Awami League (AL) has drawn up an elaborate programme marking the 102nd birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children's Day today (Thursday), reports BSS.On the occasion, President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh...
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Wednesday said the young generation should be taught about Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, reports BSS."We've to come out of the unhealthy culture of attempt to get rid...
CHATTOGRAM, Mar 16 (BSS): Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today hoped that BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and her party would remember the generosity that Bangabandhu daughter and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has shown to her.Terming Sheikh Hasina...
MANIKGANJ, Mar 16 (UNB): BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said their party is passing through a tougher time than the 1/11 political changeover period as the government has been trying to eliminate the party."We're having a...
Shadique Mahbub Islam | 2022-03-17 00:00:00
Earlier this week, a young girl committed suicide after being violated. In her grim suicide note, she has named the culprit, and bade goodbye to her family by saying that they will not live with respect if she lives with...
Shadya Naher Sheyam | 2022-03-17 00:00:00
Remember the time at the tea stall when that annoying 'know-it-all' uncle kept going on about the quality of education of our country? We all have been there. The debate over the issue of education quality in Bangladesh pops up...
Tofael Mahmud | 2022-03-17 00:00:00
It is always inspiring when someone starts their own initiatives to become self-dependent. But when a woman comes up with one despite all societal pressure, it's always worth celebrating.Proma Sarker, a second-year student at the Department of Economics, University of...
LONDON, Mar 16 (Reuters): Gold steadied on Wednesday, with a weaker dollar offsetting pressure from higher US Treasury yields as investors await the first pandemic-era US Federal Reserve interest rate hike.Spot gold was steady at $1,916.71 per ounce at 1226...
Novoair will resume its flights from Dhaka to Kolkata on Mar 27, it said in a press statement on Wednesday, reports bdnews24.com.Daily flights will depart Dhaka at 5:20 pm (local time) and Kolkata at 6:40 pm (local time).Novoair said it...
LONDON, Mar 16 (Reuters): Oil rose above $100 a barrel in a volatile session on Wednesday, finding support from supply concerns and easing worries about slowing Chinese demand, while signs of progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks limited gains.Three million barrels...
Sheltech (Pvt.) Ltd. celebrated its 34th anniversary with a cake-cutting ceremony at Sheltech Lounge recently. Sheltech Group's Chairman Kutubuddin Ahmed, Vice Chairman Sk Bashir Ahmed and Managing Director Tanvir Ahmed were present at the event.
US-listed shares of Chinese companies jumped in premarket trading on Wednesday after China's top policymaker said the country would roll out measures to boost the economy and keep its capital markets stable. Separately, China's securities regulator said it would continue...
LONDON/SHANGHAI, March 16 (Reuters): World stocks recovered ground on Wednesday as markets watched for signs of light in the Ukraine conflict, while Treasury yields hit their highest since mid-2019 in anticipation of the first U.S. interest rate hike in three...
BENGALURU, March 16 (Reuters): Gains in bank and auto stocks helped Indian shares close higher on Wednesday, with investors keeping a watch on Ukraine-Russia peace talks and the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting.At the closing bell, the blue-chip NSE Nifty...
March 16 (Reuters): European stocks rose to near two-week highs on Wednesday after China promised to roll out more stimulus to boost its economy, while hopes of progress in Ukraine-Russia peace talks kept the mood buoyant.The pan-European STOXX 600 index...
Robi's 4G leadership position further consolidated in 2021 with 44.4 per cent of its total subscribers being 4G users. Around 73.7 per cent of Robi's subscriber base were data subscribers in 2021, which was the highest in the industry.Robi disclosed...
A delegation of the Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) visited the GPH Ispat Limited at Sitakunda on Tuesday. The delegation was led by the president of IEB Chattogram Engineer Probir Kumar Sen. AMD of GPH Almas Shimul welcomed the delegation...
WASHINGTON, Mar 16 (Reuters): US retail sales increased moderately in February as more expensive gasoline and food forced households to cut back spending on other goods like furniture, electronics and appliances, which could restrain economic growth this quarter.The report from...
Walmart Inc said on Wednesday it plans to hire more than 50,000 workers in the United States in the first quarter, as the US retailer looks to bolster its fulfillment centers and stores, reports Reuters.Walmart said the new hires would...
LONDON, Mar 16 (Reuters): The economic cost of Russia's assault on Ukraine was further exposed on Wednesday as the sanctions-hit country teetered on the brink of its first default on international debt since the Bolshevik revolution.Moscow is due to pay...
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid inaugurating the newly refurbished 'Bidyut Bhaban' in the city on Tuesday after completion of its modernisation and beautification work. Power Secretary Md Habibur Rahman was present as special guest at...
The Premier Bank Limited has recently opened five agent outlets -- Khamarpara agent outlet under Rangpur Branch, Mulaid MC agent outlet under Mauna Branch, Kalir Bazar agent outlet under Mymensingh Branch, Bagar Bazar agent outlet under Bhaluka Branch and Jajjar...
A three-day 'Bangladesh Jewellery Expo-2022', first of its kind in the country, kicks off today (Thursday), reports UNB.Bangladesh Jewellers' Samity (Bajus) is organising the expo at Bashundhara International Convention Centre in the capital to celebrate the birth centenary of Father...
Startup Bangladesh will provide Tk 170 million to eight startups to scale up their products and services from a fund of Tk 1.0 billion allocated for 50 startups under its 'Shoborshe Shoto Asha' Programme. Startup Bangladesh, a flagship venture capital...
INDIAN WELLS, Calif., Mar 16 (Reuters): Seeking to become the first woman to defend the Indian Wells title in over three decades, Paula Badosa powered past Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals on Tuesday while Simona Halep and...
MANCHESTER, England, Mar 16 (AP): Expensive mediocrity confirmed: Manchester United's trophy drought completes a fifth season.The last path to a title was ended at an Old Trafford now accustomed to letdowns as United was knocked out of the Champions League...
Shinepukur Cricket Club defeated Mohammedan Sporting Club by 41 runs in their first match of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city on Wednesday, reports UNB. Shinepukur batted first and posted 250 for...
KARACHI, Mar 16 (Reuters): Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's record-breaking century helped Pakistan draw the Karachi Test against a formidable Australian side at the National Stadium.The skipper, along with Abdullah Shafique, lifted Pakistan in the second innings after they were in...
Bangladesh coach Russell Domingo has backed the strength of their ODI side to come through for them in the three-match series that starts at SuperSport Park in Centurion tomorrow (Friday), according to South African online news portal. While the Proteas...
SATKHIRA, Mar 16 (UNB): Six people have been detained for illegally catching fish in the Satkhira range of the Sundarbans, forest officials said on Wednesday.The detainees have been identified as Mafizul Sardar, 45, son of Mozam Sardar, Salam Gazi, 45,...
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