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Japan seeks stronger ties with BD engaging younger generation

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Japan's Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki has stressed the importance of engaging the younger generation in promoting cultural bondage through Ikebana, a traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, reports UNB."I hope Ikebana will be loved by young people in Bangladesh,"...

Bangladesh seeks Commonwealth support

2022-06-25 00:00:00

The Rohingya crisis has entered its 6th year, threatening human security, peace, and stability of the region, the Bangladesh foreign minister has said, reports UNB.Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has reiterated that earliest repatriation of all forcibly displaced Rohingyas to...

AL always stands by people in crisis, says Hasan

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said on Friday Awami League (AL) always stands by the country's people whether it is in power or not, reports BSS."Whether the Awami League is in power or not, it always stays by...

Khaleda returns home from hospital after 14 days

2022-06-25 00:00:00

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has returned home after a 14-day stay in the city's Evercare Hospital for the treatment of her multiple health complications, including blockages in her arteries, reports UNB.The BNP chief left the hospital about 5:40pm on Friday...

AL govt turns out to be enemy of country's people: Fakhrul

2022-06-25 00:00:00

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleged on Friday the Awami League (AL) government has become enemy of the people by resorting to repressive acts, reports UNB."Awami League has usurped power by snatching people's basic rights systematically. A horrible...

Wimbledon 2022 seeds: men's top 10

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Wimbledon 2022 seeds: women's top 10

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova reacts

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova reacts after beating Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia in their women's singles semi-final tennis match at the Eastbourne International tennis tournament in Eastbourne, southern England, on Friday — AFP

Real Madrid to begin LaLiga title defence at Almeria

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Real Madrid will begin the defence of their Spanish league title away to Almeria on August 14 and Barcelona host Rayo Vallecano the same weekend, LaLiga said on Thursday, reports Reuters.With the World Cup in Qatar scheduled to be played...

Juventus women sign Iceland's Gunnarsdottir

2022-06-25 00:00:00

MILAN, June 24 (AFP): Juventus have signed Iceland midfielder Bjork Gunnarsdottir from European champions Lyon, the women's Serie A champions announced on Friday.In a statement, Juve said that the 31-year-old, who has 130 international caps, has signed a two-year deal...

FIFA tells Indian FA to hold elections by September 15 to avoid ban

2022-06-25 00:00:00

World governing body FIFA has told India's football association to complete changes to its constitution and elect new office bearers by Sept 15 to avoid being banned, officials said.India's highest court disbanded the All India Football Federation (AIFF) executive committee...

Medvedev out as Tsitsipas reaches Mallorca semis

2022-06-25 00:00:00

PALMA, Spain, June 24 (AFP): World number one Daniil Medvedev lost to Roberto Bautista Agut in the quarter-finals of the Mallorca Open on Thursday, while second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced to the last four.Medvedev was beaten 6-3, 6-2 by Bautista...

PCB to challenge IPL's proposed extended window at ICC meet

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Feeling 'short-changed' by the IPL potentially getting a two-and-a-half-month window in the next ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP), the PCB will raise the issue at the ICC AGM in July, reports ESPNcricinfo.There has been no announcement from the ICC about...

Army, Sylhet post win in Bangabandhu football

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Bangladesh Army Football team and Sylhet District Football team won their respective final round matches of the Bangabandhu National Football Championship held on Friday at Achmat Ali Khan Stadium in Madaripur, reports BSS.In the day's first match, Bangladesh Army football...

England's Adil Rashid to miss India series for Hajj pilgrimage

2022-06-25 00:00:00

LEEDS, United Kingdom, June 24 (AFP): Adil Rashid is set to miss England's white-ball series against India after being given clearance by cricket chiefs to make a holy pilgrimage to Makkah.One of the five pillars of Islam, the hajj is...

Mominul dropped

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Axe was finally fallen on Mominul Haque following his poor batting form in the second and final Test against West Indies at Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia, reports BSS.Mominul's lean batting streak extended to ninth straight single digit figure...

