British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has met National Citizen Party (NCP) leaders Nahid Islam and Tasnim Jara, and discussed political issues, reiterating its support for Bangladesh's democratic and inclusive future, reports UNB.The British High Commission in Dhaka on...
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The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday sought to hear the explanation of the Election Commission (EC) about its position over declaring Ishraque Hossain as the mayor of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). The apex court asked...
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Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General ATM Azharul Islam has demanded trial for what he termed 'judicial killings' of political figures.He made the demand while addressing a gathering at Shahbagh in the capital on Wednesday shortly after his release from jail.Azhar, who...
WASHINGTON, May 28 (AFP): The US State Department has ordered the suspension of student visa processing in the latest escalation of a Trump administration crackdown on foreign students criticized Wednesday by China.President Donald Trump's administration is seeking unprecedented control over...
MADRID, May 28 (AFP): Four women and two girls died after their migrant boat capsized shortly before reaching safety in Spain's Canary Islands on Wednesday, emergency services said, the latest tragedy on the perilous route.Emergency services in the Atlantic archipelago...
KYIV, May 28 (AFP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a three-way summit with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as he seeks to force Moscow to halt its three-year-long invasion.Russian President Putin rejected calls to meet Zelensky in Turkey...
GAZA CITY, May 28 (AFP): The UN on Wednesday condemned a US-backed aid system in Gaza after 47 people were injured during a chaotic food distribution, where the Israeli military said it did not open fire at crowds.The issue of...
GENEVA, May 28 (AFP): The United Nations warned on Wednesday that there is a 70 percent chance that average warming from 2025 to 2029 would exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius international benchmark.The planet is therefore expected to remain at historic...
DUBAI, May 28 (Gulf news): They were backed with millions and billed as game-changers - but these IPL stars couldn't live up to the hype in Season 18.The Indian Premier League's 18th season has been a revelation - young stars...
BUENOS AIRES, May 28 (Reuters): One of the three Argentine judges presiding in the trial of seven members of Diego Maradona's medical team charged with negligent homicide in the soccer star's 2020 death stepped down from the case on Tuesday...
PARIS, May 28 (Reuters): Last year's French Open runner-up Jasmine Paolini gave a touch to Rafael Nadal's footprint on Court Phlippe Chatrier before racing into the third round with a 6-3 6-3 victory against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic on Wednesday.The Italian...
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has announced a 26-member preliminary squad of Bangladesh for two International matches against Bhutan and Singapore in Dhaka including three Bangladesh-origin foreign booters--- Hamza Chowdhury, Shamit Shome and Fahamedul Islam, reports UNB.The Spanish Head Coach of...
BARGUNA, May 28 (UNB): Ankuzanpara, once a quiet and picturesque village in Taltali upazila of Barguna, now lies under a heavy blanket of smoke and sorrow.The fresh air that once breezed through its trees and the crystal-clear river that sustained...
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LALMONIRHAT, May 28: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has foiled an attempt to push in 13 Indian nationals through the border at Chawratari village of Durgapur Union under Aditmari upazila of Lalmonirhat district early Wednesday morning.According to sources, among the 13...
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COX'S BAZAR, May 28: Bangladesh government is always ready to resolve the conflict between the Rohingya people staying in Bangladesh and the local population, said Shamsuddauja Nayan, additional commissioner of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commission (RRRC).He said that one...
Gold prices rose on Wednesday as traders sought bargains following the previous session's declines, while the market remains focused on minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting due later in the day, reports Reuters.Spot gold gained 0.4 per cent...
LONDON, May 28 (Reuters): Oil prices rose more than 1 per cent on Wednesday, with the US barring Chevron from exporting crude from Venezuela and production shut-ins from Canada, while markets anticipated an expected production increase from OPEC+.Brent crude futures...
To prevent the marketing of counterfeit or refurbished products, Sony's official distributor in Bangladesh, Smart Technologies (BD) Ltd., known as Sony-Smart, is now ensuring the digital warranty of Japanese world-famous 'Sony' brand in the country, says a statement.Sony's digital warranty...
ACI Motors has officially launched EcoFlow, the world's leading portable power solution brand, in Bangladesh. The announcement came during a grand inauguration ceremony held at ACI Centre in Dhaka recently. As part of the launch, ACI Motors signed an exclusive...
Bengal Commercial Bank (BGCB) organised 'National Sales Convention 2025' at BGCB Training Centre in Dhaka with the slogan "Leading Business, Inspiring Growth". The event was held recently with the participation of employees from the SME Business and Retail Business of...
Al-Arafah Islami Bank held the 427th meeting of its Board of Directors on Wednesday, with Chairman of the Board of Directors Khwaja Shahriar in the chair. The meeting fixed August 14 as the date for the 30th Annual General Meeting...
Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday opined that climate budget allocations in Bangladesh remain neither adequate nor well-planned, and the coastal regions continue to face growing risks due to the lack of protection infrastructure, reports UNB.They also said that despite...
Amid a concerning rise in online gambling and its associated societal decay and criminal activities, the Bangladesh Bank has taken a firm stance to curb these illicit practices.The Payment Systems Department of Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday issued a directive instructing...
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In a move to deepen economic and diplomatic relations with Bangladesh, Marcelo Carlos Cesa, Ambassador of Argentina to Bangladesh, visited the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) -- Bangladesh, the global business organisation, on Wednesday and called for enhanced bilateral cooperation...
Bangladesh has said international cooperation must be enhanced to combat illicit financial flows from developing economies."Political will is essential to ensure the return of stolen assets to their countries of origin. This is a matter of justice, equity, and trust...
The 143rd meeting of the board of directors of Takaful Islami Insurance PLC was held in the city on Wednesday. Chairman of the company Tahmina Afroz presided over the meeting. The board of directors of the company approved the Financial...
The 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC was held at the Police Headquarters in Dhaka on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by Baharul Alam, Inspector General of Police and Chairman of Community Bank. During the meeting...
The 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Sonali Bank PLC was held at its head office on Wednesday. Chairman of Board of Directors of Sonali Bank Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury presided over the AGM. Shareholders and Directors Muhammed Mahbubur Rahman, Dr....
The 2nd emergent meeting of the board of directors of Shippers' Council of Bangladesh (SCB) for the term 2024 & 2025 was held at its conference room in the city on Wednesday under the Chairmanship of Md Rezaul Karim. SCB...
BRAC Bank and British Council Bangladesh, in collaboration with Toastmasters International, recognised outstanding talents from 33 Bengali medium institutions at the English Speech Competition's grand finale held on May 25.
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