DHAKA — Ending a year long hiatus, ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan finally returns to competitive cricket tomorrow (Tuesday) with the match between Gemcon Khulna and Fortune Barishal in the Bangabandhu T20 Cup at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Gemcon…
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday became the latest world leader to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden on his election victory, saying she offered to share her nation’s expertise on dealing with the coronavirus.
DHAKA – Bangladesh Football Federation’s (BFFs) former vice president Badal Roy’s funeral was held at Sabujbag’s ‘Kali Mandir Shoshan ghat’ in the city, said a BFF press release today. Badal, the national awardees, former director of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and…
Dhaka, 23 November 2020: The inaugural ceremony of 5KW Vertical Wind Turbine ‘ONUVA’ was held at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) on 23 November 2020 at the western side of BUP Plaza. Vertical Wind Turbine ‘ONUVA’ is a step towards…
by Stan De Spiegelaere and Sigurt Vitols on 23rd November 2020 For democracy to work well requires democracy in the workplace. ‘You know what? Our whole education is a lie. We learned how to be critical citizens for years, develop…
by Paul Mason on 23rd November 2020 The most frightening thing is not the UK government’s end-game strategy, Paul Mason writes. It’s that there isn’t one.
As we all know, Qatar has introduced landmark labour reforms that set non-discriminatory minimum wage and allow workers to change jobs without the No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from their previous employers.
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Kaligonj Bazar Sub-Branch under Palash Branch at Kaligonj Pourashova of Gazipur recently. Meher Afroze Chumki, Member of Parliament for Gazipur-5 constituency inaugurated the Sub-Branch as chief guest.
Dhaka, Nov 23 – Dhaka, one of the most polluted cities in the world, ranked 3rd worst in the Air Quality Index on Monday morning. Dhaka had an AQI score of 185 at 09:02am and the air was classified as…
খুলনার দাকোপ উপজেলার ঢাকী ও শিবসা নদীর ভেড়িবাঁধে ফাটল দেখা দেয়ায় ১০ হাজার বিঘা জমির আমন ও শীতকালীন সবজি বিনষ্টের আশঙ্কা দেখা দিয়েছে। স্থানীয় কৃষকদের অভিযোগ, প্রতিনিয়ন বাঁধ ভাঙছে। অথচ ভাঙন রোধে এখন পর্যন্ত পানি উন্নয়ন বোর্ড বা স্থানীয় প্রশাসন…
AP/UNB, Nov 23 – The number of global Covid-19 cases crossed 58.5 million on Monday with the death of 1,386,596 people , according to the data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
A prominent ally of Donald Trump has urged him to drop his efforts to overturn his loss to Joe Biden in the US presidential election. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie called the president’s legal team a “national embarrassment”.
The Khulna Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a webinar titled ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ on 21 November 2020, Saturday. Major General (Rtd.) Engr. Abdul Matin, Chairman, Risk Management Committee of the bank addressed the program as…
Amari Dhaka has launched a new luxury milestone with the creation of a unique wedding package, a new package where guests are treated to a relaxing wedding planning experience.
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের মহাসচিব অধ্যড়্গ হাফেজ মাওলানা ইউনুছ আহমাদ পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই’র নামে মুক্তিযুদ্ধ মঞ্চ নামক সংগঠনের মিথ্যাচারের তীব্র নিন্দা ও প্রতিবাদ জানিয়ে বলেছেন, স্বাধীনতার পরবর্তী সময় একটি মহল স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধকে কেন্দ্র করে দেশের শীর্ষ ধর্মীয় নেতা ও ওলামায়ে কেরামকে…
Although the government has toughened the punishment for rape, the incidents of rape, gang rape and molestation are going on across the country. And the latest victim is a woman of Jhenidah district.
Sudhirendar Sharma De-growth can help people engage life journeys with patience and compassion, rather than investing in material acquisitions to escape the daily quota of pain, sadness and frustration. Epidemics have happened in the past but the speed and scope…
A total of 703 insolvent students of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) will get interest-free loans to purchase smartphones to enable them continue their online academic activities amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bangladesh reported 38 more Covid-19 deaths in the past 24 hours until early Sunday, taking the fatalities to 6,388.
A federal judge issued a scathing order Saturday dismissing the Trump campaign’s futile effort to block the certification of votes in Pennsylvania, shooting down claims of widespread irregularities with mail-in ballots.
A truck driver was killed, and his assistant injured as a train hit his vehicle at Murli railway crossing of Khulna-Benapole highway on Saturday.
Dhaka, Nov 22 – BNP senior leader Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday said their party will celebrate the golden jubilee of the country’s independence with a year-long programme in 2021, aiming to ‘restore the original spirit’ of the Liberation…
Bangladesh reported 21 new dengue cases until early Sunday, amid the Covid-19 outbreak, taking the total number to 84.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday urged the party leaders and activists to seize the opportunity to make people aware of the “distorted” history of the country’s independence on the eve of its golden jubilee.
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that the country will achieve the target of access to electricity for all by December this year.
Dhaka, Nov 22 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday assured the people that the government has paid special attention to keeping them safe from coronavirus amid apprehensions of worsening virus situation in winter months. She said the government will…
Dhaka, Nov 22 – The High Court on Sunday sought information on money launderers it termed “national traitors” and “enemies of the state” who should be brought to book.
By Chandra Muzaffar Amidst of the gloom generated by the twin health and economic crises, the birth of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a ray of light auguring hope.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has terminated 10 policemen and suspended 18 more for failing dope tests.
The Armed Forces Day was celebrated across the country on Saturday, marking the establishment of the Bangladesh military during the Liberation War.