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People won’t accept inefficiency in governance: Tarique Rahman
06:15 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that the interim government inherited a nation devastated by a dictatorship, emphasising that while the public’s concerns about the government’s performance after three months are valid, inefficiency in governance will not be easily accepted.
Australia edge Pakistan in second T20I to secure unassailable lead
05:57 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayAustralia won T20I series 2-0 against Pakistan after defeating visitors by 13 runs in second match at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday...
UK minister for Indo-Pacific in city
05:50 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayUK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West arrived in Dhaka on Saturday on a two-day visit focusing on her country’s support to Bangladesh’s interim government for political and economic reforms, security, trade cooperation, and migration...
220 stadiums in upazilas after July martyrs name
05:17 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayYouth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has said 220 stadiums will be built in upazilas across the country which will be named after the July movement martyrs of that upazila...
Closed sugar mills to reopen soon: Adilur
05:15 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayIndustries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan announced that efforts are underway to reopen the country’s closed sugar mills. He made this statement while speaking to reporters after visiting the Setabganj Sugar Mill in Dinajpur on Saturday morning (November 16).
X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?
04:48 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayYou may have seen the word "Bluesky" popping up on your social media pages recently and wondered what people are talking about...
One killed in Pabna BNP infighting over dominance
04:32 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayA violent clash between two factions of the BNP over dominance in Pabna's Hemayetpur Union resulted in the death of Jalal Uddin, 40, and left several others injured. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Betepara village under Sadar Upazila.
Zelensky says war will 'end sooner' once Trump becomes president
04:00 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is certain the war with Russia will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have done once Donald Trump becomes US president...
Crafting a policy that will prevent laundering money: Salehuddin
03:52 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has announced plans to introduce policies ensuring that money laundering becomes impossible in the future.
Walking a tightrope: Balancing modernity, heritage in Old Dhaka
03:29 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayOld Dhaka, a cityscape of historical grandeur and cultural vibrancy, is grappling with a growing crisis. Approximately 2,200 buildings deemed to have archaeological importance are now at the centre of a legal and logistical impasse.
Amjad Khan Nursing College hosts reception for GPA-5 achievers
03:01 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayAmjad Khan Chowdhury Nursing College honored students who achieved a GPA-5 in this year’s Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) examination with a special reception.
Yunus, Pope Francis launch 3Zero Club
03:00 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayPope Francis, the supreme leader of the Roman Catholics, and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus have jointly launched a "Pope Francis Yunus 3Zero Club" in Rome in an effort to usher in a transformative and inclusive future for humanity.
How can BNP be so sure of power, questions Charmonai Pir
02:46 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayIslami Andolan Bangladesh Amir Mufti Syed Mohammad Rezaul Karim, Pir of Charmonai, has questioned the certainty with which BNP leaders claim they will come to power after the next election, criticising their focus on elections over much-needed reforms.
Father attempts suicide after killing 2 sons in Pallabi
02:34 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayA man identified as Md Ahad, 40, allegedly killed his two sons by slitting their throats before attempting to take his own life in the Pallabi area of Dhaka on Saturday. Police later rescued him and sent him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Gazipur loses 60% forest, 50% water bodies in 20 years: Study
01:42 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayGazipur, once a vibrant ecological hub in Bangladesh, has seen a devastating decline in its natural resources over the past two decades. According to a recent study, unregulated urbanisation and industrialisation have led to the loss of 60% of its forest land and 50% of its water bodies since 2000.
Actor Rubel injured in road accident
01:21 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayPopular movie actor Masum Parvez Rubel was injured in a road accident in Madaripur on Saturday morning.
Seed potato crisis: Farmers forced to pay up to Tk 1,000 extra
01:13 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayJaipurhat, renowned as the third-largest potato-producing district in Bangladesh, is witnessing a growing crisis among its farmers. A syndicate of unscrupulous traders has created an artificial shortage of seed potatoes, forcing farmers to pay an additional Tk 600 to Tk 1,000 per maund over the fixed price.
Workers return to Gazipur’s TNZ factories after 23 days
12:59 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayThe TNZ Apparels factory in the Mogorkhal area of Gazipur, which had been shut down due to worker unrest, has reopened after 23 days. Workers resumed their duties on Saturday morning (November 16), and the environment at other factories in the district is reportedly normal.
Bangladesh eyes satellite internet to bridge digital divide
12:32 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayBangladesh is taking a bold step towards revolutionising its digital landscape by introducing satellite internet services. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has unveiled draft guidelines to regulate and license Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) services, seeking public feedback by November 18.
Silent danger lurking in Bangladesh's cosmetics market
12:10 PM, 16 Nov 2024 SaturdayThe cosmetics market in Bangladesh is booming, with thousands of branded, non-branded, domestic, and foreign products flooding the shelves. From hair care to skincare, more than 500 types of cosmetics are readily available. But beneath this dazzling variety lies a pressing concern...