US doesn't want to influence outcome of Bangladesh polls: Miller
US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller yesterday said his country does not want to influence the outcome of the election in Bangladesh
29 Niger soldiers killed by suspected jihadists: defence ministry
Twenty-nine soldiers were killed in western Niger in an attack by suspected jihadists, the defence ministry said on Monday night, declaring a three-day national mourning period
Death or glory? World Cup anchors changing game of ODI
One of the criticisms of ODIs, once the economic driving force of the global game, is that they are too often reduced to 'meaningless' bilateral series.
Chelsea stun Fulham with quickfire double
Mauricio Pochettino's injury-ravaged team travelled to the home of their near-neighbours just two points above the relegation zone and with only five goals to their name.
Captains factfile: Rohit Sharma
Rohit is the only man to have made three double centuries in ODI cricket -- 208 against Sri Lanka in 2017, 209 against Australia in 2013 and the all-time highest of 264 facing Sri Lanka in 2014.
Ronaldo sparks fightback as Al-Nassr given Asian CL scare
Senin Sebai scored on the break to put the club from Dushanbe in front with a minute left in the first half and Istiklol held out under relentless pressure until Ronaldo levelled with a clever clipped finish in the 66th minute.
Leather footwear exports fall to five-year low
Bangladesh's leather footwear industry saw its export earnings fall to a five-year low of $141.83 million in the first quarter of the current fiscal year due to a decline in export orders from the Eurozone in the face of the ongoing economic crisis..According to data from the Export Promot
Weak batch of data paints economys deepening woes
Bangladesh wrapped up the last fiscal year of 2022-23 with slower economic growth. A similar trend has persisted in the ongoing fiscal year as portrayed by at least three key indicators: exports, remittances and imports. .The growth of export receipts, the biggest foreign currency earner f
Ajai Sahni on Canada and the Khalistani Movement
The present movement is diaspora-led, fed by the ISI and implicitly supported by some countries, most prominently Canada, for geostrategic reasons and domestic political imperatives.
Knitwears export performance stronger than woven
Shorter lead times, easy availability of raw materials in the domestic market and changes in global fashion have made knitwear items the top export from Bangladesh..In July-September of the current fiscal year, knitwear item shipments rose 19.70 percent year-on-year to $6.76 billion compar
Bangladeshs overall external debt stock nearly hit the $100-billion mark in June driven by increasing appetite for funds from both public and private sectors, central bank figures showed. .The debt buildup, which still within the threshold recommended by the International Monetary Fund
Can tech stop India wasting so much of its harvest?
Tech firms say they have systems that can help prevent the huge loss of fresh produce in India.
Uttar Pradesh: Indian schoolgirls cycling death lays bare ugly face of Eve-teasing
The 17-year-old was run over after she fell off her bike when a man pulled her scarf.
20 Bangladeshis ranked as leading lawyers in Asia Law list
Twenty prominent lawyers from Bangladesh including constitution framer Dr Kamal Hossain and his daughter Sara Hossain; Rokanuddin Mahmud; Akhter Imam and his daughter Rashna Imam; and Ajmalul Hossain were ranked as leading lawyers in the list of the Asia Law
North Dakota state senator, his wife and 2 children killed in Utah plane crash
The crash of the single-engine Piper plane was being investigated, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a post on X, the social media website formerly called Twitter.
Billboards across Dhaka-Chattogram showcase fans love for music
Launched officially on July 30, 2023, the contest encouraged fans to publicly share their favourite artworks on social media. The popularity of these works has been rewarded a prestigious honour being showcased on 11 billboards across Dhaka and Chattogram.
BNP plotting to foil next natl polls
Alleging that the BNP is plotting to foil the upcoming national election, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday reiterated that the polls would be held as per the constitution, and no evil force could obstruct it.
HSIA 3Rd Terminal: Installation of all equipment nearly complete
Almost all types of equipment including check-in counters, immigration counters, escalators, lifts, baggage handling system, and several boarding bridges, have already been installed at the under-construction third terminal of the Dhaka airport, which will get a soft launch on October 7.
Newly appointed Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman yesterday said police will take lawful action if any political party gathers without prior permission.
Trump reaped over $1b from fraud
Donald Trump gained more than $1 billion by lying about the value of his assets to banks and insurers, lawyers for the New York state attorney general told a judge yesterday in a civil fraud case that could deal a major blow to the former presidents real estate empire.
Rural poet assaulted in Kurigram
Rural poet Radhapada Roy suffered injuries after being assaulted at Madhaikhal village in Nageshwari upazila of Kurigram on Saturday.
