July Shaheed Day, the day commemorating those who were killed during the July 2024 mass uprising that ultimately led to the fall of the Awami League (AL) government, will be observed across the country today (Thursday), reports UNB.The day coincides...
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on Tuesday handed over Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's message of condolence to Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani following the death of his father and former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, report...
Opposition Leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman has urged the government to take uncompromising action against corruption and restore discipline across the financial sector, insisting that no one --including lawmakers -- should be exempt from accountability if found involved in graft, report...
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said there would be no opportunity for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to surrender voluntarily, asserting that she would be arrested immediately upon her return to Bangladesh and that any court verdict against her would...
LONDON, July 15 (AFP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday a revamped format for the men's 2027 one-day international World Cup that could lead to an additional fixture between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.While next year's edition in southern...
BERLIN, July 15 (AFP): Germany's continued World Cup failures are a result of structural, political and cultural problems in German society, Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro said on Wednesday.Four-time winners Germany were eliminated by minnows Paraguay in the last 32...
The ICC has revamped the formats of its marquee men's events - the ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup - adding more rounds to both competitions, reports Cricbuzz.Following its annual meetings in Edinburgh, the ICC announced the format...
The 2026 World Cup has been mired in several controversies, from political interference to allegations of greed and spinelessness against FIFA as well as officiating disputes around the widely-loathed VAR, report agencies.Here takes a look at the five biggest controversies...
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 15 (Agencies): Kylian Mbappé won't get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final, but he remains tied for first with Argentina legend Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot four years after he...
Already under pressure after losing the one-off Test and the ODI series, Bangladesh showcased another disappointing display to concede an early lead against Zimbabwe in the T20I leg of the tour on Wednesday.Zimbabwe's pacer duo Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal as chairman of its newly-formed Franchise League Committee, according to an ICC statement issued on Wednesday following, report agencies.The confirmation came in an ICC media statement...
Has the Bangladesh-India series run into a fresh roadblock? Less than two weeks ago, there were indications that the six-match white-ball series would go ahead, and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), even issued a tender notification inviting bids for the...
Lamine Yamal earned a penalty for Spain against France in their World cup 2026 semi-final in Dallas.It was dispatched by Mikel Oyarzabal to hand Luis De La Fuente's side the lead, but controversy surrounded the decision by referee Ivan Barton,...
In every FIFA World Cup, there are players who make headlines by scoring goals. Then there are those whose influence extends far beyond the scoresheet. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 19-year-old Lamine Yamal has firmly established himself in the...
Polar Ice Cream Bangladesh has expanded its premium portfolio with two new offerings - Robusto Pista Kunafa and Chocolate Finesta. The launch held at Gulshan in Dhaka brings globally inspired innovation to local consumers, including the country's first Dubai-inspired Pista...
Standard Islami Bank PLC organised a workshop titled `Shariah Compliance in Banking Operations` at the bank's head office on Tuesday. The event was presided over by Managing Director of the bank Riad Mahmud Chowdhury. Chairman of the bank's Shariah Supervisory...
RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) Limited has announced the appointment of Mohammod Khourshed Alam as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 15 July. Mohammod Khourshed Alam has joined the company with extensive leadership experience in business strategy, commercial operations, organizational...
ICB Capital Management Limited (ICML) has launched a new scheme named 'TIP-Samriddhi' under its Term Investment Plan as part of its ongoing effort to promote disciplined investment in the capital market and encourage investors. The launching ceremony was held at...
Well-off individuals can now extend financial assistance to flood victims as around 200 charitable organisations are collecting donations through Nagad.To maximise the impact of public generosity, Nagad has waived all service charges on these transactions, ensuring that 100 per cent...
Singapore Chargé d'affaires to Bangladesh Mitchel Lee meets Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury at his ministry on Wednesday. PID
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Bangladesh and Italy will hold political consultations in Rome on August 4 to deepen cooperation on trade, migration, investment and regional issues, as Dhaka seeks to strengthen strategic ties with key European partners, diplomatic sources said.The consultations, to be led...
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RAJSHAHI, July 15: The Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has implemented a government-backed agricultural debt relief programme that has cleared outstanding loans of 239,480 small and marginal farming families, becoming the first state-owned specialised bank in Bangladesh to complete the...
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has expressed strong interest in expanding investments in Bangladesh's transport, logistics, and maritime sectors, with both countries agreeing to pursue mutually beneficial projects to strengthen bilateral investment cooperation.The interest was conveyed at a meeting...
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The government has decided to prepare a nationwide database of entrepreneurs engaged in the fisheries and livestock sector as part of its efforts to strengthen policymaking, improve services and ensure the sustainable development of the two key segments.State minister for...
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the government has introduced updated duty incentives on the import of raw materials required for the local manufacturing and assembly of international-standard digital devices.The prime minister disclosed the information in parliament on Wednesday while...
KHULNA, July 15 (BSS): A Khulna court sentenced on Wednesday a man to death for murdering his wife in Batiaghata upazila in 2016.The convict, Md. Mukul Kagaji, son of Razzak Kagaji of Sora village under Shyamnagar upazila in Satkhira district,...
PANCHAGARH, July 15 (UNB): Two farmers were killed in separate lightning strike incidents in Debiganj upazila of Panchagarh district on Wednesday.Mamun Islam, 30, son of Khadimul Islam of the Sonahar Malchandi Paschim Telipara area, was killed after being struck by...
JHENAIDAH, July 15 (UNB): More than five decades after Bangladesh's independence, thousands of Extra Departmental (ED) employees of the government postal service are still waiting for official recognition as departmental staff.Their long-standing grievances have now spilled over into a nationwide...
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CHANDPUR, July 12: Under the influence of heavy downpour for the past few days, a part of the approach road to the Dhonagoda River Bridge in Chandpur district has developed cracks and crevices on the northern side creating panic among...
NZ detects first H5N1 bird flu case, starts vaccination of endangered speciesWELLINGTON, July 15: New Zealand reported its first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu after a migratory seabird found on a beach near the capital, Wellington, tested positive,...
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