Bangladesh lose to US after beating Brazil

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Despite an impressive performance against Brazil, Bangladesh archery team lost to USA by 3-5 set points in the pre-quarterfinal of Recurve Mixed Team event of Archery World Cup Stage-3 held on Thursday night in Paris, France, reports BSS.The Bangladesh archery...

Boult, Southee, Wagner rout England top-order

2022-06-25 00:00:00

LEEDS, United Kingdom, June 24 (AFP): Trent Boult took three wickets as England slumped to 127-6 on the second day of the third Test on Friday, with their batting frailties returning to haunt them.England last week went 2-0 up in...

FIFA increases squad limit for World Cup

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Teams will be able to select up to 26 players for this year's World Cup after global soccer's governing body FIFA increased the maximum squad limit by three on Thursday, reports Reuters.FIFA said the change was due to the unusual...

Petrobangla to scrap compensation clause in future gas pacts?

2022-06-25 00:00:00

After failing to enhance local gas production, state-owned Petrobangla has now initiated a move to modify the current structure of the gas supply agreement (GSA) with future power plants in Bangladesh, reports UNB.UNB has learnt that a draft of the...

Gold discounts in India widen, China sees safe-haven buying

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Physical gold dealers offered bigger discounts in India this week to lure buyers as the wedding season concluded, while some consumers in China bought bullion to hedge against growing economic concerns, reports Reuters.Weddings are one of the biggest drivers of...

Russia seeks new fuel markets in Africa, ME as Europe turns away

2022-06-25 00:00:00

MOSCOW, June 24 (Reuters): Russia is increasing gasoline and naphtha supplies to Africa and the Middle East as it struggles to sell fuel in Europe, while Asia is already taking bigger volumes of Russian crude, Refinitiv Eikon data showed and...

Pakistan levies 'super tax' on industries to trim deficit to clinch IMF deal

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Pakistan will impose an extra one-time 10% tax on large scale industry for one year to raise over 400 billion Pakistani rupees ($1.93 billion) to clinch a crucial deal from the International Monetary Fund, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said on...

Shoppers buy less, seek cheaper items

2022-06-25 00:00:00

LONDON, June 24 (Reuters): About two fifths of customers at Britain's Asda supermarkets are buying less and swapping branded items for Asda-brand products where possible to save money amid a worsening cost of living crisis, the retail chain said on...

India rushes food, medicine to bankrupt Sri Lanka

2022-06-25 00:00:00

COLOMBO, June 24 (AFP) : Sri Lanka accepted a rice and pharmaceuticals shipment from neighbouring India Friday as the island nation battles an unprecedented economic crisis that has left supermarket shelves and pharmacy cabinets empty.A critical shortage of foreign currency...

Rice bran becomes hot commodity as India scours for edible oils

2022-06-25 00:00:00

MUMBAI, June 24 (Reuters): Rice bran has become a sought-after commodity in India as the world's biggest importer of vegetable oils tries to overcome an edible oil shortage caused by global supply disruptions.A by-product in rice milling, rice bran has...

Asian demand, rising costs squeeze Europe's LNG import plan

2022-06-25 00:00:00

LONDON, June 24 (Reuters): Europe's plan to get through a winter of difficult Russian gas supply with significant imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is at risk, with US supply curtailed by a key plant outage, rising demand in Asia...

Readjust edible oil prices: CAB

FE REPORT | 2022-06-25 00:00:00

The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) urged the government to readjust edible oil prices in the country following a downward trend of their rates in the international market.Vice-President of CAB central committee S M Nazer Hossain came up with the...

Alarming rise of divorce -

2022-06-25 00:00:00

The number of divorces is on the rise in Dhaka city. According to a recent news report, the number of notices for break-up rose to 7,245 in 2021 in Dhaka South City Corporation area, more than 14 per cent increase...

Making Dhaka cycle-friendly

2022-06-25 00:00:00

The city that features bicycle lanes gives the message that it cares for its bicyclists, that it is committed to helping citizens reduce their reliance on cars, and it does not want pollution. However, it is unfortunate to state that...