Railway Projects: Costs overshoot by up to 260pc
Bangladesh Railway in October 2007 took up a project to construct a new station building in Khulna and enhance the operational capacity of the Benapole Station.
Islamist Parties: Some preparing for polls, some for street demo
As some major Islamist parties have made the primary decision to boycott the forthcoming national election, another group of little-known Islamist parties are planning to counter the move by fielding candidates in all 300 constituencies, multiple sources have confirmed.
Bangladesh will be relieved to have their regular skipper Shakib Al Hasan back from the start of the World Cup campaign following an injury scare that forced the champion all-rounder to sit out the two official warm-up matches ahead of the mega event.
Two pioneers of Covid vaccine win Nobel in medicine
Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and US colleague Drew Weissman, who met in line for a photocopier before making mRNA molecule discoveries that paved the way for Covid-19 vaccines, won the 2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine yesterday.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has accused the government of wanting party Chairperson Khaleda Zia dead by denying her proper treatment.
Climate Change and Poor Planning Combine in Indias Devastating Monsoon Season
The devastation of this year's monsoon season in India has been significant, as the problem of climate changed-boosted rain is worsened by unregulated development.
Minister invites journalists to collaborate for peaceful elections
Communication and Information Minister Budi Arie Setiadi has invited journalists to collaborate to help ensure the peaceful implementation of the General Elections, which are scheduled to be held on February 14, 2024. In a ...
Family murdered in Ashulia: 2 including mastermind arrested
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) tonight claimed to have arrested two people in connection with the murder of a garment worker couple and their son in Savar's Ashulia
Moeen fifty guides England to five-wicket win over Bangladesh
England all-rounder Moeen Ali smashed six sixes and two fours for his 39-ball 56 to help guide England to a five-wicket win (DLS method) over Bangladesh in their second and final ICC World Cup warm-up match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday.
Oppositions Mohamed Muizzu Wins Maldives Presidential Election
In opposition, Muizzu was part of the India Out campaign. Will he take this forward as president?
No special treatment for Rempang Island investors, stresses minister
Minister of Investment and head of the Investment Coordination Board (BKPM)Bahlil Lahadaliareiterated on Monday that the government has never offered any privileges for investors in Rempang Island, Riau ...
The Haringhata reserve forest in Bargunas Patharghata upazila is facing a deforestation threat as locals are sneaking into the forest to cut down kewra trees illegally
Health minister lauds BPJS for boosting insurance coverage to 94.6%
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has lauded state-owned Health Care and Social Security Agency (BPJSKesehatan) for achieving health insurance coverage of 94.6 percent under the National Health Insurance (JKN) ...
Female House Helps: 21pc face physical abuse at work
Says BILS study
Muse dOrsay explores Van Gogh's final days with AI and VR
Paris's Muse d'Orsay presents an immersive exhibit featuring Vincent Van Gogh's last works, complete with modern technology. Visitors can step into the artist's world through an experience of virtual reality
Stay petition sent to full bench
The Supreme Court chamber judge today sent to its full bench a petition filed challenging a High Court order that granted bail to Mohammad Shahed Karim, chairman of Regent Group, in a corruption case in which he was sentenced to three years' imprisonment
South Sumatra administration distributes 3.6 million masks to public
The South Sumatra regional government has distributed 3.6 million masks to the public free of charge in response to unhealthy air conditions in the local area due to smoke haze from forest and land fires (karhutla). Head of ...
Whoever is guilty, will be punished
New DMP Commissioner Habibur Rahman said today if allegations of torture on BCL leaders by suspended ADC Harun Or Rashid and other officers are proven true, they will face punishment
Ministry sets budget for strengthening illegal fishing surveillance
The Marine and Fisheries Ministry has allocated a budget of Rp1.14 trillion (US$73.4 million) to strengthen surveillance of illegal fishing in border areas.It (the move) is aimed at eradicating illegal fishing by ...
'Cowardly' govt exposed in handling of Khaleda Zia's treatment: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today alleged that the incumbent cowardly government wants to kill Khaleda Zia without allowing her to receive treatment abroad
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today alleged that the incumbent cowardly government wants to kill Khaleda Zia without allowing her to receive treatment abroad
Prioritizing submarine procurement: Indonesian Navy chief
Indonesian Naval Chief of Staff, Admiral Muhammad Ali, has said that the navy is prioritizing the procurement of submarines to meet the minimum essential force (MEF) and force posture projection for 20252045. He ...
