DHAKA -Shamim Hossain Patwari, who is considered as one of the prospective players in Bangladesh cricket, revealed that his eventual target is to establish himself as a good finisher. One of the members of Bangladesh Under-19 World Cup winning squad,…
Day: March 11, 2021
Vettori expects Miraz to be handy against New Zealand
DHAKA – Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s recent form and experience made spin bowling consultant Daniel Vettori optimistic about Bangladesh’s success in the upcoming limited over series against New Zealand. Bangladesh failed to grab any victory in New Zealand despite playing…
BD-AFGHAN Match: BFF yet not receive any reply from AFC
DHAKA- The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has not yet received any reply from Asian Football Confederation (AFC) regarding to arrange the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers match against Afghanistan which was earlier scheduled for March 25 in Sylhet. “In the…
Bangladesh eyes stronger relations with external world
Dhaka, Mar 11: Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said Bangladesh will have stronger relations with the external world through celebrating the 50 years of Independence amid presence of global leaders – both in person and virtually. The…
Shiv Chaturdashi Fair begins in Chattogram
Chattogram, Mar 11: The three-day annual Shiv Chaturdashi Fair began at Chandranath Temple in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram district on Thursday. Like previous years, thousands of Hindu devotees have gathered at the fair. The devotees would bathe the idol of…
There’s woman behind many successful startups in Bangladesh
Dhaka, March 5 : Entrepreneurship symbolises dreams, struggle and success. And like in many countries around the world, entrepreneurship is buzzing in Bangladesh with startups mushrooming by the year to capture the new business opportunities. Defying all odds, women are…
Shab-e-Meraj tonight
Dhaka, Mar 11: The holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed in the country tonight (Thursday night) with due religious fervour. On the 27th of Arabic month of Rajab every year, the Muslims observe the Shab-e-Meraj, the night when Prophet Hazrat Muhammad…
Govt trying to prolong power using DSA: BNP
Dhaka, Mar 11 : BNP on Thursday alleged that the government is using a ‘dangerous’ law like Digital Security Act to repress people and ‘snatch’ their freedom of expression in a bid to cling to power. Speaking at a protest…
Sylhet MP Mahmud Us Samad dies of Covid-19
Dhaka, Mar 11: Mahmud Us Samad Chowdhury, an Awami League MP from Sylhet-3 and vice president of AL Sylhet district unit, died of Covid-19 at a hospital in Dhaka on Thursday. He was 66. MP Mahmud Us Samad Chowdhury breathed…
Covid cases keep rising in Bangladesh; 6 more die
News Desk Bangladesh is seeing a continuous rise in the number of daily Covid-19 infection cases as it recorded 1,051 fresh ones in the last 24 hours till Thursday morning. Six more coronavirus-related deaths were reported during the period, according…
Audio cassette tape inventor Lou Ottens dies aged 94
Lou Ottens, the Dutch engineer credited with inventing the audio cassette tape, has died aged 94.
Each Upazila to get community eyecare centre: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the government will set up community vision centres in all Upazilas across the country in phases.
Seven countries urge WTO DG to hold direct talks with Big Pharma
A group of seven countries – Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Turkey, Chile and Colombia has urged the WTO Director-General Ms Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to conduct discussions directly with vaccine developers and manufacturers.
Malawian Youth removes Unemployment Tears with Agribusiness
After getting tired of searching for employment for seven years, Feston Zale from Chileka area in Malawi decided to venture into agribusiness.
New poll shows governments failing to tackle jobs crisis
One year into the global COVID-19 pandemic, the health crisis has exposed gaps in access to social protection and has left a devastating impact on working people.
Blood for Oil
Thirty years ago, when the United States launched Operation Desert Storm against Iraq, I was a member of the Gulf Peace Team.
Amari Dhaka announces appointment of new Executive Chef
A tremendous excitement surrounds his joining as he promises to introduce a modern contemporary line of dishes, many of which are a first here in Bangladesh.
Final delivery of ZIO-Podolsk JSC equipment for Rooppur NPP
ZIO-Podolsk JSC (part of the machine building division of Rosatom – JSC Atomenergomash) manufactured and shipped equipment for the second power unit of Rooppur NPP.
জীবন সহজকরণে ইসলামী ব্যাংকের ডিজিটাল ব্যাংকিং সেবা
ঘরে বসেই ইসলামী ব্যাংকের হিসাব খোলা যায়। হিসাবে লেনদেন করা যায় বিশ্বের যেকোন স্থান থেকে। এ ব্যাংকের কার্ড ব্যবহার করা যায় বিশ্বের যেকোন দেশে। নগদ টাকা জমা দিতেও এখন আর যেতে হয় না ব্যাংকে।
IBBL Board of Directors meeting held
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 10 March 2021, Wednesday at a virtual platform.