, Naim tons script Abahani's 10th straight win

2024-04-16 00:00:00

Abahani Limited continued their undefeated streak in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL), securing a 58-run victory over Prime Bank Cricket Club at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city on Monday, reports UNB.This marks their 10th consecutive win...

Two die inhaling gas inside septic tank

2024-04-16 00:00:00

LAXMIPUR, Apr 15 (BSS): Two people including a house owner died after inhaling toxic gas inside a septic tank while cleaning the tank at a house in West Rakhalia village of Sonapur union under Raipur upazila of the district on...

Eid revelers crowd Chandpur parks, recreation spots

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-04-16 00:00:00

CHANDPUR, Apr 15: During the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, vacationers from far and near gathered largely at the parks and recreation spots in Chandpur Sadar and Shahrasti upazilas in quest of merriment.In Chandpur town, braving hot, humid and sultry weather, travel-lovers, especially...

News in Brief-(2024-04-16)

2024-04-16 00:00:00

Israeli military calling up reservistsfor more Gaza operationsJERUSALEM, Apr 15: The Israeli military said on Sunday it will soon call up two reserve divisions for operations in Gaza, where it has been conducting a war against Islamist militant group Hamas....

Czech whooping cough spread accelerates, three dead

2024-04-16 00:00:00

PRAGUE, Apr 15 (AFP): The Czech Republic has been hit by a soaring number of whooping cases and the fast growing outbreak has killed three people, health authorities said on Monday.The country of 10.9 million people has registered 7,888 cases...

Bishop, some people stabbed during sermon in Sydney

2024-04-16 00:00:00

SYDNEY, Apr 15 (BBC): A bishop and several other people have been stabbed during a sermon in Sydney that was being streamed online, local media report. The incident reportedly happened on Monday night in the suburb of Wakeley.Police responded to...

Lightning, rains leave 41 people dead in Pakistan

2024-04-16 00:00:00

LAHORE, Apr 15 (AFP): At least 41 people have died in storm-related incidents across Pakistan since Friday, including 28 killed by lightning, officials said on Monday.Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of landslides and flash floods because more...

US won't take part in Israeli counter strike against Iran, Biden tells Netanyahu

2024-04-16 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Apr 15 (Reuters/AP): President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would not participate in any Israeli counter-offensive against Iran, a White House official said on Sunday. Iran launched hundreds of drones...

Freight costs bring Russian wheat price rally to a halt

2024-04-16 00:00:00

MOSCOW, Apr 15 (Reuters): Russian wheat export prices stabilised last week after rising for the previous four weeks, as delays in shipments from ports led to higher freight costs, analysts said on Monday.The price of 12.5 per cent protein Russian...

Gold consolidates after hitting record high

2024-04-16 00:00:00

Gold prices took a breather on Monday after hitting an all-time high in the previous session, as investors sought after safe-haven assets amid heightened conflict in the Middle East, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.3 per cent at $2,349.67 per...

Washington, London ban exchange trading of new Russian metal

2024-04-16 00:00:00

LONDON, Apr 15 (Reuters): Washington and London on Friday prohibited the London Metal Exchange (LME), Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and other global exchanges from accepting new aluminium, copper and nickel produced by Russia.The two countries also barred the import of...

The four horsemen of Apocalypse in Gaza

Hasnat Abdul Hye | 2024-04-16 00:00:00

As if in obeisance to the prophecy of the Old Testament, the murderous regime in Israel has allowed the four horsemen of Apocalypse to run amok in Gaza, over the last six months and counting. To be precise, of the...

Children's behavioural management

2024-04-16 00:00:00

Children's behavioural management in the classroom refers to methods aimed at encouraging positive behaviour among students. When teachers possess knowledge of behavioural management, they can effectively create a conducive learning environment in the classroom. Through behavioural management techniques, teachers can...

Concern over manpower export to Malaysia

2024-04-16 00:00:00

The recent decline in remittance inflow from Malaysia is a cause for serious concern. There is also report that Malaysia is likely to ban hiring of Bangladeshi workers once again. Unlike the Middle Eastern countries where most Bangladeshi migrant workers...

Going cashless?

Syed Fattahul Alim | 2024-04-16 00:00:00

Nowadays, financial transactions are mostly done online. Use of cash in mainstream financial transactions appears to be on the decline. The argument for a cashless society is gaining ground. At a time when plastic or digital money is on the...

