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Dravid backs Suryakumar to turn things around
Suryakumar has three more ODIs against Australia ahead of the World Cup to build some form and Dravid hoped that he would grab it.
Liverpool fight back to beat LASK 3-1
Liverpool looked uncomfortable in the first half against determined hosts who are playing in Europa League group stage for the third time.
Trudeau wants India to cooperate in murder probe
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday called on India to cooperate with an investigation into the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia and said Canada would not release its evidence
What makes freelancers thrive?
Can Bangladesh seize the opportunities presented by the freelancing surge?
Stop injecting fresh money into economy
Noted economist Wahiduddin Mahmud yesterday urged the Bangladesh Bank to stop pumping fresh money into the economy in order to rein in runaway inflation and tackle the current economic crisis.
Cummins looks to ‘get a few answers’
Australian captain Pat Cummins said on Thursday he had fully recovered from a wrist injury and hoped to play all three one-day internationals against hosts India starting Friday.
Chhetri breaks Bangladesh’s resistance
India edged Bangladesh 1-0 in their Asian Games fixture at the Xiaoshan Sports Center Stadium in China yesterday, courtesy of an 85-minute penalty conversion by prolific striker Sunil Chhetri.
Will the Mirpur-Bangladesh romance continue?
The three-match ODI series against New Zealand in Mirpur provided Bangladesh the final opportunity to test a few cricketers and also gain rhythm as a unit before the ICC ODI World Cup in India next month.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib is the victim of a sexist culture
Tanzim – who said in a post that men marrying women who are used to “free-mixing at addas” would be depriving their children of a “modest” mother – is a victim of the toxic masculinity prevalent in his surroundings.
Foodpanda owner may sell operations in some markets
Delivery Hero, which owns Foodpanda and Pandamart in Bangladesh, said it was in negotiations regarding a potential sale of its Foodpanda business in selected markets in Southeast Asia.
Why CEOs can’t stand together in crisis
Ever imagined a bank CEO getting slapped in a board meeting? Or a CEO changing his name through an affidavit to save his job just because it annoys the owner of his bank? These are real-life events that took place in our banking sector in recent years.
World Car-free Day: Decarbonise transport for climate justice
What happens to be a great solution for decarbonising transport is enabling and promoting walking, cycling, and pedal-powered rickshaws.
Revenue collection up 15% in Jul-Aug
Government revenue collection in the July-August period, the first two months of the current fiscal year of 2023-24, has increased by nearly 15 percent year-on-year, thanks to a rise in VAT from multinational companies.
Theatre activists attacked by 'BNP men'
At least ten theatre activists were injured in an attack allegedly by BNP leaders and activists at Sarada Hall in Sylhet city's Chandni Ghat area yesterday
China-Bangladesh relations will surely reach new height: envoy
With the guidance of the Belt and Road Initiative, China-Bangladesh relations will surely reach a new height and open a new era of friendly cooperation, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said
Waterlogged road or a death trap?
4, including 3 of a family, electrocuted to death in Mirpur
Microsoft unveils its new Surface Laptop, AI powered Copilot, and more
Microsoft unveiled a slew of new products and updates at its Surface event this year. From groundbreaking hardware advancements to sophisticated software improvements, the tech behemoth continues to reshape the landscape of personal and professional computing. Here's a detailed look at the announcements that have caught the industry's attention
I would hack everyone’s accounts to make them watch ‘Antarjal’: Siam
After a long wait, “Antarjal” is finally gracing theatres today. Siam Ahmed, portraying the enigmatic Lumin, is all set to unlock the cryptic codes to our hearts with his captivating charm and endearing friendship with his pet, Totto.
Israel, Saudi Arabia see progress on ties
Saudi Arabia and Israel voiced optimism Wednesday that they were moving closer to a historic normalization of ties as Iran -- their common foe -- accused the kingdom of betraying the Palestinians through the US-led effort.
Pakistan sets election for January
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) yesterday announced a general election for January, almost three months later than scheduled, removing political uncertainty over the timing to help salvage a falling economy.
Move to counter China: US revives Cold War submarine spy program
On a windswept island 50 miles north of Seattle sits a US Navy monitoring station. For years, it was kept busy tracking whale movements and measuring rising sea temperatures. Last October, the Navy gave the unit a new name that better reflects its current mission: Theater Undersea Surveillance Command.
Eight killed in road accidents
Eight people were killed and two persons injured in road accidents during the last two days, according to reports from our local correspondents.
Beijing, Moscow must deepen co-op
Beijing’s top diplomat told President Vladimir Putin that China and Russia must work to strengthen cooperation in the face of a “complex international situation”, Chinese state media reported yesterday. Speaking at a meeting with Putin in Saint Petersburg,
Wage war on migrant trafficking
Italy’s prime minister on Wednesday urged the United Nations to launch a “global war without mercy” against migrant smugglers, after a surge of arrivals on the island of Lampedusa. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said
S Korea calls for UN to regulate AI
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol yesterday warned world leaders about dangers of fake news and mishandling of artificial intelligence, calling for formation of a UN body to regulate the digital sphere. “If we fail to curb the spread of fake news resulting
US must address nuke legacy
The president of the Marshall Islands said on Wednesday his Pacific island nation was “cautiously optimistic” it could soon finalize a deal on future ties with the US, but repeated a call for Washington to address the legacy of massive nuclear testing in the
Legalise illegal high-rises, but with fines
The parliamentary standing committee on Housing and Public Works Ministry yesterday asked Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha to legalise the high-rise buildings that were constructed unlawfully and without monitoring.
