Four people were killed when a truck rammed a CNG run auto-rickshaw on Chatogram-Kaptai road at Goschi Nayahat in Raozan upazila of Chattogram district early Wednesday.
Year: 2021
জাতীয় উন্নয়নে ইসলামী ব্যাংকের ৩৮ বছর
৩০ মার্চ দেশের প্রথম প্রজন্মের অন্যতম বেসরকারি ব্যাংক ইসলামী ব্যাংক বাংলাদেশ লিমিটেড-এর ৩৮তম প্রতিষ্ঠাবার্ষিকী। ১৯৮৩ সালে স¤পূর্ণ নতুন কার্যপদ্ধতিতে যাত্রা শুরু করা এ ব্যাংকটি সময়ের বিবর্তনে দেশের সবচেয়ে বড় ব্যাংক হিসেবে নিজেকে দাঁড় করিয়েছে।
Marginalized groups pay heavier price of plastic pollution
Vulnerable communities disproportionately bear the brunt of environmental degradation caused by plastics pollution, and action is urgently needed to address the issue and restore access to human rights, health and well-being.
Acute hunger set to rise in over 20 countries, say FAO, WFP
There is a likelihood of further deterioration in acute food insecurity in over 20 countries in the coming months, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP).
World’s first corporal punishment case goes to the UN
A teenage Sri Lankan girl has lodged a case at the United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) against the use of corporal punishment.
Bangladesh concedes T20 series in New Zealand
DHAKA – Bangladesh continued their dismal form in New Zealand as they conceded the three-match T20 series too, after a 28-run defeat in the rain-affected second match, that saw a drama over Tigers target to win the game at Mclean…
Mahmudullah finds positives in batting amid series loss
DHAKA – Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad was elated the way they batted in the second T20 game despite conceding a 28-run defeat that cost them the three-match series too. The Tigers were whitewashed in three-match ODI series earlier. They will…
Brahmanbaria goes goal glut in women’s football
DHAKA – Puja and Arifa’s brilliant hat-tricks helped Brahmanbaria district football team crush Faridpur district football team by 10-1 goals in a group B match of Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games today at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in…
No excuses, but just seemed to stack all against us: Domingo
DHAKA, March 30, 2021 (BSS)—Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo refused to show any excuse for their defeat against New Zealand in the second T20 match that cost them the three-match series but said that the DLS confusion and conditions stacked…
Torch relay of Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games set to begin tomorrow
DHAKA – The torch relay of the Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games, organized by Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA), will get underway tomorrow from Tungipara, Gopalganj. Twenty former sports stars, split into ten groups, will carry the torch of the Bangabandhu 9th…
Motorcyclist crushed under train in Jashore
Benapole, Mar 30: A motorcyclist was crushed under the wheels of a train in Abhaynagar upazila of Jashore district on Tuesday.
Soumya hit fifty but Tigers lose T20Is series against Kiwis
Dhaka, Mar 30 Despite a blazing fifty from Soumya Sarkar, Bangladesh lost the 2nd T20I of the three-match series against New Zealand at Napier on Tuesday by 28 runs in DL method.
Virtual Japan Fest 2021 with Tahsan Wednesday
Dhaka, Mar 30: The Embassy of Japan will host “Japan Fest 2021” online on Wednesday through YouTube channel and Facebook page.
2 cases filed over Chattogram BNP, police clash
Police on Tuesday filed two cases over Monday’s clash between BNP activists and the law enforcers at Kazir Deuri area of Chattogram City.
Digital Healthcare: Over 450,000 women get treatment costs
Digital Healthcare Solutions has recently celebrated the International Women’s Day by supporting over 450,000 women in Bangladesh with maternity free health cashback, access to doctors and specialists.Since its inception, DH has been relentlessly working to mitigate the gap between rich and poor, rural and urban people in the health sector of Bangladesh, said a press release.
DMP bans firearms, agitations in Jatiya Sangsad area
Dhaka, Mar 30 : Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has banned carrying firearms and holding rallies, processions or agitation in and around Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban ahead of the 12th session of the 11th parliament, scheduled to begin April 1.
Fire guts valuables in Feni plastic factory
Feni, Mar 30: A fire gutted valuables in a plastic factory on Takiya road of Feni district town on Tuesday.
Scavengers who help keep cities clean make plea for vaccine
They are among the estimated 20 million people around the world — in rich nations and poor — who are pivotal in keeping cities clean, alongside paid sanitation employees.
Bangla Language Movement hero Yusuf Kalu passes away
Language Movement veteran and journalist Yusuf Kalu passed away at a hospital in Barishal on Monday due to old age complications. He was 91.
Covid-19: Dhaka raises fare of buses to run at 50% capacity
In the wake of growing Covid-19 cases, the government has increased the fares of public transport by 60 percent across the country.
Corporate step on Argentina, Bolivia for Pvt Pension give-up
If Argentina and Bolivia lose the disputes, it means that impoverished citizens and elderly pensioners will have to compensate wealthy financial corporations.
End Vaccine Apartheid Before Millions More Die
At least 85 poor countries will not have significant access to coronavirus vaccines before 2023.
Cities urged to lead way to more fair, green, healthy future
A new report on pandemics and cities from UN-Habitat, points the way to how hard-hit urban centres can reduce the impact of future outbreaks and become more equitable, healthy and environmentally friendly.
RU employees lock up admin building demanding soft loan
Rajshahi University employees on Monday staged a demonstration and locked up the administration building of the university demanding soft loan on 5 pc interest.
Tokyo Olympics chiefs prepare to resume ‘safe’ test events
TOKYO – Tokyo Olympics organisers on Monday unveiled virus countermeasures for test events that will resume later this week for the first time since the Games were postponed by the pandemic. Tokyo 2020 chiefs pledged to hold the remaining 18…
Nasum displeased with his performance despite superb debut
DHAKA – Even though his bowling on debut match caught the attention of many, left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed was not pleased with his performance. According to him, he could have bowled better in the first T20 match against New Zealand,…
Winning start for Rajshahi, Ansar in women’s football
DHAKA – Rajshahi football team and Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defense Parry made a winning start in the women’s football event of Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games that has begun from today at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in…
Bangladesh eying to level T20 series against New Zealand
DHAKA – Despite showing their batting vulnerability repeatedly, Bangladesh is hopeful that they could level the series against New Zealand when they take on the hosts tomorrow at McLean Park in Napier. The match starts at 12 PM as per…
Bangladesh’s hopes shattered as Nepal clinch Tri-Nation Cup title
DHAKA – Bangladesh’s hopes of winning the Tri-Nation Cup title shattered after losing a 1-2 goal to host Nepal in the final match held today at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. Many expected the footballers will bring trophy from Nepal for…
Man to die for killing JaPa leader in Khulna
Khulna, Mar 29 : A tribunal on Monday convicted a man and sentenced him to death for killing Jatiya Party leader Sheikh Abul Kashem in 1995.