BNP out to foil next general elections: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said BNP is now involved in a deep-rooted conspiracy to foil the upcoming 12th general elections and destroy the polls environment
Unpaid restaurant bill: Probe body formed against Cox's Bazar BCL leader
A four-member committee has been formed to investigate the allegation that Cox's Bazar District Chhatra League General Secretary Maruf Adnan tried to get away without paying Tk 3 lakh bill of a restaurant
Some countries have weaponised human rights: Hasan Mahmud
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Hasan Mahmud today said human rights are being weaponised by some countries in the world, to use against those they oppose
Bashundhara Kings revive AFC Cup campaign
Bashundhara Kings fought back from a goal down to beat Odisha FC 3-2 at the Kings Arena yesterday to bring their AFC Cup campaign back on track.
Concerns over US visa policy exaggerated: home minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today said the on going discussions and concerns over the United States visa policy are being blown out of proportion...He clarified that Bangladesh has neither received any official list of individuals affected by the US visa policy nor has information
Miraz fifty helps Bangladesh post 188 against England
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz scored an 89-ball 74 to help Bangladesh post 188 against England in their second ICC World Cup warm-up match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday.
Democracy must continue in Bangladesh at any cost: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said democracy must continue in Bangladesh at any cost, reiterating her commitment to hold the next general election in a free and fair manner
Government-granted films should not feel like charity projects
Starring Shobnom Bubly and Sariful Razz in the lead roles, the government granted films poster reveal event was held today at capitals Krua Thai restaurant, with the crew present surrounded by the press and media.
450 tourists in St Martin's Island evacuated
Some 450 tourists, who were stranded at the St Martin's Island in Cox's Bazar due to inclement weather, were evacuated today
Germany Hosts Central Asian Leaders for Summit
Attending yet another summit, its clear that diplomatic outreach to Central Asia is in high gear across the West.
The State of Chinas Semiconductor Industry
Insights from Douglas Fuller.
Indian envoy visits Noakhali on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary
Mahatma Gandhi's conviction in the innate goodness of humanity and peace and non-violence as a force for change remain as relevant today as they were during India's freedom struggle, said Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma yesterday
HSIA 3rd terminal: Most work done ahead of Oct 7 soft launch
Most equipment have been installed at the third terminal of the Dhaka airport ahead of its soft launch on October 7, the chairman of Civil Aviation Authority Bangladesh said today
Improving water management to quench drought-prone areas
Pati District has become one of the food-producing regions of Central Java Province owing to its relatively vast agricultural area scattered across 21 sub-districts. The Juwana River provides all those agricultural areas with ...
- Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, today announced its acquisition of H+E Group (Hager+Elssser), an established European water solutions provider with over 100 years of ...
ARSA leaders personal secretary arrested in Coxs Bazar
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Cox's Bazar claimed to have arrested the personal secretary of Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi, the chief of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (Arsa)
Even Before the Latest Bombing, Mastung Was a Hotbed for Violent Insurgency
There is a widespread belief in Balochistan that the authorities in Pakistan have deliberately allowed Islamic fundamentalism to flourish in the province in general and in Mastung in particular.
Minister says Jakarta-Surabaya high-speed train to take 3.5 hours
Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi said on Monday that a high-speed train would cover the distance between Jakarta and Surabaya in East Java in 3.5 hours compared to regular trains, which take 11 hours to complete the ...
South Korea: Americas Forgotten Ally?
South Koreas reluctance to play a more vocal role often leaves its sizable contributions less noticed than those of other allies.
5.4 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of Bangladesh
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake was felt in different parts of the country at around 6:45pm today.
Dengue: 11 more die, 2,596 hospitalised in a day
Death toll now 1,017, total cases 2,08,884
Can Sri Lanka Afford to Go Green?
Sri Lanka will not fulfill its renewable energy commitments under current economic conditions. But what if the government could simultaneously tackle its climate, energy, and debt crises?
No need to import rice this year: Razzaque
The agriculture minister says in a seminar
Journo Nadim murder: SC stays HC bail of accused Monir
The Supreme Court chamber judge today stayed for eight weeks a High Court order that granted bail to Moniruzzaman Monir, an accused in Jamalpur journalist Golam Rabbani Nadim murder case
Two Himalayan black bear cubs born in Bali Safari Park
Two Himalayan black bear (Ursus thibetanus) cubs were born at the Amazing Bali Safari Park in Gianyar District, Bali.The successful breeding of Himalayan black bears is a testament to our unwavering commitment to ...