The agonising wait of a daughter
Bhuban Chandra Shil made a video call to his wife before leaving his office on Monday night, wishing to see their only daughter’s face, but failed to do so as she was asleep.
Asif finds success in muskmelon cultivation
A youth in Narsingdi has found success in commercial cultivation of muskmelon, also known as “Sammam”, an exotic fruit which orginated in the deserts of East Africa and Middle East.
He was a mentor for journalists
Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury yesterday said the “Journalist Bazlur Rahman Memorial Award” will inspire journalists to bring the true history of the country’s independence to light.
New chief justice to take oath on Sept 26
Justice Obaidul Hassan will take oath as 24th chief justice on September 26.
US ready to extend support for ‘free, fair, peaceful’ polls
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas yesterday said they are prepared to extend support to the declared goal of a “free, fair, and peaceful” election in Bangladesh.
‘Framing’ 2 in False Case: Take action against nine DB men
A Dhaka court recently wrote to the inspector general of police, seeking actions against nine police officials of the Detective Branch who allegedly framed two men in a false case over possession of fake notes.
Rights Situation: 288 SC lawyers protest resolution of European Parliament
Two hundred and eighty-eight lawyers of the Supreme Court in a statement have strongly protested the European Parliament’s resolution on the human rights situation in Bangladesh, particularly in the case of Odhikar’s Secretary Adilur Rahman Khan and Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan.
Invest in Bangladesh
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has urged the Netherlands to invest in different sectors in Bangladesh as currently Dhaka ensures a high return against Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Girl Shine: committed to preventing early marriage
Jebunnessa*, a 15-year-old, has been admitted to the Severe Acute Malnutrition unit at Ramu Upazila Health Complex with her child, Afsan, a ten-month-old boy suffering from the same medical condition.
Two held over murder of trader
Police yesterday arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in the murder of a trader in Narayanganj’s Siddhirganj on Tuesday.
Belt, Road Initiative consistent with Sonar Bangla dream
China’s Belt and Road Initiative seeks no hegemony, no interference in other countries’ internal affairs, and has no elements of expansion and plunder, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen.
4 die from electrocution on flooded Mirpur street
Four people, including three of a family, died after being electrocuted in the capital’s Mirpur last night as they came into contact with a live electric wire that fell on a waterlogged street.
Ex-cop gets life term in attempted rape case
A Chattogram court yesterday sentenced a former police officer to life term imprisonment in a case filed for attempting to rape a schoolgirl after abduction in 2011.
Ghulam Rabbani killing: Acquitted accused gets life term following retrial
A Chattogram court yesterday sentenced a man to life term imprisonment for killing Commodore Ghulam Rabbani, an aide-de-camp of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in 2004.
Five hurt in BCL infighting at CU
At least five activists of Chhatra League were injured when two compartment-based BCL groups of the Chittagong University shuttle train clashed on the campus yesterday.
Applications open for 7th Joy Bangla Youth Award
Application process for the seventh edition of the Joy Bangla Youth Award has begun.
Third-party funding in arbitration
Third-Party Funding is funding process by which a third-party financer lends capital to a party in a suit in exchange for a percentage share of the probable award on the outcome of the case.
Legal literacy for rural women entrepreneurs
According to a report published by Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) in 2020, the number of female-owned SMEs in Bangladesh was 2.8 million, which is around 24.6% of the total number of SMEs in the country.
Legal framework on Hindu marriage in Bangladesh
Marriage is considered to be a sacrament or samskara according to Hindu shastra.
Uncertainty lingers over Chhatak Cement’s return to operation
State-run Chhatak Cement Company in Sunamganj might not return to production anytime soon as its modernisation project is set to miss the deadline for the second time while uncertainty over the supply of the key raw material persists.
US firms want to invest in IT, energy
US companies want to invest in five sectors of Bangladesh, namely IT, education, healthcare, energy and infrastructure, said John Fay, commercial counsellor at the US embassy, yesterday.
Increase investment in tourism Stakeholders say
Bangladesh has massive potential as an emerging destination for tourists so the government should take necessary steps and the private sector should increase investment, stakeholders said during the opening ceremony of the three-day 10th Asian Tourism Fair (ATF).
China’s economic woes embolden calls for deeper reforms
China’s economic slowdown is polarising government advisers over the best way forward, with advocates of structural reforms now emerging from the shadows in a challenge to others calling for more state spending to shore up faltering growth.
Pharma Aids to outsource glass ampoules making
Pharma Aids Limited is going to outsource the manufacturing of glass ampoules as demand has outpaced its production capacity.
