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Mugging: a terrifying reality of society

2025-04-05 00:00:00

Snatching, a serious crime that breeds insecurity and anxiety in our society, is a pressing issue. It involves the forcible seizure of valuable possessions like money, mobile phones, or bags from individuals or groups, causing not only financial loss but...

Politics does not spare even a tomb

Tanim Asjad | 2025-04-05 00:00:00

Towering historical characters are subject to critical analyses for their deeds and contributions. Nevertheless, an objective characterisation of a particular historical figure could be manipulated by political parties and religious groups to serve their narrow interests. From attracting electoral votes...

Imperative for WFP to tide over funding crisis

2025-04-05 00:00:00

Drastic cut in food assistance by the USA and other major donors to the World Food Programme (WFP) is bad news for victims of conflict, natural disaster and climate change worldwide. The WFP, has reportedly said that it is facing...

Cox's Bazar lifeguard service faces closure for fund crunch

MUNIMA SULTANA | 2025-04-04 12:00:00

The decade-old lifeguard service in the world's longest sea beach Cox's Bazar is likely to be closed threatening lives of thousands of visitors due to lack of fund amid possibility of discontinuation of fund disbursement by the international donor.Sources said...

Turkey annual inflation falls to 38.1 percent

2025-04-04 12:00:00

ISTANBUL, April 3, AFP: Turkey's annual inflation rate slowed for a 10th straight month in March, falling to 38.1 percent, the lowest since December 2021, official data showed Thursday.The decline came as Turkey was roiled by street protests against the...

Cyber attacks: The invisible war

2025-04-04 12:00:00

With the advancement of technology, cyber attacks have emerged as a new threat in today's world. Cyber criminal activities continuously increase at personal, corporate, and national levels, posing significant security challenges.Cyber attacks refer to online assaults aimed at stealing information,...

Qatar Energy still awaits payment for 9th lot of fertiliser

2025-04-04 00:00:00

FE ReportA state-owned petroleum company of Qatar is reluctant to sell fertiliser to Bangladesh in the next fiscal year because of delayed payment, sources said.Qatar Energy recently informed that it would not sign any contract for the fiscal year 2025-26...

Police arrested two persons in connection with the double murder in Chattogram

2025-04-04 00:00:00

Police arrested two persons in connection with the double murder in Chattogram city on Thursday. — UNB

Jul-Feb current account deficit falls to $1.27b

JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-04-04 00:00:00

Bangladesh's current account deficit (CAD) narrowed significantly during the July-February period of the ongoing fiscal year, driven by higher remittance inflows and export earnings.According to the Bangladesh Bank data, the current account deficit stood at $1.27 billion in the first...

Tariff issue to be resolved thru' talks with US: CA

2025-04-04 00:00:00

BANGKOK, April 3 (BSS): Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed strong hope that there would be a positive progress in resolving the tariff issue through talks with the US government."We are studying it. Since it is negotiable, we will...

Businesses should not be greed-driven

2025-04-04 00:00:00

BANGKOK (UNB): Highlighting the risks of wealth and power concentration, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said a society collapses sooner or later if wealth and power concentration happens in it."Unless wealth is shared, you cannot sustain a society,"...

Political transition, trade, trust building likely key topics

MIR MOSTAFIZUR RAHAMAN | 2025-04-04 00:00:00

Bangladesh may highlight its transition to democracy and reinforcing cooperation on priority bilateral and regional issues at today's maiden summit meet between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Highly placed sources gave the preview Thursday as...

Trump’s tariffs stoke worry in trade circles

FE REPORT | 2025-04-04 00:00:00

A phenomenal worldwide US tariff hike stokes worries in Bangladesh's overall trade circles with apparel makers fearing chain effects especially on apparel export to its single-largest market.According to exporters, Bangladeshi suppliers might face huge price squeeze from the US buyers...

Two held over Chattogram double murder

2025-04-04 00:00:00

Police have arrested two people over the double murder that occurred in Chattogram after a car was chased down.The two were arrested from Khaja Road in Chatgaon and Kanchannagar in Fatikchari in the city on Thursday.The arrestees have been identified...

Myanmar's military declares ceasefire to ease relief

2025-04-04 00:00:00

BANGKOK, Apr 3 (AP): Myanmar's ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war Wednesday to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people.The surprise announcement by military leaders who also...

