Women's kabaddi team win bronze for first time

Bangladesh women's kabaddi team has created history as they won a bronze medal for the first time in the Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship beating Thailand in the last group match on Friday, reports BSS.Bangladesh women's kabaddi team coach Shahnaz Parvin...

Five key factors in India-New Zealand final

DUBAI, Mar 07 (AFP): India and New Zealand face off in the final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday to decide the winner of the eight-nation ODI tournament.The news agency Sport looks at five key factors that could...

Unbeaten India face record-setting NZ tomorrow for Trophy glory

DUBAI, Mar 07 (AFP): India play New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday in what could be a last hurrah for veteran stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.The 36-year-old Kohli and skipper Rohit, 37, came into...

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Gang gunfights in Ecuador leave 22 deadGUSYAQUIL, Mar 07: At least 22 people have been killed in Ecuador’s port city of Guayaquil after rival factions of a drug trafficking gang exchanged gunfire, highlighting the worsening law and order situation in...

Kenyan president and opposition veteran sign political deal

NAIROBI, Mar 07 (AFP): Kenyan President William Ruto signed a political cooperation deal with his former arch-rival Raila Odinga on Friday in a bid to boost his presidency after months of turmoil.Ruto's popularity has been dwindling after plans for new...

Australians told 'prepare for worst' as tropical cyclone nears

GOLD COAST (Australia), Mar 07 (AFP): Violent winds toppled power lines Friday as a tropical cyclone inched towards Australia's eastern coast, sparking evacuation orders and leaving more than 50,000 homes without electricity.Tropical Cyclone Alfred was 165 kilometres (100 miles) east...

Muslim nations meet on Arab alternative to Trump Gaza plan

JEDDAH, Mar 07 (Agencies): The Muslim world will be asked to throw its weight behind an Arab counter-plan to US President Donald Trump's widely condemned proposal to take over war-torn Gaza at an emergency meeting on Friday.Foreign ministers from the...

SpaceX's Starship explodes in space, again raining debris over Caribbean

NEW YORK, Mar 07 (Reuters): SpaceX's massive Starship spacecraft exploded in space on Thursday minutes after lifting off from Texas, prompting the FAA to halt air traffic in parts of Florida, in the second straight failure this year for Elon...

Over 70 killed in Syria clashes between govt forces, Assad loyalists

LATAKIA, Mar 07 (Arab News): Clashes between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad in the country's coastal region have left more than 70 people dead and an area outside government control, a war monitor said...

Kyiv seeks more information about Meloni proposal for security guarantees

KYIV, Mar 07 (Reuters): Kyiv said on Wednesday it was asking Italy for more information about a proposal by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to extend NATO's mutual defence umbrella to Ukraine without offering it alliance membership or sending peacekeeping troops.Ukraine...

Russia launches major Ukraine missile attack after US cuts off military aid

KYIV, Mar 07 (Agencies): Russian forces damaged Ukrainian energy and gas infrastructure overnight in their first major missile attack since the US paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine, piling pressure on Kyiv as President Donald Trump seeks a swift end to...

Unemployment crisis

Bangladesh faces a growing unemployment crisis, particularly among young graduates. While traditional job opportunities remain limited, entrepreneurship can serve as a viable solution to this issue. The rise of digital platforms and the gig economy presents an opportunity for aspiring...

A vital shield under threat

Bangladesh stands on the front lines of climate change, already grappling with rising sea levels, devastating floods, and increasingly unpredictable weather. A key factor exacerbating these challenges is deforestation. The unchecked destruction of our forests through unregulated logging, rapid urban...

Women's role in society

There was a time when women in our society were confined to household chores and childcare. However, times have changed, and women are now actively contributing to the workforce while also making significant strides in politics, business, sports, and various...

Easing Dhaka's perennial traffic congestion

Despite extensive discussions and proposed solutions, the relentless traffic congestion in Dhaka continues to worsen, demanding urgent attention. The situation exacerbates during the holy month of Ramadan every year, underscoring the pressing need for immediate action. Over the past two...

Devising a policy to resolve NPL issue

Among the many factors contributing to the unrelenting rise in the volume of non-peforming loans (NPLs) are reportedly the unresolved default loan recovery cases stacking up on the shelves of some 67 Money Loan Courts (MLCs) across the country. But...

Bangladesh needs a neatly-crafted maritime policy

Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made – Robert N. Rose aptly captures the essence of maritime transport—a sector not merely pivotal as a business but fundamental to the lifeline of Bangladesh’s economy. Encircled by...

Toby Cadman asks Bangladesh to refer July massacres case to ICC, change ICT's name

Toby Cadman, Special Adviser to the ICT Chief Prosecutor, on Thursday urged the interim government of Bangladesh to refer the cases of the July-August massacres to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, reports UNB.Cadman, who has extensive experience as...

Boutique houses are now swamped with work

Boutique houses are now swamped with work as there has been a sharp rise in clothing sales ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. In the picture taken at Banalata Super Market on Mirpur Road in the capital on Thursday, a worker is seen...

Fire rips thru Gabtoli slum, more than 150 shanties gutted

A fire broke out at the Shahi Masjid slum in the capital's Gabtoli area early Thursday, destroying over 150 shanties before it was brought under control after more than an hour, reports UNB. Warehouse Inspector of Fire Service and Civil...

Re-evaluate IEPMP to cut air pollution, carbon emissions

Re-evaluation of the Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP) is essential to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions, said experts at a policy dialogue on Thursday. They suggested getting rid of dependence on foreign donors and consultants in policy...

Make info commission independent body to safeguard autonomy

The Information Rights Forum has recommended making the information commission an independent constitutional body to safeguard its autonomy and bolster democracy.The recommendation was presented at a press conference titled "Functionality of the Information Commission and Amendments to the Right to...

EC decides who participates in polls

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the Awami League will have to decide regarding the participation in the next national election, stressing that the election commission decides who participates in the election."They [AL] have to decide if they want...

Attach, freeze NASSA Group's assets, shares

A Dhaka Court on Thursday ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to attach 14 houses and plots in Dhaka and freeze shares of 55 companies owned by NASSA Group chairman Nazrul Islam Mazumder.Judge Md Zakir Hossain of the Metropolitan Senior Special...

PC extends 116 projects without cost increase

The planning commission has approved time extension of 116 projects without increasing costs in the first seven months of the current fiscal year.Around 50 others of such proposals are in wait for recommendation by the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division...

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A portion of the Dhaka-Mawa Highway in Dhaka's Dholaipar area

A portion of the Dhaka-Mawa Highway in Dhaka's Dholaipar area has subsided, which may cause a fatal accident any time. The highway has been remaining in this condition for more than a year, but the authorities concerned seem to have...

Eight to receive Independence Award this year

Eight renowned persons are likely to receive the 'Independence Award 2025' for their glorious and remarkable contributions at the national level.The Cabinet Division will soon issue a notification regarding the final list of nominees for the highest state honour, according...

Proposal sent back, cost cut suggested

The Medical Education and Family Welfare Division under the health ministry has proposed a project to reconstruct 592 union health and family planning centres at an estimated cost of Tk 22.304 billion in the first phase. Once completed, the two-storey...

Election this year may be difficult due to unrest, Nahid tells Reuters

Bangladesh's interim government has been unable to fully ensure public safety and holding a general election this year will be difficult, the head of a newly launched political party told Reuters.Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted last August in...