SYLHET, Dec 18 (UNB): Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two people on charge of abducting a man and torturing subsequently in Sylhet.The abductors allegedly also stripped him and filmed before demanding the ransom.On Wednesday night, a...
CUMILLA, Dec 18 (UNB): Bus services from three terminals in Cumilla city remained suspended on Thursday as the Cumilla Bus Owners Association enforced a strike to press home their demands, causing severe inconvenience to passengers.No buses left the Jangalia, Shasangacha...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-12-19 00:00:00
SYLHET, Dec 18: The Sylhet region has seen a successful vegetable farming season this year, with an increase in both yield and cultivation area. Despite a good supply of various vegetables, however, prices remain high in local markets, much to...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-12-19 00:00:00
COX'S BAZAR, 18: Amid the Victory Day celebrations and year-end public holidays, the country's only coral island, Saint Martin, is experiencing a massive surge in tourist arrival. From December 15 to December 31, nearly all tickets for boats operating between...
QUITO, Dec 18 (AFP): Ecuadoran footballer Mario Pineida was shot and killed in the port city of Guayaquil on Wednesday, his team said.Guayaquil has become a hotspot for gang violence linked to drug trafficking and several football players in Ecuador...
The British High Commission in Dhaka today warmly welcomed the arrival of the King's Baton in Bangladesh as part of the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, reports BSS."Welcoming the King's Baton to...
Bangladesh's next home series against Pakistan, scheduled for next year, is set to be played in two phases due to a scheduling clash with the Pakistan Super League (PSL), confirmed BCB cricket operations chairman Nazmul Abedeen Fahim, reports BSS."Because of...
ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec 18 (AFP): Bowling coach Marcus Trescothick said England would keep "fighting and scrapping" as the Ashes slipped from their grip Thursday, while paying tribute to a dehydrated Ben Stokes.Only a stirring fightback can seemingly save the tourists,...
The Coca-Cola Company invites fans in Bangladesh to see the most coveted Trophy in the world ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, said a press release. The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will arrive in Dhaka on January...
Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman will return home for eight days during the Indian Premier League to play a limited-overs series against New Zealand, reports UNB.Mustafizur was signed by Kolkata for Rs 92 million at the IPL auction, the highest...
Asjadul Kibria | 2025-12-19 00:00:00
The curtain dropped on a different warrior four years ago. Freedom fighter, writer, and activist Begum Mushtari Shafi passed away at 84. While many knew her as ‘Shaheed Jaya’ (the wife of Shaheed), this title does not fully capture her...
"Don't put all your eggs in one basket" - this timeless advice has never been more relevant for Bangladesh as it prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status. While the ready-made garment (RMG) sector has long been the...
Bangladesh's roads are notorious for congestion, accidents and chaos. While inadequate infrastructure and careless driving are often blamed, the widespread presence of unregistered vehicles is a less obvious yet highly dangerous problem that undermines road safety and drains public resources....
Shiabur Rahman | 2025-12-19 00:00:00
The scene is familiar to anyone living in or visiting Bangladesh. At street corners, outside schools, bus stands, and train terminals, vendors dish out puri, jhalmuri, fried crispy snacks and sweets packaged in newspaper sheets. Bakeries, confectionery shops, and roadside...
Nilratan Halder | 2025-12-19 00:00:00
Dhaka has emerged as the 2nd largest megacity in the world in terms of population. The United Nations World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 report finds Jakarta to secure the top position with 42 million people. Taking urban sprawl into consideration, the...
The news that a substantial fund has been proposed for more than a dozen development projects under the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) offers a rare moment of cautious optimism. For years, many wards under the DSCC have existed with...
Abdullah A Dewan | 2025-12-19 00:00:00
Capitalism is often described as a system powered by private ownership, competitive markets, and the relentless search for profit. Beneath these familiar pillars lies a deeper engine that makes modern capitalism possible: the capital market, especially the stock market. It...
LONDON, Dec 18 (AFP): The Bank of England cut its key interest rate to 3.75 percent on Thursday after UK inflation eased faster than expected and as the economy weakens."We've passed the recent peak in inflation and it has continued...
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters): US consumer prices increased less than expected in the year to November, but the moderation is likely technical and Americans continued to face affordability challenges that have been partly blamed on tariffs on imports.The Consumer Price...
The Administrator Team of Social Islami Bank PLC held an exchange of views meeting with the bank's Outlet Agents to discuss issues related to ensuring uninterrupted banking operations. The meeting was conducted the via zoom platform from the bank's head...
As the year draws to a close, Nagad, a digital financial service of the Bangladesh Postal Department, has awarded special recognition to 70 outstanding performers selected from 7,000 distributors' field forces across the country, says a press release.The recognition ceremony,...
Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Adviser Sharmin Morshed goes round different stalls after inaugurating the Joyita Bijoy Mela-2025 at Joyita Foundation of Dhanmondi in the city on Thursday. — PID
JEDDAH, Dec 18 (Arab News): Real estate trading remained robust in Kuwait and Qatar in the week ending Dec. 11, with transactions in both markets totaling around $442 million, according to official data from the respective ministries of justice.In Kuwait,...
SYDNEY/LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters): Global shares crept higher on Thursday, after the tech sector got hit by renewed concern over AI spending, and investors prepared for a series of central bank meetings that will probably reflect the divergence in worldwide...
MUNSHIGANJ, Dec 18 (BSS) : Munshiganj, a historic district situated at the confluence of the Padma, Meghna and Dhaleshwari rivers, is famed for its rich heritage and traditional cuisine.Among its most celebrated culinary treasures is Patkhir, a centuries-old sweet delicacy...
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has signed an agreement with Trade International Industries Ltd., a concern of Electro Mart Ltd. and the sole distributor of internationally renowned brands GREE, KONKA and HAIKO in Bangladesh. Trade International Industries Ltd. is one...
Prime Bank PLC customers in Bangladesh will now enjoy special discounts from United Healthcare on all healthcare needs. In this regard, an agreement was signed recently at the bank's Gulshan Corporate Office.Under this agreement, Prime Bank customers, including all Prime...
Bank Asia PLC and Incepta Pharmaceuticals Limited have signed a strategic agreement to introduce an integrated cash management solution and strengthen the partnership between the two organizations, says a Press Release. The signing ceremony was held at the Head office...
BRAC Bank has reached a new milestone in corporate governance excellence by winning the prestigious ICMAB Best Corporate Award for the ninth consecutive year, reinforcing its position as a benchmark for governance and transparency in banking sector in Bangladesh.The Institute...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-18 00:00:00
Robi Axiata Chief Executive Officer Ziad Shatara on Thursday called for auctioning the much-awaited 700 MHz spectrum after the national elections, arguing that large-scale investment required a stable political and economic environment, as well as clear regulatory signals.Speaking at a...
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