Commonwealth
Dhaka to host Commonwealth Karate Championship
Bangladesh Karate Federation is going to organise the Commonwealth Karate Championship for the first time in Dhaka.
Bangladesh to become 3rd largest global market: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited investors from the Commonwealth countries to come to Bangladesh in a bigger way
Commonwealth Short Story Prize ’23 regional winners announced
This year’s submissions included the first ever stories from Togo and Gabon, the newest members of the Commonwealth.
Bangladesh should put the Commonwealth at the centre of its thinking
The Commonwealth is the perfect forum through which Bangladesh can exert influence on the world’s established players.
Dhaka’s Arman Chowdhury shortlisted for Commonwealth Short Story Prize ‘23
“Deficiency Notice” presents the daily life of an 11-year-old boy who is speech-impaired
William Dalrymple plays a role in world’s largest Commonwealth heritage conservation programme
The 216-year-old building of the former British Residency of Hyderabad (also known as Koti Residency or Hyderabad Residency) has been fully restored after a remodelling work of nearly 20 years.
Without goals or vision, Commonwealth Games rut continues
Bangladesh have just concluded another campaign in the Commonwealth Games but the athletes hardly drew any attention from the country’s sports fraternity after again failing to perform on a big platform.
Shagufta Sharmeen Tania shortlisted for Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2022
“My story concerns the lost souls of a metropolis”, the author tells The Daily Star, “those magnificent beasts that cannot find their places in a growing, sprawling cityscape.”
Bidyanondo founder Kishore awarded by Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II of UK has recognized Bidyanondo founder Kishore Kumar Das with Commonwealth Points of Light award in honour of his exceptional voluntary service.
Govt working to strengthen democracy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government is working on strengthening democracy in the country and accelerating the country's development.
Commonwealth secretary general to begin 3-day visit tomorrow
Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland is to begin her three-day working tour to Bangladesh to have discussions with the head of government, ministers and other public figures on priorities and commitments.
CPA lawmakers for introducing uniform visa, trade systems
Commonwealth parliamentarians unanimously agree to work for introducing uniform visa and trade systems and easing tariff restrictions among the commonwealth countries like the European Union (EU).
CPC confce begins today
Bangladesh will seek support from foreign delegates, including speakers and deputy speakers of Commonwealth nations' parliaments,
Flame of reconciliation to burn brightly at Commonwealth Games
The two decade reconciliation process which has seen Australia confront its treatment of indigenous people has been fully embraced by 2018 Commonwealth Games organisers, Gold Coast Elder Ted Williams told AFP.
UK minister Alok Sharma arrives in Dhaka
Alok Sharma, UK foreign office minister for Asia and the Pacific, arrives in Dhaka on a three-day visit for strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation.
Shakil up to third
International Master Abu Sufian Shakil returns to winning ways in the Commonwealth Games, beating Sri Lankan Priyankara.
Shakil slips to second
International Master Abu Sufian Shakil slips from the top position of the Commonwealth Chess Championship at the close of the fourth round.
Shakil in pole position
International Master Abu Suafian Shakil shares the lead in the Commonwealth Chess Championship as the second round comes to an end.
Usain Bolt gears up for Olympic trials
Usain Bolt will embark on the first major test of what he plans to be a triumphant swansong Thursday as the Jamaican Olympic athletics trials get under way.
