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Adilur offers munajat at grave of uprising martyr Gaus Uddin

2025-03-02 00:00:00

Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman has visited the house of Gaus Uddin, a martyr of the July-August uprising, at Golapganj in Sylhet, reports BSS.After meeting his family members, the adviser offered ziarat at his grave on Friday.He along...

Report on ISI's ULFA camp in BD false: CA’s Press Wing

2025-03-02 00:00:00

The Press Wing of the Chief Adviser (CA) has said the report published in an Indian newspaper saying that operatives of Pakistan's ISI are working to reopen a ULFA camp near the Assam border in Bangladesh, is false and baseless,...

BCL man held in city over Jubodal leader murder

2025-03-02 00:00:00

SIRAJGANJ, March 1(BSS): Police have arrested a leader of the banned organisation, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), from the capital in connection with the killing of Sohanur Rahman Ranju, assistant general secretary of the district Jubodal, during the anti-discrimination student movement...

State system also helped Hasina become a 'dictator': Badiul

2025-03-02 00:00:00

The mechanisms and processes of the state system also contributed to transforming Sheikh Hasina into a 'dictator', Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SHUJAN) Secretary Badiul Alam Majumdar has said, reports bdnews24.com .Speaking at a human chain on Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka...

Govt ensuring level-playing field for all parties

2025-03-02 00:00:00

The interim government is committed to ensuring a level-playing field for all political parties ahead of the upcoming elections, said CA's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, reports UNB."Our primary responsibility is to create a level-playing field for all parties, and we...

REDX hosts merchant meetup to empower women entrepreneurs

2025-03-02 00:00:00

ShopUp's logistics arm, REDX, recently organised a merchant meetup titled 'Accelerating Action in a Business Environment' to inspire and equip women entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies necessary to overcome challenges and scale their businesses effectively.The event brought together leading...

IMF, Ukraine agreement on $400m loan review

2025-03-02 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, March 1 (AFP): The International Monetary Fund and Ukraine reached an agreement Friday on a loan program review that will unlock around $400 million in much-needed funds more than three years after Russia's invasion.The deal was announced during Ukrainian...

Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Prime College of Nursing, Dhaka, at the bank's

2025-03-02 00:00:00

Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Prime College of Nursing, Dhaka, at the bank's corporate office recently to provide seamless banking services under its specialiSed segment 'Primeacademia'. Under Primeacademia, Prime Bank will offer a range of benefits, including...

Date prices drop amid huge import

2025-03-02 00:00:00

Consumers have expressed satisfaction as the prices of dates have dropped ahead of Ramadan, thanks to a surge in imports that has double the supply compared to the market demand.On Saturday, the lowest price for dates in Dhaka was Tk...

Rain likely today ,,.''

2025-03-02 00:00:00

Rain/Thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Sylhet division in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Weather may remain mainly dry with...

United International University (UIU) Vice-chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia speaking

2025-03-02 00:00:00

United International University (UIU) Vice-chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia speaking at the orientation programme of the Spring semester 2025 on the university campus in the city recently.

Speed limit on Dhaka Elevated Expressway raised to 80kph

2025-03-02 00:00:00

The authorities have increased the speed limit on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway to 80kph, reports bdnews24.com.The new speed limit came into effect on Thursday night, according to Hasib Hasan Khan, a director of the First Dhaka Elevated Expressway Company.The decision...

Drive against criminals to begin in Ramadan

2025-03-02 00:00:00

FE REPORTDetective police will carry out an all-out operation against criminals to maintain law and order during the holy month of Ramadan.A high officer of the Detective Branch (DB) of Police provided the information to the media at the DMP...

EU Commissioner Lahbib in city

2025-03-02 00:00:00

European Union (EU) Commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management Hadja Lahbib arrived in Dhaka on Saturday on a three-day official visit, reports BSS.Secretary (east) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Md. Nazrul Islam received her at Hazrat Shahjalal...

DMP nabs 283 on criminal charges in 24 hrs

2025-03-02 00:00:00

FE REPORT Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 283 persons during raids over the last 24 hours (Friday 6:00 am to Saturday 6:00 am) on different criminal charges from several places of the capital.Of the arrestees, eight are professional robbers...

BSMMU outpatient appointment goes online

2025-03-02 00:00:00

BSMMU has launched an online appointment service aiming to ensure smooth medical services for its Outpatient Department (OPD) patients from March, the month of independence, reports BSS.By logging into the BSMMU website (www.bsmmu.ac.bd), patients can book online appointments to get...

