Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised Business Development Conference of its Rural Development Scheme (RDS) on 21 October 2020, Wednesday at digital platform.
Month: October 2020
Islamic Banks Consultative Forum’s 58th Meeting held
The 58th Meeting of Islamic Banks Consultative Forum (IBCF) was held on 21 October 2020 on Wednesday through a virtual platform. The meeting discussed on Islamic Banking activities in Bangladesh.
World’s top-ranked T20 trio sign up for Australia’s Big Bash
SYDNEY – All three of the world’s top-ranked Twenty20 players have signed on for Australia’s Big Bash League with Afghan spin king Rashid Khan Thursday confirming his return to the Adelaide Strikers. The 10th season of the eight-franchise tournament is…
Siraj leads Bangalore’s eight-wicket rout of Kolkata in IPL
DUBAI – Paceman Mohammed Siraj returned impressive bowling figures of three for eight to help Royal Challengers Bangalore thrash Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday. Siraj bowled two successive maiden overs — the…
Zverev stays on course for Cologne double after three-set win over Millman
BERLIN – Fresh from winning the ATP tournament in Cologne last weekend, Germany’s Alexander Zverev reached the quarter-finals of the second week on the Rhine with a tough, three-set triumph over John Millman of Australia on Wednesday. Zverev, 23, ranked…
Real Madrid seek Clasico response to avert unexpected early crisis
MADRID – Real Madrid won La Liga only three months ago because of their defensive steel and a relentless will to win but ahead of Saturday’s Clasico against Barcelona, they appear to be a team unravelling. After losing 1-0 at…
Domingo urges not to expect any miracle from Shakib
DHAKA —Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo has urged all to be patient with Shakib Al Hasan and not to expect a miracle from the ace all-rounder once he returns to cricket. Shakib’s ban that he is serving now due to…
Bay depression brings widespread rainfall, more forecast
More rains are expected over different parts of the country, including Dhaka, in the next 48 hours starting at 10 am as the depression over the central part of the Bay of Bengal intensified into a well-marked low.
Bring drivers under dope test: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the authorities concerned to bring drivers under a dope testing system to know whether they use drugs.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 1696 new cases, 24 deaths
Bangladesh on Thursday saw another spike in Covid-19 cases as the health authorities of the country confirmed the detection of 1,696 new cases in 24 hours, taking the caseload to 394,827.Twenty four more patients died from Covid-19 during the period,…
Heart Institute to be upgraded to 1200-bed hospital
The government is going to upgrade the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) to a 1200-bed hospital soon as part of its move to improve the healthcare services in the country, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday.
War Crimes: Death warrant issued to Syed Mohamamd Kaisar
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday issued death warrant against Syed Mohammad Kaisar for his crimes against humanity during the Liberation War.
Call For Entries: 2nd WHO Health for All Film Festival
The World Health Organization has invited independent film-makers, production companies, public health institutions, NGOs, communities, students, and film schools from around the world to submit their original short films to the 2nd Health for All Film Festival.
Face to face: Trump and Biden meet for final debate Thursday
President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, are set to square off in their final debate Thursday, one of the last high-profile opportunities for the trailing incumbent to change the trajectory of an increasingly contentious campaign.
রাজগুরু বৌদ্ধ বিহারের মূর্তিটি ৮০০ বছরের পুরনো: প্রত্নতত্ত্ব
বান্দরবানের রাজগুরু বৌদ্ধ বিহারে রক্ষিত বুদ্ধমূর্তিটি ৮০০ বছরের পুরনো বলে জানিয়েছে প্রত্নতত্ত্ব অধিদপ্তর। বান্দরবান পার্বত্য জেলা পরিষদের চেয়ারম্যান ক্যশৈহ্লার আবেদনের প্রেক্ষিতে প্রত্নতত্ত্ব অধিদপ্তরের তত্ত্বাবধানে তিনজন গবেষক এ মূর্তিটির আপেক্ষিক সময়কাল নির্ধারণ করে গত ১৯ অক্টোবর প্রতিবেদন দাখিল করেছে। বুধবার জেলা…
Section 144 in Thakurgaon temple area over land dispute
Thakurgaon, Oct 22 – The local administration on Wednesday slapped section 144 in the adjoining areas of a disputed land of a temple in Auliapur union of Sadar upazila in Thakurgaon.