Climate change: Apathy and cluelessness

Afsan Chowdhury | 2024-04-16 00:00:00

Most human beings are unaware of most of the potential disasters that may wipe out mankind. This is natural because human beings don't think they are responsible for their own actions and consider nature as separate. It's perceived as external.Thus...

Shuvo Naboborsho

2024-04-16 00:00:00

It is festival time here. Two, in fact three, of the most important festivals arrived with a gap of only a couple of days. This is a rare event in the life of the Bangalees and other ethnic communities in...

Boishakhi fairs and festival

Helal Uddin Ahmed | 2024-04-16 00:00:00

The first day of the month of Boishakh in Bangla Calendar or ‘Pahela Boishakh’ is the Bangla New Year’s Day – celebrated by the Bangalis across the globe as a folk festival. The Bangla New Year is embraced and welcomed...

Bangladesh shuts for long Eid vacation

FE REPORT | 2024-04-09 12:00:00

Bangladesh shuts for a long Eid vacation beginning today with umpteen holidaymakers going on exodus from this overpopulated city by all modes of transport.Witnesses said large numbers of citizens embarked on long-haul journeys on Monday, the last day in office...

Celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr

2024-04-09 12:00:00

Eid-ul-Fitr is a unique festival that marks the culmination of a month-long siam or self-abnegation. It is, therefore, a well-deserved celebratory occasion earned at total voluntary surrender to the Almighty Allah. At the same time it is an opportunity for...

China Southern Airlines to operate regular flights to Riyadh

2024-04-09 00:00:00

RIYADH, Apr 08 (Arab News): Aviation firm China Southern Airlines has been given the green light by Saudi Arabia to operate flights between Riyadh and three cities in the Asian country. The Kingdom's General Authority of Civil Aviation, through its...

Petrobangla now plans to invite int'l bidding for onshore blocks

2024-04-09 00:00:00

After floating bids for offshore oil and gas exploration, Petrobangla now plans to invite international bidding for onshore hydrocarbon exploration, reports UNB."We're now working on preparing the bidding documents for onshore oil and gas exploration," said Petrobangla Chairman Zanendra Nath...

Bikers queue for fuel at Paribagh refuelling pump

2024-04-09 00:00:00

Bikers queue for fuel at Paribagh refuelling pump in Dhaka on Monday, ahead of long journeys to their ancestral villages for the Eid holidays. The growing popularity of long-distance motorbike travel is leading to busier filling stations. — FE Photo...

Ctg port stays open as city empties for Eid

NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2024-04-09 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 08: Public institutions, banks and other financial institutions will all be closed during the Eid holidays, except for the country's prime seaport Chittagong port, which will continue to operate under special arrangements.This year, people are set to enjoy...

'ACC to act upon credible docket'

FE REPORT | 2024-04-09 00:00:00

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will take action against Benazir Ahmed, former Inspector General of Police (IGP), if it gets any credible documents on his misdeeds.In response to media queries, Khurshid Alam Khan, a counsel for the anti-graft body, disclosed this...

Gold prices hit all time high-

FE REPORT | 2024-04-09 00:00:00

Gold prices in the country hit an all time high on Monday as a new tariff has been fixed at Tk 10,080 per gram or Tk 117,573 per bhori.The local jewellers have revised the price upward on the back of...

53 KNF members held in two separate operations

2024-04-09 00:00:00

BANDARBAN, Apr 8 (UNB): Members of the Bangladesh army and police in Bandarban have detained 53 KNF members in two separate operations.Among the detainees are 18 women. The operations also led to the arrest of Lalchiam Bom, assistant cashier of...

Treat teen gangs with special care to correct them

2024-04-09 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked the authorities concerned to tackle teen gangs with a special approach instead of treating them like traditional criminals, reports UNB.The directive came during an unscheduled discussion at the cabinet meeting. The PM chaired...

BD needs targeted actions to overcome key dev challenges

2024-04-09 00:00:00

Bangladesh needs to adopt targeted actions and appropriate policy, followed by timely implementation to overcome the key challenges, to become an upper middle income country by 2031 as the country achieved today's position maneuvering many obstacles and setbacks. "Macroeconomic stability...