BOGURA, July 23 (BSS): A court here on Wednesday sentenced a man to life term imprisonment in a murder case at Shibganj upazila of the district two decades ago.Additional District and Sessions Judge Raju Ahmed delivered the verdict on Wednesday...
OUR CORRESPONDENTBENAPOLE, July 23: The nearly 10-kilometre-long Purnapara Road in Jashore's Chowgacha upazila has become impassable due to years of neglect and for want of repair.Of this, a 7-kilometre stretch is in extremely bad condition, with worn-out bitumen, broken pavement,...
A Correspondent | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY, Rajshahi, July 23: Rajshahi University (RU) administration has taken an initiative to launch an archaeology department, which is meant to facilitate research and higher education on the rich history, archaeology, and cultural heritages of the Varendra region.The Varendra...
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Reuters) -Malaysian palm oil futures settled higher on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session, supported by short-covering and gains in Dalian palm olein as well as Chicago soyoil.The benchmark palm oil contract for October delivery...
BADC to import TSP, DAP from MalaysiaBangladesh Agriculture Development Corporation (BADC) under the Ministry of Agriculture signed a contract recently to import both Tri-Super Phosphate (TSP) and Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilisers from Malaysia.Md Ruhul Amin Khan, chairman (Grade-1) of BADC...
Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday as a U.S.-Japan trade agreement announced by U.S. President Donald Trump lifted investor risk appetite, while a firmer dollar and higher Treasury yields added further pressure, reports Reuters.Spot gold was down 0.1% at $3,428.69...
This July Summerfields Restaurant presents the SAARC Food Fest, a special at event celebrating the signature dishes of eight SAARC countries -- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, says a statement. From 20th to 31st July,...
LONDON, July 23 (Reuters): Oil prices fell for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, as investors assessed trade developments including a U.S. tariff deal with Japan ahead of a U.S. stocks data announcement.Brent crude futures were down 50 cents, or...
LONDON, July 23 (BBC): The son of a woman killed in the Air India plane crash has told the BBC "other remains" were found in her casket after her body was returned to the UK.Miten Patel, whose father also died...
DAMASCUS, July 23 (AFP): Syria said on Tuesday that it had launched investigations into reported extrajudicial killings in the country's Druze heartland, promising to punish perpetrators including any government-affiliated personnel after a week of sectarian bloodshed.The violence, which began on...
TOKYO, July 23 (Reuters): Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denied on Wednesday he had decided to quit after a source and media reports said he planned to announce his resignation to take responsibility for a bruising upper house election defeat.Asked...
GAZA, July 23 (AFP): Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes killed 17 people in the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, as Israel's military said it was pressing on with its operations against Hamas militants.Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that...
Mushfiqur Rahman | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
Price of Hilsha (Ilish) fish, the national fish of Bangladesh continues to soar in the local markets. A 800 gm to 1.0 kg size hilsha fish was sold at a price varying from Taka 2,500-2,800 in Dhaka fish market on...
Taskin Shakib and Humaira Haque | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
As Bangladesh grapples with rising unemployment, persistent poverty, and escalating climate risks, Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus's 3ZERO vision-Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emissions-shines as a beacon of hope, offering a bold and transformative roadmap for the...
The rise of teen investors is one of the most fascinating financial trends of recent years. With the help of mobile apps, social media, and online tutorials, teenagers are entering the world of investing earlier than ever before.While some see...
The recent Air Force jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara has left the nation mentally devastated. A Bangladesh Air Force FT-7 BGI fighter trainer lost control shortly after take-off and crashed into the school premises, killing at...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
Bangladesh is not at war, nor does it wish to engage in any conflict in the foreseeable future. However, with the drumbeat of war growing increasingly louder across the globe and several nations bearing the brunt of foreign aggression, Chief...
WASHINGTON, July 23 (AFP): The US tariff deal with Indonesia is set to ease critical mineral export restrictions from the Southeast Asian country to the United States, the White House said Tuesday, as President Donald Trump hailed a "huge win"...
Decathlon shares a landmark moment in Decathlon Bangladesh's journey: the appointment of Sayef Ahmed as the new Country Production Leader, marking a pivotal moment in Decathlon's journey in the country, says a press release. This leadership transition is more than...
The movement leaders were resolute in their 4-point demand as the government was compelled to issue a gazette notification on quota reform on July 23 last year amid stiff student resistance, reports BSS.The government issued circular keeping provision of 93...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-23 12:00:00
Nearly three-fourths of political parties and alliances have agreed on not holding the prime minister (PM) and party chief positions concurrently, National Consensus Commission (NCC) Vice-Chairman Prof Ali Riaz said.Some political parties and alliances have expressed their disagreement on this...
As Bangladesh's women footballers continue to capture hearts at home and abroad, experts and players alike are calling for a stronger professional pathway to ensure their success turns into a lasting legacy, reports UNB.Despite limited resources, their growing success proves...
M G Quibria | 2025-07-23 12:00:00
It has become a standard refrain in the lexicon of international development institutions and local protagonists: Bangladesh suffers from an abysmally low tax-to-GDP ratio. At barely 7.5 per cent, it trails not only global averages but also regional peers such...
Bangladesh created history in the second T20I against Pakistan as they beat the visiting side by 8 runs to seal the three-match series 2-0 with a match to spare, report agencies. The win is historical as this is Bangladesh's first...
GULAM RABBANI | 2025-07-23 00:00:00
Aviation Dhaka Consortium (ADC), the joint venture responsible for implementing the Third Terminal Project at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka, has submitted a claim to the government for an additional 3 per cent over the original contract value,...
FE REPORT The High Court on Tuesday directed the government to form a technical committee within seven days, consisting of relevant experts, to investigate the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet at Milestone College in Uttara, which resulted...
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) on Tuesday expressed its profound shock and deepest sorrow at the loss of lives in the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force aircraft into Milestone School and college campus in Uttara,...
A funeral parade for Flight Lieutenant Md Towkir Islam of the Bangladesh Air Force was held with full military honours on Tuesday at BAF Base Bir Uttam AK Khandakar following his tragic death in a fighter jet crash in Uttara...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2025-07-23 00:00:00
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to provide a US$100 million loan to support Bangladesh's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are largely deprived of formal lending, officials said on Tuesday.Negotiations between the Bangladesh government and the Manila-based...
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