Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Konapara Sub-Branch under Jatrabari Branch, Dhaka recently.
Month: October 2020
Tk 1.23 bn BD project to create self-employment avenues
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday cleared a new project involving Tk 123 crore to create self-employment opportunities and alleviate poverty by expanding the activities of Bangladesh Industrial Technical Assistance Centre (BITAC), giving importance to…
Shakib’s ‘zero tolerance’ against women harassment
DHAKA —Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan raised his voice against the women harassment, urging all to fight against this moral plague and protect ‘our women and children so they can dream and live their lives without fear.’ Shakib who has…
Shadman relieved after hitting half-century in practice game
DHAKA — Opening batsman Shadman Hossain was delighted to get a fifty, which he termed as a confidence booster for him as he tried to make a comeback in the national team again. The opener, who so far played six…
Protests continue as fury spreads over chain rape incidents
Protests against the growing incidents of rape, sexual harassment and violence against women continued for the second consecutive day on Tuesday.
BCB announces three-team competition
DHAKA — The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a three-team 50-over completion on Tuesday in a bid to bring back competitive cricket in the country after a gap of six months. The competition features national cricketers, players from the High…
Many Bangladeshi FB profile pics go black to Protest rape
Alongside protests on the streets, netizens, especially women, have resorted to digital protests to raise their voices against sexual assault, harassment and torture of women.
FIFA, AFC president greets Salahuddin
DHAKA – FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa in a separate letters greeted Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin who was re-elected as president of BFF, said a BFF…
3 scientists win Nobel physics prize for black hole finds
Three scientists won this year’s Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for advancing our understanding of black holes, the all-consuming monsters that lurk in the darkest parts of the universe.
Shilpakala Academy to reopen its theatre venues October 23
After seven months of closure due to the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) is set to reopen its theatre halls (National Theatre Hall, Experimental Theatre Hall and Studio Theatre Hall) from October 23 with one-third seating capacity…
Noakhali housewife molesting: Quick legal action to follow
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Tuesday said legal action will be taken soon against the criminals involved in torturing and sexually humiliating a woman in Noakhali.
Timely stimulus packages helped economy rebound: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the national economy has made a turnaround with its desired pace due to the government’s timely decision to give stimulus packages to various sectors and groups during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mashrafe to return cricket with Corporate T20 League
DHAKA—Former skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is set to return cricket with Corporate T20 league, which the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will organize in November. Mashrafe’s name was not included in the three-team 50-over competition that raised a question whether he…
Djokovic eyes Paris payback for Khachanov as Kenin aims higher
PARIS – Novak Djokovic continues his quest to become the first man in half a century to win all four Grand Slam titles twice at the French Open on Monday while Sofia Kenin and Petra Kvitova are the top seeds…
IBBL Agrabad, Khatungonj branch Shari`ah compliance webinar
Agrabad Corporate Branch and Khatungonj Corporate Branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited jointly organised a webinar on ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ on 3 October 2020, Saturday.
Six-goal humiliation leaves Man Utd mired in crisis again
LONDON – Manchester United slumped to their worst defeat in nine years on Sunday as Tottenham’s 6-1 rout at Old Trafford plunged the Red Devils back into a familiar state of crisis. United have not contended for the Premier League…
Mirror to the hellfire
Sudhirendar Sharma The poor are at the receiving end of a systemic malaise triggered by cocktail of all pervasive religious fanaticism, rampant corruption, sustained ignorance, and a frenzied media.
Marseille and Lyon’s struggles continue in draw, Rennes stay top
PARIS – Marseille and Lyon continued their shaky starts to the season on Sunday with a 1-1 draw that leaves both sides languishing in mid-table in Ligue 1. Marseille are 10th on nine points following the draw at the Groupama…
Dad’s Army: old soldiers Watson and du Plessis fire up Chennai
DUBAI – Veterans Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis rewarded Chennai Super Kings’ faith in sticking with their old guard after leading their team to a thumping 10-wicket Indian Premier League win. Watson, aged 39, struck form with an attacking…
It’s in the ring: Queen’s happy marriage to Prince Philip
London: The Queen’s marriage to Prince Phillip is the longest of any British sovereign. And next month, the Royal couple will reach the milestone of 73 years of marriage. But for the past seven decades, the couple have reportedly managed…
Youth hockey team’s preparation camp to begin Oct. 16
DHAKA – The youth hockey team will start their preparation camp from October 16 at the Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium ahead of the Bangabandhu U-21 men’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey. Talking to BSS today, Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) acting…
BD firm Globe Biotech seeks to market Covid vaccine by Jan
Claiming that they have got very promising results from pre-clinical trials on rabbits and mice of the coronavirus vaccine styled ‘BNCOVID’ developed by it, Bangladesh’s Globe Biotech Ltd on Monday said they want to bring it to the market by…
Tuberculosis remains a major public health threat: icddr,b
Dhaka, Oct 05 – Tuberculosis, a highly infectious disease, remains a major public health threat in the country with 99,000 cases reported in the first six months of this year, data show while an estimated 247 cases per day remain…
Build a social resistance against rape: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday called upon all to forge a united resistance against the incidents of rape and violence against women. The minister came up with the call at a press conference at his ministry.
Apex court upholds HC order staying 5 cases against Dr Yunus
Dhaka, Oct 05 – The Appellate Division on Monday upheld a High Court order that stayed five cases against Nobel Laureate and Chairman of Grameen Communications Dr Muhammad Yunus for violating the labour law.
Housewife molesting: Protesters block Shahbagh intersection
People blocked Shahbagh intersection in the capital on Monday, protesting the horrific incident of Noakhali housewife’s molestation that has gone viral on social media.
Dhaka-Aricha highway blocked protesting extortion
Businessmen and hawkers of Savar Bazar bus stand area on Monday morning blocked Dhaka-Aricha highway protesting rampant extortion.
3 win Nobel medicine prize for discovering hepatitis C virus
Americans Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice and British-born scientist Michael Houghton won the Nobel Prize for medicine on Monday for their discovery of the hepatitis C virus, a major source of liver disease that affects millions worldwide.
Left alliance’s march for jute mill workers pay obstructed
Democratic Left Alliance (DLA) activists and police had a scuffle on Monday at Shahbagh during a procession demanding arrears and announcement of a minimum wage for jute mill workers.
Hasina to lead Climate Vulnerable Forum leaders event Oct 7
Bangladesh along with Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) will host the virtual Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) leaders’ event on Wednesday.