Miraz, Salman soar in ICC rankings after stellar ODI series

Bangladesh's all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Pakistan's captain Salman Agha made significant gains in the latest ODI rankings after Bangladesh beat Pakistan 2-1 in the three-match ODI series, according to Indian newspaper India Today. Salman broke into the top 10...

No batter should pick ball without consent

The MCC has weighed in on the contentious run-out of Pakistan captain Salman Agha during the second ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka, contending that the dismissal was fully in accordance with the Laws of the game. It suggested, however, that...

Japan crush South Korea

SYDNEY, Mar 18: (AP): Riko Ueki and Maika Hamano scored first-half goals to set Japan on course for a 4-1 victory over South Korea on Wednesday and a spot in the Women's Asian Cup final against Australia.Japan dominated the semifinal...

I'm upset and sad

Neymar has said he is still dreaming of making Brazil's World Cup squad despite being left out of the national team for this month's friendlies against France and Croatia, according to ESPN Football.Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the Santos forward...

Bangladesh sports minister to consult ICC on future of BCB

Bangladesh's sports minister Aminul Haque will consult the ICC before taking a final decision on the future of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). He also plans to appoint a second committee to investigate why Bangladesh could not participate at this...

The moral economy of Eid-ul-Fitr

Eid-ul-Fitr is widely understood as a religious celebration marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Yet in societies such as Bangladesh, Eid is not merely a ritual moment of prayer, festivity, and consumption; it is also a complex...

Economic power of faith in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, many people think of Ramadan as a time for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and community support. Ramadan is important for religious reasons, but it also creates one of the strongest seasonal economic cycles in the country. Bangladesh’s economy changes...

Zakat - the path to economic equality

The gap between the rich and the poor remains a stark reality in today's society. While a small segment of people accumulates immense wealth, many others struggle to meet even their most basic needs. To reduce such inequality and build...

Beefing up city's security during Eid holidays

Dhaka city has become unusually quiet as a large number of city dwellers left the city to celebrate Eid with their families in their hometowns. After evening, many streets and alleys turn almost deserted. During Eid, many residential areas become...

Restoring canals to fix water woes

For Bangladesh, rivers and canals are as vital as veins are to the human body. The country is uniquely blessed with a vast network of waterways that crisscross the land, sustaining its life, agriculture and economy. Today, this intricate system...

Eid celebration in time of a senseless war

Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated after a day or two depending on the sighting of the moon is a festival of breaking fast. But this apparently simple meaning has its essence ensconced in the month-long religious and spiritual cognition of self...

Enjoy Eid without weight gain

Eid al-Fitr in Bangladesh is a happy burst of tastes, smells, and time-honoured culinary traditions. The end of the fasting period, Ramadan, is followed by tables laden with sweets, rich curries, and festive foods that symbolise celebration and generosity. From...

Capital's markets for last-minute purchases

Waves of shoppers throng the capital's markets for last-minute purchases. The photo, taken at the New Market area on Tuesday, shows crowds of people filling almost entire roads. — FE Photo by K Asad-Uz-Zaman

Bangladesh to join WTO investment facilitation deal

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved Bangladesh's proposal to join the "Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFDA)" under the plurilateral Joint Statement Initiative of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting held at the Secretariat,...

30.05pc factories under IP fail to pay festival allowances

About 30.05 per cent or 3,035 industrial units, including readymade garment (RMG) factories operating across the country under the jurisdiction of Industrial Police (IP), failed to pay festival allowances until Tuesday.On the other hand, nearly 10.16 per cent or 1,026...

Initiative not fully functional yet after 6-month pilot

The interim government's initiative to install new semi-automated traffic signals in the capital's one of the busiest corridors is yet to be fully functional after over six months of piloting.Experts say the delay is due to the city corporation not...

Apparel exports to US dip 0.9pc in Jan amid global sourcing shift

Bangladesh's apparel exports to its single-largest overseas market, the US, faced a setback in January, as America's overall garment imports dropped significantly. Bangladesh earned $791.77 million from ready-made garment (RMG) exports to the US in January 2026, registering a 0.9...

Two more fuel ships arrive at Ctg port

CHATTOGRAM, Mar 17 (BSS): Fuel handling operations at Chattogram port are continuing smoothly, with two more fuel-laden vessels set to enhance the ongoing supply chain.The vessels, 'Chang Hang Hong Tu' and 'LPG Seven', are currently in the process of discharging...

ATM, internet banking, mobile financial services feel pressures of Eid rush

Automated banking transactions surge amid festival splurges with ATMs (automated teller machines), internet banking and MFS (mobile financial service) feeling pressures of Eid rush. Barely a couple of days are to go before Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest Muslim religious festival, to...

Remittances surge ahead of Eid despite tensions

Remittance inflows have surged sharply in the run-up to Eid-ul-Fitr, providing a crucial boost to the country's external sector despite mounting geopolitical tensions in key migrant-destination regions.Central bank officials say the strong inflow reflects seasonal support from expatriates, but warn...

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WB pledges support for growth, job creation

The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladesh's job-creation agenda, with a renewed focus on tackling unemployment among young people and women amid rising global economic uncertainty.During a three-day visit to Dhaka, World Bank Vice President for South...

Dhaka sees mass exodus of holidaymakers

Eid holidaymakers began streaming out of Dhaka city on Tuesday as the government's seven-day Eid-ul-Fitr vacation kicked off, with bus terminals, railway stations, and launch ghats crowded with passengers heading to their hometowns.There were rushes across the launch terminals, bus...

Govt to buy 2 more LNG cargoes from spot mkt

The government intends to buy two more liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the spot market amid the escalating Middle East (ME) tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.State-run Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) had floated tenders to buy two...

Dhaka, Delhi move to fast-track CEPA talks

Bangladesh and India accelerate negotiations to conclude a comprehensive economic deal aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, lowering tariff-and non-tariff barriers, attracting investment and deepening economic integration, sources say.As envisaged, the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) also aims to help...

Padma Barrage project set for approval after decades of deliberation

A long-dormant major project for building Padma Barrage, under consideration for over six decades amid debates over feasibility, financing and policy, is now set to be placed before the new government's highest economic policy-making body shortly. Officials say the project...

Mahi, Liton elected DUJA president, GS

The election of the Executive Committee of the Dhaka University Journalists' Association (DUJA) for 2026 was held on Tuesday.Md. Manjur Hossain Mahi, Dhaka University correspondent for Kaler Kantho, and Liton Islam, university correspondent for Star News, have been elected President...

Husband sent to jail in JU student murder

A Dhaka court on Monday sent the husband of a Jahangirnagar University (JU) student to jail in connection with her killing in Savar and fixed March 24 for the hearing on a five-day remand plea, reports UNB.Dhaka Senior Judicial Magistrate...

All units deployed for safe Eid travel: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir has said that measures have been taken to ensure smooth, safe, and orderly Eid travel for homebound passengers."All police units have been fully instructed to ensure a smooth, safe, and orderly Eid...

Actor Shams Sumon dies

National award-winning small-screen actor Shams Sumon has died after a prolonged battle with liver complications, a colleague has confirmed, reports bdnews24.com.Sumon died on Tuesday evening at a Dhaka hospital, Rashed Mamun Apu, general secretary of the Obhinoy Shilpi Sangha, told...