Top ranked performers from each team rated ahead of World Cup
The following is a list highlighting the best performersin each category of the MRF Tyres ODI Player Rankings that will be in action at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
AALCO members should include illegal fishing as TOC: Minister Laoly
The Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights will push for illegal fishing to be included as a transnational organized crime (TOC) at the 61st Annual Session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO). The ...
Indonesian, Australian navies conduct survey in Timor Sea border area
The Indonesian Navy's Hydro-Oceanographic Center (Pushidrosal) and the Australian Navy (RAN) are conducting a two-month joint survey of the seabed in the Timor Sea border area. Pushidrosal Commander Vice Admiral ...
Shyam Benegal called me Young man: Dibya Joyti
Dibya Joyti has become one of the promising faces in the industry. After his portrayal of the role of Masum in the much-talked web series Mohanagar 2, he earned immense appreciation for his performance. Previously, he had appeared in the second season of the web series Karagar. Further, he will be seen in Shyam Benegal's Mujib: The Making of a Nation which is awaiting its release on October 19.
Indonesia to build ship industry for blue economy development
Deputy for Maritime Affairs and Natural Resources of the National Development Planning Ministry, Vivi Yulaswati, echoed the government's readiness to develop the ship industry to optimize development of the blue economy in ...
Man accused of killing daughter arrested near Indian border
A man accused of killing his daughter was arrested near the Thakurpur border of Chuadanga when he was trying to enter India illegally
JCD man dies, 3 injured in Chandpur road accident
A local leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) was killed and three people were injured in a collision between a bus and an auto-rickshaw in Chandpur's Kachua upazila today.
Thailand renews contract with VFS Global to process visa applications in Bangladesh
Continuing its partnership with the Thai government, VFS Global, an outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, has once again won the contract to process visa applications for Thailand from Bangladesh
From Covid to cancer: High hopes for Nobel mRNA vaccines
The coronavirus pandemic brought global renown to the mRNA technology that underpins vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna, and on Monday earned a Nobel Prize for two scientists who have been key to its development
Free trial for Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train until mid-October
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan stated that the policy of free trial for the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train (KCJB) is applicable until mid-October of 2023.We have ...
Moeldoko outlines three issues related to RI-S Korea KFX/IFX program
Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldokohas outlined three major issues related to sustainability of the development of South Korean and Indonesian jet fighters (KFX/IFX) cooperation program, namely intellectual property ...
Poet Radhapada Roy assaulted, admitted to Kurigram's hospital
Rural poet Radhapada Roy was assaulted by unidentified criminals at Madhaikhal village in Nageshwari upazila of Kurigram on Saturday.
Rabindra University introduces 15 days paternity leave
Rabindra University in Sirajganj's Shahjadpur has introduced paternity leave for its employees
Kariko, Weissman win Nobel for mRNA Covid vaccines
Katalin Kariko of Hungary and Drew Weissman of the United States won the Nobel Medicine Prize on Monday for work on messenger RNA (mRNA) technology that paved the way for Covid-19 vaccines
KCJB expands mass transportation options for public: President Jokowi
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated that the operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train (KCJB) had provided the people with yet another option of means of public transport.The people have been given numerous ...
Indian mining tycoon Harpal Randhawa among 6 killed in Zimbabwe plane crash
Harpal Randhawa, the owner of mining company RioZim, along with his son and four others was killed when the plane crashed
Pakistan doctor, mechanic arrested for illegal transplant surgeries
Pakistan police busted an organ trafficking ring run by a disgraced doctor and a motor mechanic, who conducted at least 328 illegal kidney transplants, authorities said
Beckham reveals 1998 World Cup red card still hurts
David Beckham has laid bare the lingering pain he felt he caused to his family following the red card he received at the 1998 World Cup, saying his dismissal left him a mess.
Shakib ready for Afghanistan match, says Shanto
Shakib [Al Hasan] is 100% fine and ready for the first match, Shanto said during the toss for their second warm-up match against defending champions England at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati today.
LPG price hiked, 12kg cylinder to cost Tk 1,363
The new prices will be effective from 6:00pm today
Bali police to deploy 4,000 personnel for AIS Forum
The Bali Regional Police will deploy 4,000 personnel to secure the Archipelagic and Island State (AIS) Forum in Nusa Dua, Bali, on October 11. Bali Regional Police Chief, Inspector General Police Ida Bagus Kade Putra Narendra, ...
Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train fare to cost about Rp250-350 thousand
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated that the fare of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train (KCJB) would be around Rp250 thousand (approximately US$16.09) to Rp350 thousand (around US$22.53).For the fare, we will decide ...
