SINGAPORE, March 12 (Reuters): India plans to establish a coal trading exchange to buy and sell domestically produced coal amid growing output from mines operated by private companies, the federal government said in a notice seeking comments on the proposal.The...
Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday, rising over 1 per cent, supported by a weaker dollar, but gains were capped by mounting fears of a US economic slowdown and the impact of tariffs on global economic growth, reports Reuters.Brent futures...
India's unbeaten run across the Champions Trophy has seen several players move up the ICC's ODI rankings - both in batting and bowling. They make up four of the top eight ranked batters in the world with Shubman Gill still...
LIVERPOOL, England, Mar 12 (Reuters): Paris St Germain beat Liverpool 4-1 in a penalty shootout to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals after winning a rip-roaring last-16 second-leg match at Anfield 1-0 on Tuesday thanks to a goal from livewire...
Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah Riyad announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, reports UNB."I have decided to retire from international cricket. All praises only for the Almighty Allah," Riyad posted on his verified Facebook account on Wednesday evening."I would like...
The Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPL) saw good performances from Legends of Rupganj, Abahani Limited, and Mohammedan Sporting Club as they secured convincing wins in their respective matches on Wednesday, reports UNB.Legends of Rupganj registered an eight-wicket victory over...
African Union warns of huge risk of partition in SudanADDIS ABABA, Mar: The African Union on Wednesday said the announcement of a parallel government in war-torn Sudan risked cleaving the country, already ravaged by nearly two years of unrest. The...
TEHRAN, Mar 12 (AFP): Iran's top diplomat said Wednesday an Arab country will soon deliver it a letter from US President Donald Trump, who has called for striking a nuclear deal with the Islamic republic."The letter has not reached us...
SIBI (Pakistan), Mar 12 (AFP): Pakistan security sources on Wednesday said the military had freed 190 train passengers taken hostage by gunmen on the second day of a siege in the mountainous southwest.More than 450 passengers were on board when...
JEDDAH, Mar 12 (Arab News): Talks between the US and Ukraine aimed at ending the war with Russia took place in Jeddah on Tuesday, Saudi Press Agency reported.The administration of US President Donald Trump agreed to lift its suspension of...
BOGURA, Mar 12 (UNB): A woman and her minor daughter were killed when a truck hit a van in Beragram village of Dupchanchia upazila of Bogura district on Wednesday.The deceased were identified as Roksana Parveen, wife of Abu Bakar Siddique...
BARISHAL, Mar 12 (UNB): Doctors at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital (SBMCH) in Barishal suspended outpatient services on Wednesday morning as part of an ongoing movement to press their five-point demand, causing immense suffering for hundreds of patients.Patients said ticket distribution...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-03-13 00:00:00
COX'S BAZAR, Mar 12: Despite its various adverse effects on both agriculture and environment, farmers in Cox's Bazar are increasingly turning to tobacco cultivation instead of vegetables.Insiders said in the current season, tobacco has been cultivated on 680 hectares of...
In 2024, UNICEF reported that over 3.4 million street children in Bangladesh are living without parental care. This is particularly prevalent in Dhaka city. Most of these children are deprived of their fundamental rights-they are unable to get proper meals,...
The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world, is not only a reserve of natural beauty but also a vital source of livelihood for thousands of fishermen in Bangladesh. However, the recent resurgence of piracy has plunged the security...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2025-03-13 00:00:00
The modest achievements in women's empowerment that the country can now justly claim are threatened by the growing incidents of repression and violence against women reported from different areas of the country. Crimes against women are many and are taking...
Bangladeshi patients seeking to get treatment abroad have a new destination---China---close to their homes. The latter has come forward to fill the vacuum created by India, the next-door neighbour. Indian High Commission in Bangladesh has reduced the issuance of visas,...
Syed Badrul Ahsan | 2025-03-13 00:00:00
Mark Carney should be able to provide strong leadership to Canada. With his accomplishments, essentially in economics (he has served well as governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England and indeed in every other position he...
Fazlul Hoque | 2025-03-13 00:00:00
If anyone wants to mention the names of the country's iconic entrepreneurs and businessmen, the late Syed Manzur Elahi is definitely one of them. He is not only iconic, but also an ideal businessman who has contributed a lot to...
ASJADUL KIBRIA, BACK FROM SAUDI ARABIA | 2025-03-12 12:00:00
It was more than a century ago, a man from Kashmir in British India travelled to Hejaz, western part of today's Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). At that time, the region was a part of the Ottoman Empire and the...
SIDDIQUE ISLAM | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
City Bank PLC is committed to enhancing its card services and customer experience by improving digital platforms and introducing innovative payment solutions, the bank's head of cards has said."We're also expanding our network of partner merchants to offer a wider...
Md Abed-Ur-Rahman | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
In today's digital era, cash transactions are gradually being replaced by smarter and more secure payment methods. Among them, credit cards have gained significant popularity due to their convenience, security, and added reimbursements. At Midland Bank PLC., we are witnessing...
Jarin Tasnim Rafa | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
Ramadan usually brings drastic changes to the daily eating habit and exercise pattern. There is a considerable change in the state of available muscles to recover for those participating in routine physical activities. During the fast, the body will have...
Sofia Noor Rafa | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
In Dhaka's Chawkbazar, brews an air of cross-culture. Beef kebabs and mutton-leg roasts get a sellout thanks to an ever-growing crowd that feels good about attending the Iftar bazaar. Quite a scene of densely packed food stalls with uncountable items...
NOWSHABA ACHAL | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
Dhaka's midnight vibes hits different these days. As the city-dwellers observe Ramadan amid religious zeal, Dhaka's nights take on a lively energy, with the streets buzzing until after midnight. Sehri is more than simply a meal, it is a precious...
Anindeta Chowdhury | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
Ramadan, being a very special and sacred month to all the Muslims in the world, its festive tone does not also leave Bangladesh out of the box. But the ongoing intensity of inflation might be a factor diminishing the festivities...
MEGH RAHMAN | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
Fasting and festivals with a tenor of sanctify make a comeback hand in hand. Setting shopping choices within one's means matters to many. A quick question: 'When do you start your Ramadan grocery shopping?' Well, a bigger question: 'Do you...
Imtiaz Ahmed | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
The month of Ramadan has arrived once again. An ambience of restraint and sanctity is there all around. People are fasting from dawn to dusk. They refrain from having any food or drink during the day time. This can range...
Tahseen Nower Prachi | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
The sighting of the crescent moon at the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan and the sudden buzz in the streets of Dhaka are correlated. Eid in Bangladesh is not just a religious festival. It is an experience, a...
The National Consensus Commission is determined to reach a national consensus on reforms within the stipulated timeframe, said the commission's Vice Chairman Prof Ali Riaz, reports UNB.He made the remark while European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller paid a...
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