Muslim devotees performing Taraweeh prayers in the first congregation of the Ramadan at the Baitul

2025-03-02 00:00:00

Muslim devotees performing Taraweeh prayers in the first congregation of the Ramadan at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital on Saturday, as the holy month of fasting began. — Focus Bangla

SOUTHEAST BANK SIGNS MOU WITH NEXUS GROUP

2025-03-02 00:00:00

SOUTHEAST BANK SIGNS MOU WITH NEXUS GROUPSoutheast Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NEXUS Group to provide Payroll Baton Card Service, ATM facilities and other banking services. Nuruddin Md. Sadeque Hossain, managing director of Southeast Bank, and Dr....

Junk stocks of paper & printing do better than peers

FE Reporting | 2025-03-02 00:00:00

Junk stocks of the paper & printing sector, including Khulna Printing & Packaging Ltd. (KPPL), have rallied for the last two months despite the companies' poor financial performance. The sector registered the highest appreciation of 13.18 per cent last week...

Infusing new life into the business of insurance

SAIFUNNAHAR SUMI | 2025-03-02 00:00:00

The insurance coverage in Bangladesh has been on the decline, mostly because of the lack of knowledge about risk coverage and clients' distrust of insurance companies. Over the last one year, Bangladesh Insurance Academy (BIA) has been working to address...

Dhaka Regency offers Ramadan specials

2025-03-02 00:00:00

Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort is offering a variety of dining and accommodation packages in the holy month of Ramadan, says a statement.This month, guests can enjoy a specially designed Iftar followed by dinner at The Grandiose Restaurant, which features...

UCEP and MetLife to train 1,000 caregivers

2025-03-02 00:00:00

UCEP Bangladesh and MetLife Foundation have jointly launched a programme to train and certify 1,000 caregivers in Bangladesh.Titled 'Aponjon', the programme is designed to empower underprivileged youth, women, and persons with disabilities by providing them with professional caregiver training, opening...

How Project Code is preparing Bangladeshi youths

2025-03-02 00:00:00

Sara Mariam One of the biggest challenges for Bangladesh's young graduates is the gap between what the industry needs and what education provides. Many graduates are unsure of what skills they need to land a job or what skills are...

Shaping up the future of social entrepreneurship

2025-03-02 00:00:00

Mayesha Tasnim Eshika and Hasib Iqbal The Hult Prize, often called the "Nobel Prize for Students," is a global, year-long competition that challenges undergraduates to create business ideas addressing some of the world's most pressing issues in alignment with the...

Young marketers unite in a global showdown

Khalid Saifullah Khan | 2025-03-02 00:00:00

North South University's Marketing and International Business Club (MIBC) successfully wrapped up Turkish Airlines Presents MarXcellence 2025, powered by AMA Coffee and driven by Garibook recently. Team NSU MIBC organised the event with much care for society broadly; this event...

Members of the 'Smart Sports Academy' pose after becoming champions in the Dhaka Divisional Open Karate

2025-03-02 00:00:00

Members of the 'Smart Sports Academy' pose after becoming champions in the Dhaka Divisional Open Karate Competition-2025 at a closing ceremony on the premises of Narayanganj Ideal School in Narayanganj city recently. To mark the International Mother Language Day, Bangladesh...

India, New Zealand battle for Group A supremacy

2025-03-02 00:00:00

DUBAI, Mar 01 (Agencies): The Champions Trophy format is designed to ensure that every game is important, and even a single loss in a three-match league stage can potentially mean a first-round exit. By having only the top eight nations,...

BD women to face UAE in last friendly soccer tie today

2025-03-02 00:00:00

The touring Bangladesh national women's football team will face the hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) national women's national team in their second and last international friendly football match today (Sunday), reports UNB.The match will kick off at 8:00 pm UAE...

Dayemi Foundation, a charitable organisation in Bangladesh, in association with the UK

2025-03-02 00:00:00

Dayemi Foundation, a charitable organisation in Bangladesh, in association with the UK, distributed food to 300 families as support for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan at a programme on the premises of Sufiabad Shah Sufisayed Azmat Ullah Alim Madrasah...

Three children drown in separate incidents in Chandpur

2025-03-02 00:00:00

CHANDPUR, Mar 01 (bdnews24.com): Three children have drowned in separate incidents in Chandpur.The incidents occurred in the Sadar, Faridganj and Hajiganj upazilas on Saturday, according to Dr Naser Abul Hasan of Chandpur Government General Hospital.The victims are 3-year-old Maimuna from...