DNCC rents out road spaces
The Dhaka North City Corporation has begun renting out roads adjacent to footpaths in several busy areas, including Gulshan, Banani, Agargaon and Uttara.
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Pry asst teachers warn of series of protests from Nov 23
The assistant teachers of government primary schools on Saturday threatened to resume their movement if their demands for pay rise and promotion were not met by November 15.
UCSI University鈥檚 Bangladesh branch launches Tk 3cr scholarship
UCSI University Bangladesh branch, located at Banani in Dhaka, has announced the launch of its Tk 3 Crore mega scholarship programme for students who have successfully qualified in the higher secondary certificate examination.
Young leaders accuse NCC of creating political crisis
Younger political leaders on Saturday said that holding the next Jatiya Sangsad elections in early February, as declared by the interim government, could end the country鈥檚 political crisis.
Yunus asks chiefs of 3聽services to聽ensure foolproof polls security
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday directed the chiefs of the three armed forces to take all necessary measures to ensure foolproof security for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangshad elections to be held in the first half of February 2026.
Deadly chemical businesses keep operating in city
Hazardous chemical and plastic businesses keep operating across Dhaka residential areas, posing severe health hazards and life risks to residents.
Railway tracks blockaded in Sylhet div for more trains
People blockaded the railway tracks on Saturday at Sylhet and six other junctions and stations in Sylhet division, pressing for an eight-point demand, including the addition of two new trains on the Sylhet-Dhaka and Sylhet-Cox鈥檚 Bazar routes....
2 dead in suspected Greek vendetta shooting
At least two people died and several were injured on Saturday, state media reported, in a shooting on the Greek island of Crete suspected to be linked to a family vendetta.
China sends youngest astronaut, mice to space station
A crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country鈥檚 youngest-ever, docked early Saturday at the Tiangong space station, accompanied by four lab mice.
UN backs Morocco plan for W Sahara autonomy
The UN Security Council voted Friday in favour of a resolution backing Morocco鈥檚 autonomy plan for Western Sahara as the 鈥榤ost feasible鈥� solution for the disputed territory, triggering celebrations in Rabat but angering Algeria.
Xi visits South Korea to mend ties
South Korean president Lee Jae Myung hosted Xi Jinping for their first meeting on Saturday as the Chinese head of state took centre stage and reforged old ties at an Asian summit from which US leader Donald Trump was largely absent.
Mediator Oman urges US-Iran nuclear talks
Oman, which hosted several rounds of US-Iran nuclear talks that were derailed by the Israel-Iran war in June, urged the countries on Saturday to go back to the negotiating table.
US Fed official backed rate pause because inflation 鈥榯oo high鈥�
A senior member of the US Federal Reserve on Friday said he voted against cutting interest rates this week because inflation was 鈥榯oo high鈥� for comfort. Kansas City Fed president Jeff Schmid was one of two people who dissented on Wednesday鈥檚 vote, at which the US central bank backed a quarter percentage-point rate cut...
Iranian tech prodigies battle it out with robots
Two machines resembling robotic vacuum cleaners sped around a ring colliding, shooting sparks and catching fire, as Iranian engineering students watched from behind plexiglass.
Trump rejects resuming Canada trade talks
US President Donald Trump on Friday flatly rejected any resumption of trade negotiations with Canada, one week after interrupting talks amid a dispute over an anti-tariff advertisement.
Italy police seize more than 1b euros in Campari shares
Italian police on Friday ordered the seizure of shares worth 1.3 billion euros from the Luxembourg holding company that controls the Campari spirits group, accused of tax fraud.
Barca to show off unfinished Camp Nou with public training session
After two years in exile as the Camp Nou was renovated, Barcelona will return to the stadium for a public training session on November 7, the club announced Friday.
Vieira 鈥榥o longer鈥� manager of troubled Genoa: club
Patrick Vieira is no longer in charge of Genoa, Serie A鈥檚 bottom club said on Saturday, as Italian media report that the France and Arsenal icon stepped down after a dreadful start to the season.
Ashraf, Mirza skittle SA as Pakistan win 2nd T20
Pace bowlers Faheem Ashraf and Salman Mirza registered their best international T20 figures to guide Pakistan to a nine-wicket win over South Africa in Lahore on Friday.
Naim, Mahfijul hit tons for Mymensingh
Mahfijul Islam and Naim Sheikh both struck centuries as Mymensingh division dominated Rangpur on the opening day of the second round match of the National Cricket League at the Cox鈥檚 Bazar Academy Ground on Saturday.
China to exempt some Nexperia chips from export ban
China said Saturday it will exempt some Nexperia chips from an export ban that was imposed over a row with Dutch officials and has alarmed European businesses...
Profits dip at ExxonMobil, Chevron on lower prices
US oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron reported lower earnings Friday as the decline in oil prices offset the lift from higher production.
Community Bank holds AML-CFT Conference
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC organised its Annual AML and CFT Conference 2025 on Saturday, with the active participation of officials from across the bank.
BRAC Bank awards remittance collectors
BRAC Bank has recognised its top performers for their outstanding contribution to driving inward remittance growth and promoting innovative products exclusively tailored for remittance beneficiaries.聽聽
Mercantile Bank partners with Esquire EL
Mercantile Bank PLC signed a cash management agreement with Esquire Electronics Limited at the Bank鈥檚 Head Office on Thursday, said a press release.
UCB donates 10 computers to edn institution
United Commercial Bank has recently donated 10 computers to the nearly century-old Madhabpasha Chandradwip High School and College in Babuganj upazila of Barishal under its Corporate Social Responsibility programme.
Motijheel holiday market offers happy escape from soaring prices
Every Friday, the streets around Motijheel Ideal School transforms into a vibrant marketplace that was first initiated as weekly market by the Dhaka South City Corporation in 2007.
Banks green financing drops in April-June
Green financing by banks dropped in the January-March quarter compared with that in the previous quarter.
BSEC toughens IPO price discovery, eligibility
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed major changes to public offer rules, tightening pricing, valuation and eligibility criteria while giving stock exchanges greater authority in approving or rejecting IPOs.
Flick will 'protect' Yamal
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Saturday he will 鈥榩rotect鈥� teenage star Lamine Yamal after recent criticism.