Oil slumps over 7pc on Trump tariffs

2025-04-04 00:00:00

HOUSTON, Apr 3 (Reuters): Stock markets and the dollar tumbled Thursday after President Donald Trump's latest tariffs salvo against countries worldwide, fanning a trade war that many fear will spark recession and ramp up inflation. Oil prices fell on Thursday...

CA to lay foundation stone on May 14

NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2025-04-04 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 3: Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus is expected to lay the foundation stone for the construction of a new rail-cum-road bridge project over the River Karnaphuli at Kalurghat on May 14. Dr. Yunus will be coming to...

Offshore wind energy study on the cards to assess potential

JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2025-04-04 00:00:00

The government is set to conduct a comprehensive study on harnessing the potential of offshore wind energy to enhance power generation from renewable sources.The study aims to develop a detailed database that will support large-scale investments and infrastructure development for...

The metro rail sees an overwhelming crowd of travellers at Motijheel station amid the ongoing Eid vacation

2025-04-04 00:00:00

The metro rail sees an overwhelming crowd of travellers at Motijheel station amid the ongoing Eid vacation on Wednesday. But in striking contrast to the left picture, pedalled vans in the right lie idle in serried ranks in the same...

Egg, tomato go pricier after Eid

FE REPORT | 2025-04-04 00:00:00

Prices of egg and tomato have surged significantly after the Eid-ul-Fitr festival as traders attribute the hike to supply shortages during this long vacation.Tomato prices have risen to Tk 50-60 a kg from Tk 30-40 before Eid.Meanwhile, egg prices have...

Man held in Rajshahi over killing protester Saquib Anjum

2025-04-04 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Apr 03(BSS): Police have arrested a man in a case filed for killing protester Saquib Anjum during the Anti-discrimination Students Movement in the district on August 5, 2024.Police said the arrestee is Nayan Islam (32), son of Abdul Mannan...

BNP activist dies in clash over Eid greeting banners

2025-04-04 00:00:00

A man has died while undergoing treatment in Chattogram after sustaining injuries in a clash between two BNP factions over banners carrying Eid greetings, reports bdnews24.com.The victim is Md Jihad (27). Police confirmed his death at a private hospital in...

Critically injured Bellal needs proper treatment for recovery

2025-04-04 00:00:00

PATUAKHALI, Apr 03(BSS): Md Bellal Islam (20) was shot in both legs while participating in the anti-discrimination student movement. Although the bullets were removed, he is still unable to walk.Due to financial hardship, his family struggles to afford even basic...

Adviser Sharmeen meets family of July martyr Anas

2025-04-04 00:00:00

Adviser to the Ministries of Social Welfare, and Women and Children Affairs Sharmeen S Murshid exchanged Eid greetings with the parents of Shaheed Shahriar Khan Anas, a 16-year-old boy who was shot dead during the student-led July-August uprising, at his...

Manikganj admin stops child marriage

2025-04-04 00:00:00

MANIKGANJ, Apr 03 (UNB): The Manikganj administration intervened and stopped a child marriage ceremony in Airmara village of Betila-Mitra union in Manikganj Sadar Upazila on Thursday.Manikganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sheikh Mezbah Ul Saberin, who led the operation, said they took...

BCL procession in Sylhet: Seven held

2025-04-04 00:00:00

SYLHET, Apr 3 (UNB); Seven people, suspected to be supporters of Awami League (AL) and its associate bodies, have been arrested on charge of bringing out a procession in favour of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in Sylhet.The arrestees...

Three held over sexual assault of female journalist

FE REPORT | 2025-04-04 00:00:00

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-3 on Thursday arrested three people for sexually harassing and physically assaulting a female journalist in the capital's Banasree area.The arrestees are: the prime suspect Shoib Rahman Zishan (25), Md Raisul Islam (21), and Md Kausar...

Strict measures will be taken to curb terrorism in hills: Home adviser

2025-04-04 00:00:00

RANGAMAT, Apr 3 (BSS): Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said the government will take tougher actions to curb extortion and terrorist activities in the hilly areas."We will take tougher actions to curb extortion and terrorism...

Interim govt won't be let down: Tuku

2025-04-04 00:00:00

TANGAIL, Apr 03 (BSS): BNP Publicity Secretary Sultan Salahuddin Tuku has said the interim government will not be let down."This government was established through the student movement, if this government fails, the blood of the martyrs will be in vain,"...

Money being invested to sabotage mass killing trial

2025-04-04 00:00:00

International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam has said substantial financial investments have been made to disrupt the ongoing trial regarding the mass killings and crimes against humanity committed during the July-August movement, report agencies."We have received specific...