The LDCs have upped the ante on their request at the WTO that LDC-specific support measures must be extended for a period of 12 years for those countries graduating from the LDC category
Year: 2021
RU admission tests begin
Rajshahi, Mar 07 – Rajshahi University preliminary admission tests for 2020-21 academic year honours 1st year has started on Sunday (March 7) at 12.00 pm and will continue till March 18.
Kohli sets sights on ‘one big game’ to win World Test Championship
AHMEDABAD, India – Skipper Virat Kohli said India were “relieved” to make the inaugural World Test Championship final and would now focus on that “one big game” against New Zealand in June after seeing off England. India crushed Joe Root’s…
England must take India humiliation ‘on the chin’, says Root
AHMEDABAD, India – England must take their Test mauling by India “on the chin” and not just blame the conditions, according to captain Joe Root. Root also staunchly defended the rotation policy that has seen mass team changes between the…
Blue to take on Green in Bangladesh Games Women’s Cricket tomorrow
DHAKA – Emboldened by its victory in the first match, Bangladesh Blue is determined to continue the winning streak in the 9th Bangabandhu Bangladesh Games as they take on Bangladesh Green tomorrow (Monday) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Left-arm…
Tigers to leave for Sri Lanka on April 12 for a Test series
DHAKA – The Bangladesh national cricket team is all set to leave the country for Sri Lanka for a much-talked two-match Test series on April 12. The date of departure however quelled the uncertainties over the tour, that was postponed…
Mahmudul, Shamim guide Bangladesh to win over Ireland Wolves
Dhaka, Mar 7 (UNB): Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Shamim Hossain hit a 50 each to guide the Bangladesh Emerging team to a four-wicket ODI win over Ireland Wolves on Sunday. The first match of the series was called off after…
MoFA releases video marking Bangabandhu’s historic March 7 Speech
Dhaka, Mar 6 (UNB) : Public Diplomacy wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday released a video on historic 7th March Speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Bangabandhu delivered the historic 7th March Speech…
IU restricts outsiders’ movement on campus
Islamic University, Mar 7 (UNB) : The authorities of University have issued an order prohibiting the movement of outsiders on the campus without permission of the authorities.
337 govt officials promoted to deputy secretaries
Dhaka, Mar 7 (UNB) : The government has promoted 337 officials to the rank of deputy secretary. The Public Administration Ministry issued two gazette notifications in this regard on Sunday. Those who have got promotion have been asked to send…
‘Cattle smuggler’ killed in clash with BGB men in Sunamganj
Sunamganj, 07 Mar (UNB): One suspected smuggler was shot dead as Cattle smugglers clashed with BGB men at Bangaon border in Sunamganj on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Kamal Hossain, 35, a cattle smuggler of Islampur village in Rangachar…
Prisoner missing in Chattogram jail: Jailer, deputy jailer withdrawn
Chattogram, Mar 7 (UNB): The jailer and the deputy jailer of Chattogram Central Jail have been withdrawn on charge of negligence of duty as a prisoner went missing from the jail on Saturday. Jailer Rafiqul Islam and deputy Jailer Md…
Dhaka condemns Houthi Drone attacks targeting KSA, Airport
Bangladesh has strongly condemned the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(KSA) and Abha International Airport by the Houthi rebels.
Myanmar asks India to return defected police officers
Myanmar has asked neighbouring India to return several police officers who crossed the border seeking refuge after refusing to carry out orders.
Historic 7th March: PM pays homage to Bangabandhu
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the historic March 7.
Editors’ Council calls for immediate review of DSA
The Editors’ Council on Saturday demanded an immediate review of the Digital Security Act (DSA) in line with the law minister’s statement.
‘Miracle On Ice’ player Pavelich found dead
LOS ANGELES – Mark Pavelich, who was a key component of the Americans’ 1980 ‘Miracle On Ice’ Olympic hockey team, was found dead on Thursday at a mental health treatment center in Minnesota, USA Hockey confirmed on Friday. Pavelich had…
India crush England inside three days to clinch Test series 3-1
AHMEDABAD, India – Spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel took five wickets each on Saturday as India crushed England inside three days of the fourth Test to seal their series 3-1. Ashwin bowled Dan Lawrence for 50 as England were…
Cricketers coped with New Zealand condition well: Bashar
DHAKA -Bangladesh national cricket team selector Habibul Bashar Sumon who is with the team in the New Zealand tour claimed the cricketers had already coped with the condition, which is arguably tougher for any visiting country from Asian region. “The…
Fate of Emerging team vs Ireland Wolves 2nd one-day relies on Covid-19 result
DHAKA – The second one-day game between the Bangladesh Emerging Team and visiting Ireland Wolves, which on Sunday at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, depended on the Covid-19 result of the players and the staff of the two…
Historic 7th March Sunday
The historic March 7 will be observed on Sunday commemorating the landmark speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Swechhasebok Dal holds rally in Dhaka amid police obstacles
Jatiyatabadi Swechhasebok Dal held a rally in front of the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka on Saturday amid obstructions by police.
3-day fest on films made by women begins
A three-day film festival – featuring six movies made by women film directors – started on Saturday in Dhaka ahead of International Womens’ Day.
Women, girl empowerment crucial to sustainable food security
Hunger and famine will persist and there will be unequal recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic unless more women in rural and urban areas hold leadership positions with increased decision-making power.
দুর্নীতিবাজদের বর্জন করে রাষ্ট্রে আলেম সমাজের কর্তৃত্ব প্রতিষ্ঠা করতে হবে
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমির মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, দেশের সার্বিক পরিস্থিতি অত্যন্তÍ উদ্বেগজনক। ইসলামের নাম-নিশানা মুছে দিতে একটি চক্র উঠেপড়ে লেগেছে। ইসলামী শিক্ষা ও ইসলামী ব্যক্তিদেরকে কোনঠাসা করে রাখা হয়েছে।
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: 10 more deaths push up toll to 8,451
Bangladesh recorded 10 more Coronavirus related deaths and 540 new cases in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning, showing a slight fall in the daily infection rate.
Book on Bangabandhu’s March 7 Speech in UN’s official languages
Bangladesh Embassy in Paris and Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to UNESCO have unveiled a book titled “The Historic 7th March Speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: A World Documentary Heritage.”
City Bank partners with Microsoft to enable its employees
The City Bank Limited has partnered with Microsoft to facilitate its employees with the necessary digital platform to enable them to work from home conveniently.
CHT Peace Treaty: A chase of an illusion!
The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) is such a deal signed two decades ago, but peace still remains miles away due to criminal activities like killing and extortion.
‘Dreadful force’ working to silence govt critics: Fakhrul
‘A dreadful force’ is working with the government from behind the scene to silence those who are opposing the government.’