KING GEORGE ISLAND, Nov 25 (AP): On the cusp of the COP28 climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited frozen but rapidly melting Antarctica and said Thursday that intense action must be taken at the conference where countries will address...
KARACHI, Nov 25 (AFP): At least 11 people were killed and 35 injured Saturday by a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan's commercial capital of Karachi, officials said.More than 60 people were inside the mall when the fire broke...
GAZA, Nov 25 (Reuters/AP/AFP): For the families of Palestinian detainees freed by Israel under a hostage deal agreed with the Islamist group Hamas, Friday brought relief tinged with sadness at the fighting that is set to continue in Gaza after...
SEOUL, Nov 25 (AFP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reviewed images taken by his country's new spy satellite of "major target regions" in South Korea, including its capital and cities hosting US military bases, state media said Saturday.Pyongyang...
PARIS, Nov 25 (AFP): Ousmane Dembele scored his first Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) goal in stunning fashion as the reigning French champions crushed Monaco 5-2 in Ligue 1 on Friday to cement their lead at the top of the table.Goncalo Ramos...
NEW DELHI, Nov 25 (IANS): Former England cricketer turned commentator Michael Vaughan said "first sign of transfer fees in cricket like football" after rumors grew around Hardik Pandya to return to his old home Mumbai Indians for a whooping INR...
BERLIN, Nov 25 (AFP): England striker Harry Kane continued his brilliant Bundesliga form on Friday, scoring the winner in Bayern Munich's 1-0 win over Cologne.Kane scored a first-half tap-in to give Bayern a tenth win of the seaosn and put...
ALIGARH, Nov 25 (Agencies): An FIR has been registered against World Cup-winning all-rounder Mitchell Marsh by the police in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh as he was seen putting his feet on the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 trophy in the skipper...
Cristiano Ronaldo scored superb 40-yard lob as the Portugal star's brace helped Al-Nassr secure a 3-0 victory at home to Al-Akhdoud, report agencies.He scored arguably his best Al Nassr goal to date as he became the highest first division scorer...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has disclosed the ticket prices for the upcoming two-match Test series featuring Bangladesh and New Zealand, set to commence on November 28 in Sylhet, reports UNB.For the first Test match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium...
Tanvir A Mishuk | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
Individuals and tech-related businesses, particularly startups and outsourcing firms, are thriving in this fast-paced digital landscape. They are at the forefront of innovations, building up a smart country, generating foreign currency earnings, shoring up reserves, and thus contributing to economic...
Bangladesh has over 160 public and private universities. But their failure in securing a respectable position in global university rankings has long been frustrating for us. Four Bangladeshi universities -- Brac University, University of Dhaka, Jahangirnagar University and North South...
The number of Bangladeshi expatriates is increasing day by day. According to the finance minister, more than 14.9 million Bangladeshis are currently working and studying in 176 countries across the world. The hard-earned remittance these expatriates are sending back home...
Asjadul Kibria | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
The food system in most countries in Asia and the Pacific region has come under increased risk in recent years. An indication is also there that the risk will grow in the near future, which means more people may face...
Dengue has emerged as a serious health hazard for Bangladesh. Not too long ago, this mosquito-borne disease was restricted mainly to the urban centers of the country, but that is not the situation today. Again, the dengue menace was mainly...
Tazrian Iqbal | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
Historically, the arts have been indicators of societal progress, with their roots going as far back as ancient Greece. But why does this timeless partnership between art and development continue to persist? Historians and economists alike agree that art tends...
FHM Humayan Kabir | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
Bangladesh is witnessing a development carnival on its strides for graduating out of least-developed-country club. It needs billions of dollars worth of ODA (Overseas Development Assistance) for minimising the funding gap in the development expenditure. Since the country has been...
Mohammad Abu Yusuf and AKM Sohel | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
Bangladesh’s current contribution to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is about 0.4 per cent of total global emissions. But it is one of the most endangered countries in the world due to global warming and climate change. Bangladesh ranks 7th...
I G Chowdhury | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
Milton Friedman, a Nobel-laureate economist of twentieth century, is known for many caustic observations on the role of business in society. He once wrote that the main function of business was to make money for the owners and not to...
Zanjabil Mashkura | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
The idea of masculinity is built on what society, history, and politics believe to be 'appropriate' for a man. It involves holding attitudes that are recognised by other men and women as male traits. According to masculinist values, being a...
Imtiaz Ahmed | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
he concept of well-being is closely linked to health and wellness. Well-being is not just about physical health, rather it is a combination of multiple factors, including emotional, social, and mental health. It is an expression of how good we...
Bangladesh has made remarkable strides in terms of socio-economic advancement indicators, sustaining an average yearly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of close to 6 per cent since the early 1990s, accelerating the pace in recent times, and markedly reducing poverty...
Shafiqur Rahman Bhuiyan | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) celebrates the 'Banking on Values Day' on November 8 every year. The GABV comprises 70 independent banks, credit unions and microfinance institutions from 43 countries. BRAC Bank is one of the founders...
Tareq Ahmed Robin | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
In the past decade, global stability has been greatly tested due to a significant rise in geopolitical tensions. Intense conflicts and incidents among world powers have fueled polarisation, raising concerns about the future. One might wonder: What events in the...
Fatema Tuz Johora | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
In an era when environmental sustainability is of paramount importance, Bangladesh has taken commendable strides in integrating green finance into its economic landscape. The global spotlight now shines on this South Asian nation for its proactive approach to aligning financial...
Mohammad Abdur Razzaque | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
The European Union (EU), as an economic bloc, has been the single largest destination for Bangladesh's exports. Leveraging the EU's generous Generalised System of Preference (GSP) scheme for Least Developed Countries (LDCs), known as Everything But Arms (EBA), Bangladesh has...
Galib Nakib Rahman | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
The 1992 Cricket World Cup saw a novel stratagem, as the powerful Mark Greatbatch was promoted to opening to disrupt the bowling attack and give birth to the idea of pinch-hitting, destroying the opponent bowlers, rather than the usual taking-your-time-out...
Abrar Hossain Sayem | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
In the dynamic landscape of Bangladesh's economy, the ready-made garment (RMG) industry has long been the driver of growth and opportunity. A beacon of progress, it has consistently fortified the country's export earnings, highlighted by a recent surge to US$11.62...
Mohammad Nazmul Avi Hossain | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
Bangladesh economy has been growing fast for the past two decades. Among different contributors to this economic growth, ready-made garment (RMG) and remittance are the clear champions without any contention. Both the contributors are highly labour-intensive, enhancing the significance of...
Haradhan Sarker | 2023-11-26 00:00:00
Monetary steps have been taken but inflation is still surging in Bangladesh. Needless to say that bringing down the rising inflation is now the crying need of the country. How to combat it presupposes deeper analyses. Several strategies are needed,...
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