BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has described former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia as an icon of Bangladesh's democracy, saying she remained the people's ultimate source of trust throughout her life, report agencies."People loved Khaleda Zia wholeheartedly. She was...
FE REPORTA total of 42 appeals against the decision on electoral nomination papers were filed with Election Commission (EC) on the first day as the process began on Monday.Of the total, 41 appeals were filed against the returning officers' decision...
Leaders of five political parties allied with the BNP in the simultaneous movement against the Awami League government held seperate meeting with BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday, reports UNB.The meetings took place at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office...
Inquiry Commission for Enforced Disappearance Chairperson Justice Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury speaking at a press briefing on its final report and overall activities at the commission's office in the capital on Monday. — PID
The Department of Environment brought out a rally in the capital on Monday as part of its campaign to raise people's awareness about checking sound pollution. The campaign along with mobile courts will continue at 10 points for 10 working...
Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud, Director General (DG) of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP, inaugurated the 50th founding anniversary celebration of Village Defence Party (VDP) at the Bangladesh Ansar and VDP Academy in Safipur, Gazipur as the chief guest on...
Our CorrespondentCHATTOGRAM, Jan 05: An 18-year-old labourer went missing in the Karnaphuli River on Sunday after falling from a vessel while unloading fish. The incident occurred near the Ishanganj Sea Resource Jetty on the southern bank of the river.The missing...
Our CorrespondentCHATTOGRAM, Jan 05: Two shipbreaking workers died on Monday when a boat capsized in the Sandwip Channel while they were trying to thwart an attempted robbery at a yard in Sitakunda, Chattogram.The victims, identified as Abdul Khalek Ratan and...
OUR CORRESPONDENTCHATTOGRAM, Jan 05: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has submitted a charge sheet against former minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, his wife Rukmila Zaman, and 34 others in connection with the embezzlement of Tk 250 million (25 crore) from United Commercial Bank...
FE REPORT Home Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury reiterated on Monday that the upcoming national election will be held on time.He also warned that there will be no leniency for activities that disrupt the polls process."We (the...
GULAM RABBANIAt least 200 lower court judges across the country are being forced to share courtrooms due to an acute shortage of facilities, according to officials of the Supreme Court (SC) Registry.The situation has led to a significant loss of...
Munima SultanaDespite significant interest from global lenders, the development of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network in the capital remains largely at a standstill.With the exception of the operational MRT Line-6, the five other projects have been deferred as the...
Md. Obaidur Rahman, secretary of the Ministry of Industries, has joined SME Foundation as chairperson.He officially took charge at the SME Foundation office on Monday, says a press release. The ministry issued a notification on January 1 this year, appointing...
Bangladesh's leading retail chain Shwapno has undertaken a humanitarian initiative to support homeless and vulnerable people during the winter season.As part of the initiative, Shwapno is providing temporary overnight shelter and meals for homeless individuals at selected outlets. Recognizing that...
MetLife Bangladesh has recently honoured the country's best insurance agency, Sumon Agency of Noakhali district.This is the second time Sumon Agency has received the prestigious honour. Each year, only one agency is selected for this award, says a press release.Sumon...
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Apparel sector leaders fear the industry will continue to face major challenges in 2026, followed by relatively weak consumer demands amid sluggish economic growth and persistent inflationary pressures in the major markets, including the US and the European Union (EU).They,...
RFL, the country's leading business conglomerate, is participating in the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2026 on a large scale this year.The group is showcasing more than 5,000 products across eight pavilions and stalls at the fair. As a special...
Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin on Monday said the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) cannot be inaugurated during the tenure of the interim government, reports BSS.He made the remarks while responding to a question...
Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed led the charge with his maiden five-wicket haul as Sylhet Titans secured a six-wicket victory against Noakhali Express at the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Monday, report agencies.With only seven runs in four overs, Nasum made...
NEW DELHI, Jan 05 (PTI): Cricket legend and current PGTI President Kapil Dev on Monday said no decision has been taken yet on whether Bangladeshi players will be allowed to feature in the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). The...
Mustafizur Rahman has been at the centre of controversy since being left out of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad for the IPL 2026, report agencies.However, Mustafizur has responded in the best possible way-with his performances on the field. Representing...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s broadcast and central-event revenue would not be significantly impacted by Bangladesh's desire to move its India-led group matches outside of India, but it might negatively impact match-day economics and local activation...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is drawing up a new schedule for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) wrote to the apex body, stating that it does not want to play its matches in...
Gold prices sprinted to a more than one-week high on Monday, edging closer to their record peak, as geopolitical turmoil stirred up by the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro sparked a flight to safety, reports Reuters.Spot gold climbed...
BEIJING/SINGAPORE, Jan 5 (Reuters): A boom in battery storage has bolstered the demand outlook for lithium in 2026, driving hopes for an accelerated turnaround for an industry struggling with oversupply.The lithium market has been grappling with a supply glut since...
BREB AND PALLI BIDYUT SAMITY DISTRIBUTE BLANKETS The Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) and the Krira, Sangskriti and Kalyan Parishad of 80 Palli Bidyut Samity have distributed blankets among cold-affected people across the country recently.
HOUSTON, Jan 5 (Reuters): White House and State Department officials have told US oil executives in recent weeks that they would need to return to Venezuela quickly and invest significant capital in the country to revive the damaged oil industry...
Oil held broadly steady on Monday as traders shrugged off any possible impact on oil flows from the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela, home of the biggest global oil reserves, reports Reuters.Brent crude futures were up 37...
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MANIKGANJ, Jan 05: For nearly a week, the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder market in Manikganj town had been facing severe instability. Ignoring government-fixed prices, dealers and retailers were selling LPG cylinders at arbitrary rates. In some areas, cylinders were...
KYIV, Jan 05 (AFP): Russia bombarded Ukraine early Monday, killing two people in the Kyiv region, authorities said on the eve of a diplomatic summit in France.A countrywide siren was issued just after midnight, while Ukraine's military said air defences...
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