Fed holds interest rates at 22-year high
The US Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to keep interest rates at a 22-year high, while forecasting an additional rate hike before the end of the year to bring down inflation.
Oil price falls
Oil prices fell on Thursday, after posting the largest decline in a month in the previous session, as US interest rate hike expectations offset the impact of drawdowns in US crude stockpiles.
ASA to disburse Tk 55,000cr loans in FY24
ASA, one of the nation’s leading microfinance institutions, decided to disburse loans amounting to Tk 55,000 crore among its 73 lakh clients during the current fiscal year of 2023-24.
AB Bank to issue bond of Tk 500cr
AB Bank Limited has decided to issue a Tk 500 crore bond.
Toshiba completes $13.5b offer to go private
Japanese industrial giant Toshiba marked the end of an era as a listed company on Thursday as it announced that a private consortium had bought almost 80 percent of its shares.
Airlines recognised for service excellence
Emirates was named “Airline of the Year” while US-Bangla Airlines was named “Best Domestic Airline” in the “ShareTrip-Monitor Airline of the Year 2023” awards.
Four senior MTB officials become DMD
Mutual Trust Bank Ltd promoted four of its senior executive vice-presidents to the post of deputy managing director (DMD) with effect from September 1.
Akikur made Southeast Bank’ vice-chairman
Md Akikur Rahman was elected as vice-chairman of the board of directors and chairman of the executive committee of Southeast Bank Ltd in its 707th board meeting recently.
United Aygaz LPG inks deal with Singer
United Aygaz LPG Ltd, a concern of United Group, has signed an agreement with Singer Bangladesh to offer special discount benefits for the latter’s distributors, retailers and delivery personnel.
NCC Bank brings reloadable Visa prepaid card
NCC Bank launched a reloadable Visa consumer prepaid card on Tuesday.
Prime Bank launches ‘Diversity & Inclusion’ team
Prime Bank yesterday launched a “Diversity & Inclusion” team in a bid to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
Over 43,000 displaced
Libya’s flood disaster, which killed thousands in the city of Derna, also displaced more than 43,000 people, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said yesterday.
Teacher, daughter killed under falling tree branch
A female primary schoolteacher and her daughter were killed after a tree branch fell on them in Rangpur city yesterday.
Nizamuddin’s journey with ‘feska pakhi’
Nizamuddin, the old man, is 81 years old. He calls the toy “feska pakhi” in his colloquial tongue.
Worker crushed under iron sheet
A worker was crushed under an iron sheet at the Teesta Bridge construction site in Gaibandha’s Sundarganj upazila yesterday.
Army chief leaves for China to attend 19th Asian Games
Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed left Dhaka last morning to attend the 19th Asian Games in China and the Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs’ Conclave (IPACC) conference in India.
World’s oldest wooden structure found in Zambia
Archaeologists have unearthed the oldest wooden structure ever discovered, dating from nearly half a million years ago, which suggests that our ancestors may have been more advanced than previously thought.
‘Difficult’ winter months ahead
Ukraine yesterday warned that difficult winter months lay ahead after a massive Russian missile barrage targeted civilian infrastructure, killing three in the south and wounding many across the country.
Rights Violation: Int’l watchdog puts Bangladesh on watchlist
Global watchdog CIVICUS Monitor yesterday added Bangladesh to its watchlist of countries experiencing rapid declines in civic freedoms.
2 cops held for snatching Tk 20 lakh
Police yesterday arrested five people, including two police constables, in a case filed over the snatching of Tk 20 lakh in the capital’s Paltan area.
Killing of Sikh Separatist Near Vancouver: India-Canada row escalates
New Delhi yesterday said it is seeking the reduction of Canadian diplomatic staff in India and has stopped visa services, as a row over the killing of a Sikh separatist deepens.
Corrupt people, not AL, running the country
BNP standing committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has claimed that the country is being run not by the Awami League government, but by corrupt government officials, law enforcers and businesspeople.
Climate Change: Major economies should play due role to avert crisis
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the major economies of the world should be honest about climate change to avert the crisis.
Rain spoils first ODI
Bangladesh fielded a second-string eleven against New Zealand yesterday in a bid to gauge them ahead of the ODI World Cup in India next month but the first of the three-match ODI series was washed out due to incessant rain.
Climate fund stuck in Farmers Bank
The Bangladesh Climate Change Trust was supposed to get back in 2016 the Tk 538 crore, plus the accumulated interest, it deposited with the then Farmers Bank. However, it has so far received just Tk 74 crore after around seven years.
US pre-polls assessment team to fly in Oct 7
A six-member US pre-election assessment mission will visit Bangladesh on October 7-13 to determine whether to send a limited international election observation mission for the parliamentary polls due by January next year.
Rejoinder, our reply
Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (Caab), on August 28, sent a rejoinder to our report titled “Death of Passenger: Plane denied priority landing” published a day before.
EU decision to dent nat’l election’s credibility
The European Union’s decision to not send a fully-fledged election observation mission will negatively impact the coming election, politicians and local polls observers say.
EU won’t send full team to observe polls
The European Union will not send a fully-fledged election observation mission for the upcoming national polls.
