BARISHAL, Feb 4 (UNB): BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said women would be made self-reliant if his party is voted to power in the national election.He said mothers and daughters would receive primary healthcare services at home without visiting...
SYFUL ISLAM and JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2026-02-05 00:00:00
Worried about the possible erosion of public confidence in the banking sector and market reactions, the Financial Institutions Division (FID) insists on not doing the asset-quality review (AQR) of state-owned banks (SoBs) now. The review was proposed under the Financial...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2026-02-05 00:00:00
Bangladesh is destined to face break-neck competition both in US and EU markets with India emerging as a major competitor with double advantages of Washington-proposed tariff cutback and trade deal with the 27-nation European bloc.Industry insiders and experts sound the...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-05 00:00:00
In a historic move to safeguard its economic future, Bangladesh is set to sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Japan tomorrow.Titled Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (BJEPA), the agreement is a strategic "lifeline" designed to ensure continued duty-free access...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2026-02-05 00:00:00
Bangladesh must invest heavily in cancer research, innovation, AI-driven technologies -- Doulot Akter Mala shows how answers to cancers can be derived from latest know-how Once a frightening saying that 'cancer has no answer' no longer stands in today's world....
TASNIM ARA | 2026-02-05 00:00:00
Every year 4th February is observed as the "World Cancer Day", adopted by Union for International Cancer Control UICC in 2000 at Paris World summit against cancer with the aim to create awareness, promote prevention and to reduce death from...
SAMIUL HAQUE | 2026-02-05 00:00:00
Every year, approximately 482,000 Bangladeshis cross into India seeking medical treatment. Several hundred thousand more travel to Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia. Medical tourism outflows total US$4 to US$5 billion annually, with cancer treatment representing a substantial portion. Families liquidate agricultural...
SHIABUR RAHMAN | 2026-02-05 00:00:00
The lack of awareness and delayed diagnosis are the biggest challenges for Bangladesh's fight against cancer, said Sakif Shamim, Managing Director of Labaid Cancer Hospital and Super Speciality Centre. According to him, many of the patients come to the hospital...
LONDON, Feb 04 (Reuters): Gold prices rose further on Wednesday after logging its biggest daily gain in 17 years in the previous session, as investors flocked to the safe-haven asset amid fresh US-Iran tensions.Spot gold was up 2.2 per cent...
LONDON, Feb 04 (Reuters): Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after rising earlier in the session after the US shot down an Iranian drone and armed Iranian boats approached a US-flagged vessel, rekindling fears of an escalation in tensions ahead of...
Renowned Agricultural Scientist Dr Muhammad Ataur Rahman has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), says a press release.According to the order issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, he has been appointed as the...
Emirates has announced the expansion of its signature Chauffeur-Drive service in Japan, further enhancing its premium ground experience for travelers, says a press release. From February 01, 2026, the service would be available to customers travelling to or from Narita...
Walton, Bangladesh's first and only compressor manufacturer, has launched the production of renowned European ACC brand's Kappa Compressor, featuring compact design, high efficiency, durability, and environmental sustainability, marking a historic milestone for Walton and the industrial sector as well, says...
TOKYO, Feb 04 (AFP): Japanese energy firm JERA said Tuesday it had agreed a 27-year deal to buy gas from Qatar, as Tokyo comes under pressure to reduce Russian imports while ensuring enough supplies for power-hungry data centres and AI.JERA...
Bangladesh cricketers made a significant leap in the ICC women's T20 rankings following an unbeaten run in the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers, reports BSS.The Tigresses, as they are adorably called, secured their place in the ICC Women's T20 World...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has initiated a major review of the country's cricket pathway structure, with the aim of strengthening grassroots development, age-group cricket, and the long-term progression of players and coaches, reports Cricbuzz.The decision was announced on Wednesday...
A wicket falling in the final over of the day in a multi-day match will no longer mean stumps, with an update to the Laws of cricket requiring the over to be completed, according to Australian cricket based online portal...
A hat-trick by forward Alpi Akter powered the Bangladesh Under-19 women's football team to the final of the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship, as they thrashed hosts Nepal 4-0 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium on Wednesday, reports UNB.With this commanding victory,...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-02-05 00:00:00
MANIKGANJ, Feb 04: Owners and workers of printing presses in Manikganj said they have lost a huge amount of income due to the ban on election related posters and if the ban prevails small presses will not survive.After the Election...
ATHENS, Feb 04 (AFP): A Greek coastguard vessel and a boat carrying migrants have collided in the Aegean sea, killing 15 people, authorities said Wednesday, updating the previous toll.The incident occurred Tuesday off the island of Chios, near Turkey."The pilot...
WASHINGTON, Feb 04 (AFP): NASA said Tuesday it's delaying until March the launch of its first crewed flyby mission to the Moon in more than 50 years, after encountering leaks during final tests.The mishaps during a run-through that the US...
TOKYO, Feb 04 (AFP): Japan warned of possible avalanches in the country's northern regions on Wednesday as the mercury suddenly rose after two weeks of extreme snowfall that paralysed traffic and collapsed houses.Sustained snow since late January has buried northern...
GAZA CITY/JERUSALEM, Feb 04 (Reuters): Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed 21 Palestinians including six children in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials said, the latest violence to undermine a truce in the enclave.Among the dead was a medic who rushed...
TRIPOLI, Feb 04 (BBC): Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya's former leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead.The death of the 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as his father's heir apparent, was confirmed by the head of...
WASHINGTON, Feb 04 (AFP): A US fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that approached an American aircraft carrier in the Middle East on Tuesday, Washington said, as renewed tensions on the high seas overshadowed plans for nuclear talks.White House...
The 2024 Violence Against Women (VAW) Survey, conducted by BBS and UNFPA, reveals that gender-based violence remains widespread in Bangladesh, affecting women across all regions, age groups, and socio-economic backgrounds. Among 27,476 women surveyed, 76 per cent reported experiencing intimate...
Volunteering experiences inevitably impact an individual's life in many meaningful ways. Across the world, there is ample evidence demonstrating its effectiveness in personal, social and professional development. The concept of 'volunteerism' can be defined from multiple perspectives, depending on an...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2026-02-05 00:00:00
The 13th parliamentary elections, slated for February 12, 2026, mark a watershed moment in the country's history. The election is crucial as it is expected to pave the way for Bangladesh's return to democracy after more than a decade and...
There are few places in the world where food safety is compromised as widely as it is done in this part of the world for enhancing profit. From production, storing and processing of agricultural produce to preparation and serving as...
Md. Abdur Rouf | 2026-02-05 00:00:00
Having worked in the VAT management system for nearly three decades since 1995, I have had the opportunity to observe numerous policy initiatives and administrative reforms. Despite these efforts, Bangladesh continues to have one of the lowest tax-GDP ratios in...
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