Bangladesh batter Sobhana Mostary was named ICC Women's Player of the Month for January following her outstanding performance in the recently concluded ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers, reports BSS."Sobhana Mostary's stunning performance in the ICC Women's T20 World...
Bangladesh Cricket Board's facilities committee chairman Shanian Taneem took a swipe at the current structure of the board as he insisted that he could not do even 10 percent of the work that he had planned, reports Cricbuzz.Taneem pointed fingers...
KOLKATA, Feb 28 (AFP): West Indies coach Daren Sammy believes history can repeat itself as he aims to mastermind a T20 World Cup victory to end India's hopes, just as he did when captain 10 years ago.Sammy led his side...
Tasnova Hossain | 2026-03-01 00:00:00
As the holy month of Ramadan unfolds in Bangladesh, it brings with it a familiar rhythm of spiritual reflection, community gatherings, and a palpable shift in the nation's economic tempo. Beyond the evening iftar bazaars and festive shopping, a much...
Tasnima Zerin | 2026-03-01 00:00:00
Across Bangladesh, Ramadan 2026 has drawn young people into its centre in ways that go well beyond routine observance. In Dhaka, student clubs and volunteer groups have taken on community dinners and charity drives with a seriousness that stands out....
Qazi Labiba Iqbal and Sadia Ruhul | 2026-03-01 00:00:00
Traditionally, weddings are a form of celebration where family, friends enjoy food and music, following the custom while two people get married. Nonetheless, within the recent past, the nature of wedding ceremonies within South Asia has been changing from being...
LONDON, Feb 28 (AFP/Reuters): The US and Israeli strikes on Iran are "totally irresponsible" and risk provoking further escalation, the head of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons said Saturday.The attacks followed weeks of sabre-rattling and...
Global airlines suspended flights across the Middle East on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, plunging the region into a renewed military confrontation.Flight maps showed the airspace over Iran virtually empty as Israel said it...
MOSCOW, Feb 28 (AFP/Reuters): Russia on Saturday condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran as a "dangerous adventure" that could spark "catastrophe" in the region and urged its citizens to leave Iran and Israel.Tehran emerged as one of Russia's closest...
LALMONIRHAT, Feb 28 (UNB): A quiet but striking transformation is unfolding on the sandy char lands of Govardhan, on the banks of the Teesta River in Mohishkhocha Union under Aditmari Upazila.Where tobacco once stood as the dominant crop, fields are...
RANGPUR, Feb 28 (UNB): A 75-year-old woman was killed by a speeding truck on the Rangpur-Dhaka highway in Shothibari, Mithapukur, Rangpur on Friday, prompting locals to block the road for nearly four hours demanding an overbridge to allow pedestrians to...
MEHERPUR, Feb 28 (BSS): At the heart of Anandabas village stands the nearly 150-year-old Anandabas 10-domed mosque - a structure locals describe as both a place of worship and a living testament to history, tradition and social harmony.The mosque, known...
OUR CORRESPONDENTPABNA, Feb 28: Cotton cultivation has been profitable for farmers in Kushtia's Daulatpur Upazila, which produces cotton worth Tk 1.0 billion annually. Bangladesh produces cotton worth Tk 7.0 billion per year.Nazrul Islam, a resident of the upazila's Dharmadaha village,...
LONDON/ABU DHABI, Feb 28 (Reuters): The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict that President Donald Trump said would end a security threat and give...
Md Rashed Akter was elected president and Rashid-un-Nabi general secretary of Bankers Club of Bangladesh Limited in its executive committee election held on February 27.They secured the highest number of votes in the election of the traditional organisation of bankers.A...
EBL partners with Footsteps Bangladesh to support children with special needsEastern Bank (EBL) has partnered with Footsteps Bangladesh under its flagship CSR initiative “Project Britto” to establish specialized libraries for children with special needs, promoting inclusive education and independent learning....
Muhammad Mahmood | 2026-03-01 00:00:00
US President Donald Trump calls for a new world order, stating the United Nations (UN) must actively cooperate with the "Board of Peace." His remarks at Davos-2026 emphasise global stability, diplomatic engagement, and peace-focused initiatives. Trump is now being described...
Hasnat Abdul Hye | 2026-03-01 00:00:00
Unarguably, the BNP-led government now in charge of the helm of state power is in the birth throes of new governance. Though no stranger in running a government in Bangladesh, BNP finds itself facing a new set of challenges- political,...
In recent years, there has been a noticeable surge in the consumption of fast food during iftar and sehri. This growing trend is alarming, as it undermines both public health and the true spirit of Ramadan.Most fast foods are rich...
Establishing democracy at the grassroots and ensuring effective public service delivery require a strong system of local government. Institutions such as Union Parishads and City Corporations are the closest administrative bodies to the people, allowing them to understand local needs...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2026-03-01 00:00:00
Some recent media reports have highlighted the mosquito menace bedevilling life after sunset. Mosquitoes seem to be breeding unchecked in the absence of any effective eradication strategy by the city corporations and municipalities. The mosquito population is so dense in...
Asjadul Kibria | 2026-03-01 00:00:00
The appointment of a businessman as the governor of the country's central bank has come as a complete surprise to many. Surprise, because never before a businessman was chosen as head of the Bangladesh Bank. The departure, which many consider...
The government's decision to waive agricultural loans of up to Tk 10,000 along with accrued interest for 1.2 million farmers is a welcome move to ease the burden on a vulnerable segment of the population. Small and marginal farmers usually...
Mohammad Abu Yusuf | 2026-02-28 12:00:00
The bond market serves as a critical lifeline for developing countries worldwide to channel funds for government expenditures and providing capital for businesses. However, Bangladesh's bond market remains very small, underdeveloped, and inactive compared to its regional peers. Bangladesh's bond...
Weather may remain dry with partly cloudy sky until 6:00 pm today (Saturday). Night temperature may remain unchanged and day temperature may rise slightly. The highest temperature was recorded on Friday, at 32.9 degrees Celsius in Patuakhali, while the lowest...
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir has said suspects released on bail in cases involving extortion, mugging, drug dealing and juvenile gangs will be required to report weekly to local police stations to prevent repeat offences, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-28 00:00:00
Police arrested seven women activists of Awami League (AL) from a sudden procession in the capital's Dhanmondi area on Friday morning.Driver of a microbus that was used for carrying the AL activists was also detained. Police also seized the microbus.Assistant...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-28 00:00:00
Bangladesh has denounced the recent Israeli attempt to annex occupied Palestinian territory, said a spokesman of the foreign ministry on Friday.Addressing the Open-Ended Executive Committee meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at foreign ministers' level, Bangladesh's foreign minister,...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-28 00:00:00
The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials recovered foreign currencies worth Tk 38.04 million at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital on Friday, according to its press release.Acting on a tip-off, the CIID officials conducted a...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-28 00:00:00
Prices of different varieties of rice increased by Tk 3.0-4.0 per kg while that of vegetables, lemon and cucumber declined over the last few days in the city markets, according to trading sources.Traders said seasonal coarse rice Swarna was selling...
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