Coronavirus: Global cases exceed 41 mln, deaths 1.13 mln
AP/UNB, Oct 22 – More than 41 million people have been infected with Covid-19 globally on Thursday, according to the data from Johns Hopkins University (JHU). The total number of infections around the world has reached 41, 148,042 with 1,130,…
How to Get Married in Bangladesh during Covid-19
Weddings globally have taken a massive hit since Covid-19 turned the world upside down; forbidding gatherings in fear of the disease’s transmission. Thankfully, Dhaka and other cities are gradually lightening up the preventive measures gradually despite the epidemic persisting this…
How Israel wages war on Palestinian history
By Jonathan Cook Nazareth: When the Palestinian actor Mohammed Bakri made a documentary about Jenin in 2002 – filming immediately after the Israeli army had completed rampaging through the West Bank city, leaving death and destruction in its wake –…
Int’l community to discuss Rohingya issue Thursday
The United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will bring the international community together on Thursday to address the Rohingya crisis.
No annual secondary exams this year
Dhaka, Oct 21 – The government has decided not to hold any annual examinations for secondary school students this year, said Education Minister Dipu Moni.
Raihan’s death in custody: Bandarbazar outpost SI suspended
Sylhet, Oct 21 – A sub-inspector of Bandarbazar police outpost was suspended on Wednesday as he allegedly helped suspend SI Akbar, an accused in a case over Raihan’s death in police custody, to flee Sylhet police lines.
Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Vatican, AP/UNB, Oct 21 – Pope Francis became the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions in comments for a documentary that premiered Wednesday, sparking cheers from gay Catholics and demands for clarification from conservatives, given the Vatican’s official teaching…
Teenage boy held for ‘raping’ sixth grader in Chandpur
Chandpur, Oct 21 – Police early Wednesday arrested a teenage boy allegedly for raping a sixth grader in Charmukundi village of Sadar Upazila in Chandpur.
Durga Puja of Hindu Community begins Thursday
Dhaka, Oct 21 – Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, is set to begin on Thursday with Maha Sashthi puja at temples across the country maintaining health guidelines set by the government due to Covid-I9 pandemic.
Saifuddin’s five-for dismisses Nazmul XI for 165 against Tamim XI
DHAKA—Pacer Mohammad Saifuddin came up with fire to haul a five-for as Nazmul XI was dismissed for 165 in 39.3 overs against Tamim XI in the sixth and last match of the group phase of BCB President’s Cup at Sher-e-Bangla…
Rubel’s consistency an outcome of BCB President’s Cup
DHAKA—While the bowlers were impressive in the ongoing BCB President’s Cup, one bowler particularly grabbed all the limelight. The bowler is none other than Rubel Hossain, who has been playing for Bangladesh for almost 11 years. But in the last…
Salma, Jahanara leaves country to play Women’s IPL
DHAKA — The two Bangladesh female cricketers—Salma Khatun and Jahanara Alam left the country today (Wednesday) to join their side for Women’s T20 Challenge, considered as Women’s IPL. The tournament is being organized by the Board of Control for Cricket…
Mujib Barsho’ Fed. Cup Taekwondo begins tomorrow
DHAKA – ‘Mujib Barsho’ Federation Cup Taekwondo competition begins tomorrow (Thursday) at Mohammadpur Taekwondo Club in the city. Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF) president Kazi Morshed Hossain Kamal is expected to inaugurate the two-day meet as the chief guest at 11…
One year after strike BCB’s relations with players remain cordial
DHAKA—One year has passed since Bangladesh saw an unprecedented strike of the cricketers over 13 points demand. The players announced an 11-point demand first in an impromptu press conference on October 21, 2019 and later added two more points to…