BARISHAL, Oct 18 (UNB): Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said the schedule for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election will be announced in the first week of December."The Election Commission is committed to ensuring a free, fair...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged political parties to channel their activities through Jatiya Sangsad (JS) rather than street protests, stressing the importance of parliamentary democracy in Bangladesh, report agencies.Speaking at a conference of the Bangladesh Water...
Defying the government ban on catching hilsa during the breeding season many fishermen in Faridpur and Rajbari have continued fishing in the Padma River, citing delays in receiving government assistance and pressure to repay loans, reports UNB.A visit to the...
Dhaka University (DU) authorities have decided to restrict vehicle entry to the campus from 03:00 pm to 10:00 pm on weekends and public holidays to ensure the safety of students, reports bdnews24.com.In a statement issued on Saturday, the university's Proctor's...
Today (Sunday) is the 13th death anniversary of Shafiuddin Ahmed, a prominent local organiser of the Liberation War, politician and social worker, says a statement. On this occasion, a doa mahfil will be held today at his village home in...
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has said that the message of humanity expressed in Lalon's songs remains equally relevant today, reports BSS."Lalon's music is of the highest artistic standard, enriched with profound philosophical, political, and above all, humanistic values,"...
Bangladesh has reached an agreement with Italy to exchange intelligence and carry out joint operations between law-enforcing agencies, reports bdnews24.com.According to a media statement from the home ministry on Saturday, the understanding was reached during a ministerial-level meeting between the...
DU CORRESPONDENTTeachers and employees from non-government educational institutions, listed under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme, held a black flag march and protest rally on Saturday in support of their three-point demand.The black flag march began at 12:00 pm from...
FE REPORTWith the COP30 climate summit set to take place in Belém, Brazil next month, Bangladesh has called for urgent preparation and a stronger, unified negotiation strategy to secure fair global commitments on climate finance, renewable energy, and Loss and...
Twenty fire service units put up frantic efforts to extinguish the blaze as a fire erupted at the gate no. 8 of the cargo village of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital on Saturday at around 2:15 PM....
LAHORE, Oct 18 (Agencies): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday confirmed that the Tri-Nation T20I series will take place as per schedule, despite Afghanistan pulling out of the tournament amid the recent tensions between the two neighbouring countries.A PCB...
Despite posting just 207 batting first, Bangladesh beat West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series by 74 runs on Saturday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city on Saturday, with exciting young leg spinner Rishad Ahmed...
NETROKANA, Oct 18 (BSS): The family of Ramzan, a martyr of the July Uprising, has been handed over a newly constructed house at Nandipur village of Madanpur in Sadar upazila, in recognition of his ultimate sacrifice for the country.On Saturday...
OUR CORRESPONDENTGAIBANDHA, Oct 18: A tenth grader applied engineering enthusiast in Gaibandha has fascinated locals and visitors by making a car-shaped vessel, which the admirers say when driven in the Brahmaputra River, appears as nothing short of a scene from...
NATORE, Oct 18 (BSS): In a heartwarming example of determination and lifelong learning, a father and his daughter have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination together in Lalpur upazila of the district.Abdul Hannan, a resident of Narayanpur village under...
Relatives of a 25-year-old patient vandalised a clinic following the death of a woman and her newborn reportedly due to negligence in Palashbari upazila of Gaibandha district on Saturday, reports UNB.Parul Begum, 25, wife of Shamim Mia of Bisramgachhi village...
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BOGURA, Oct 18: Potato farmers are running away, skipping repeated calls from cold storage owners in the district to take back their stockpiled potatoes as prices of their produced crop are still in a downtrend. Cold storage operators said growers...
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Fresh graduates in Dhaka often find themselves trapped in a peculiar negotiation theatre. They compare offers down to the last taka, agonise over a few thousand in differences, and sometimes turn down opportunities because the salary seems inadequate compared to...
Tanvir ThamidThe Graduate Record Examination (GRE) remains one of the most significant hurdles for students pursuing postgraduate studies abroad. With its analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative sections, the test measures not just knowledge but the ability to think critically...
BEIJING, Oct 18 (AFP): China and the United States agreed Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the world's two biggest economies seek to avoid another damaging tit-for-tat tariff battle.Beijing last week announced sweeping...
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Oct 18 (AFP): Argentines scrambled Friday to buy dollars and household items as the peso depreciated against the greenback, despite multi-billion dollars of US support for the under-pressure currency.The peso has been fluctuating wildly ahead of mid-term...
Square Toiletries Limited's baby care brand 'Supermom' officially launched its pant-style diaper, Supermom Super Pants, made with Japan's Servo technology, at its state-of-the-art Rupshi factory in Narayanganj on Saturday. Understanding mothers' top priorities -- maximum absorption, leak protection, and long-lasting...
FE ReportFollowing a majority share transfer, Novartis (Bangladesh) Limited has officially begun a new chapter under its new name, Nevian Lifescience PLC. Under a licensing agreement, Nevian will continue to manufacture and market Novartis' world-renowned pharmaceutical brands in Bangladesh.Production of...
NATIONAL BANK HOLDS 'MANAGERS MEET' IN KHULNANational Bank PLC held its 'Managers Meet' in Khulna on Thursday to evaluate performance, share insights, and chart the course for the bank's continued growth and innovation. Adil Chowdhury, Managing Director of the bank...
Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Nurun Nahar speaks at a seminar, titled "Bangladesh's Banking Crisis: The Way Forward", organised by the Cosmos Foundation in Dhaka on Saturday. Story on page 8
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CHATTOGRAM: The business community, port users, exporters, importers and all others involved with the Chittagong Port operations have threatened to shut down the prime seaport, if the increased port tariffs are not withdrawn within a week. The business leaders at...
NEW YORK, Oct 18 (AFP): US officials said Friday they granted approval to Boeing to increase production on 737 MAX aircraft in the latest sign of the aviation giant's improving standing with safety regulators.The planemaker will now be able to...
AGRANI BANK HOLDS 'MEET THE BORROWERS' PROGRAMME IN RAJSHAHI Agrani Bank PLC organised a view exchange meeting with the Rajshahi Circle Region head and branch heads and a 'Meet the Borrowers' programme in Rajshahi on Saturday to discuss the bank's...
NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE/TOKYO Oct 18 (Reuters): US and European pressure on Asian buyers of Russian energy could restrict India's oil imports from December, leading to cheaper supplies for China, while Japan is unlikely to halt its Sakhalin liquefied natural gas shipments...
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CHATTOGRAM, Oct 18: Ambassador of France to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet visited Chittagong Port, the prime seaport of Bangladesh recently. Upon arrival at Chittagong Port, he met with the Chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman.The CPA...
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