Bangladesh Jubo Union brought out a procession in the city on Saturday protesting against the increase in fuel price and transport fare — Focus Bangla
A fourth-year student of Dhaka University was allegedly beaten by Jagannath Hall Chhatra League general secretary Otonu Barman and his followers on Thursday night, reports UNB.The victim is Rakibul Hasan Sajib, a student of Institute of Social Welfare and Research...
Referring to a World Bank (WB) report revealing further poverty reduction in Bangladesh, Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Saturday said this report has proved that some so-called research and social organisations have published fictitious and motivated reports...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday called upon all the opposition parties to unite and put aside their 'misunderstandings' to dislodge the Awami League government, reports UNB. "The country's economic, political and law and order situation is...
BRAHMANBARIA, Apr 16 (BSS): Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Advocate Anisul Haque on Saturday said the welfare of the people was the vow of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman."We will do whatever is necessary for the...
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said BNP leaders are maintaining double standard over democracy, reports BSS."BNP made farce in the name of multi-party democracy. As BNP lost people's confidence, the party...
Aaron Finch became the first cricketer to play for nine Indian Premier League (IPL) teams as he made his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2022 season on Friday. He was included in the side in place of...
Mushfiqur Rahim, the former Bangladesh captain, will play the Super League phase of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League for Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, who ended the initial league phase as the top team, reports UNB. Mushfiqur was initially roped...
The Super League stage of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League is set to begin tomorrow (Monday), the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Saturday, reports UNB. A total of six clubs- Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, Legends of Rupganj, Abahani...
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Bangladesh Denim Expo is going to be held in the city in May, after two years of suspension due to Covid-19 pandemic, aiming to help buyers and suppliers to explore new opportunity.The 12th edition of the two-day exhibition will take...
The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) organised a welcome reception in honour of newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter D. Haas and an Iftar at a city hotel recently, with AmCham President Syed Ershad Ahmed in the...
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Both gardeners and businesses are betting on a good mango trade this season after two years of pandemic-induced losses.Though the flowering is less this season in few regions, existing little fruits have been generating hopes to the farmers and traders...
COLOMBO, Apr 16 (Reuters): A plan by Sri Lanka's state-owned national airline to lease nearly two dozen aircraft has sparked public criticism and opposition condemnation as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in decades.Sri Lanka is struggling with...
NEW DELHI, Apr 16 (XINHUA): The price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel in India was hiked by a marginal 0.2 per cent to an all-time high on Saturday. According to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers,...
LONDON, Apr 16 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices were stable last week due to continued muted demand from Asia amid a lockdown in China, allowing European gas prices to maintain a premium to keep LNG cargoes flowing...
Worker electrocuted in SylhetSYLHET, Apr 16: A worker was electrocuted in front of Gotatikar Sundarban Community Center area under Dakshin Surma Upazila of the district Saturday morning. The deceased was identified as Shiblu Ahmed, 25, resident of Sunamganj. Officer-in-Charge (OC)...
Chitra deer take shelter from the sun heat under the trees at Mirpur National Zoo in the city on Saturday — bdnews24.com
SUNAMGANJ, Apr 16 (UNB): A nor'wester wrought havoc in Sunamganj district on Friday night, damaging several houses and agricultural fields.Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the nor'wester that lashed the district around 10pm.The impact of the storm was severely felt...
KHULNA, Apr 16 (BSS): Enthusiastic farmers are expecting a bumper Boro paddy production after exceeding the fixed farming target in Khulna agriculture region during the current season.Farmers and officials of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) said, "The tender Boro...
Shoppers crowd shopping mall to choose their shoes ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr festival. The photo was taken from Station Road in Gaibandha town on Saturday — Focus Bangla
CHATTOGRAM, Apr 16 (UNB): Chattogram City Corporation has decided to hold the 111th edition of popular wrestling competition 'Jabbar er Boli Khela' from April 24 to 26 this year on the Kotwali to Andarkilla road in the port city. CCC...
COX'S BAZAR, April 16 (UNB): Two people were killed and one other injured by lightning strikes in Kutubdia upazila of Cox's Bazar on Friday.The victims were identified as Sihab Uddin,60, son of Abdul Zabbar of Tabelarchar village, and Sahab Uddin,50,...
RAJSHAHI, Apr 16 (BSS): Concerted efforts of all the government and non-government organisations concerned can be the best way of protecting the boys from sexual abuse, assault and exploitation for the sake of their proper physical and mental development.The society...
CHATTOGRAM, Apr 16 (UNB): Two motorcyclists were killed in separate road accidents in Chattogram on Saturday.In Sitakundu upazila, Mohammad Titu, 25, was hit by a lorry in front of Kashem Jute Mills in Sonaichhari union of the upazila around 10...
Photo shows passengers face difficulties while getting off a launch as there is no jetty at launch ghat in Brahmanbaria. The photo was taken on Saturday — Focus Bangla
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BOGURA, Apr 16: A number of unmanned and unauthorised level crossings in the district pose risk of serious accidents. There are a total of four level crossings in Bogura Sadar upazila while three in Gabtoli, two each in Nashratpur, Talora...
A new branch of Bangladesh Finance Securities Ltd was opened at Firoz Centre in Chawhatta, Sylhet. Bangladesh Finance Managing Director and CEO Md. Kyser Hamid inaugurated the facility as the chief guest recently. Bangladesh Finance Securities Ltd Managing Director and...
Board meetingsDhaka Insurance Ltd: A board meeting of the company will be held on April 20, 2022 at 2:30 PM to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the company for the year ended December 31, 2021.Sena Kalyan Insurance Company...
COLOMBO, Apr 16 (AFP): Sri Lanka on Saturday announced a five-day share trading halt after the crisis-hit country hiked interest rates and declared a default on its external debt during the traditional New Year holiday, as trade unions and top...
Social Islami Bank Limited arranged an iftar mahfil for the sub-staffs of the bank at its head office recently. Zafar Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank, was present as the chief guest on the occasion. Abu Reza Md....
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