Syed Mujtaba Ali鈥檚 birth anniv today
Today is 121st anniversary of the birth of one of the prominent writers in Bangla literature Syed Mujtaba Ali.
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Hope for conserving Dhaka鈥檚 old trees kindles among environmentalists
Hopes of conserving Dhaka city鈥檚 old trees kindle among environmentalists amid a government move to recognise those as 鈥榟istoric鈥� trees.
EC launches voter registration for expatriates in Canada
Bangladesh Election Commission formally introduced voter registration and smart National Identity card services for Bangladeshi expatriates living in Canada, marking a major step to include聽non-resident citizens in the country鈥檚 democratic process.
Gono Odhikar demands punishment of attackers on Nur
Leaders and activists of the Gono Odhikar Parishad at a rally in Dhaka on Friday called on the government to ensure punishment of attackers on its president Nurul Haque Nur.
Dengue on rise again
Dengue infections and fatalities are rising sharply again in Bangladesh, with experts warning that the fresh surge may continue for weeks amid persisting monsoon rains.
Pry edn ministry to print, distribute textbooks
An initiative to engage the primary and mass education ministry in printing and distributing free textbooks for the pre-primary- and primary-level education is advancing despite objection from National Curriculum and Textbook Board officials.
$234b plundered during 15-yr Hasina regime: FT
An estimated $234b was allegedly plundered from Bangladesh during Sheikh Hasina鈥檚 15-year reign as the prime minister, according to a documentary by the Financial Times.聽
Delap out for up to three months
Chelsea striker Liam Delap could be sidelined until December after injuring his hamstring before the international break, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.
Slot urges patience with 鈥榖est striker鈥� Isak
Arne Slot on Friday described new signing Alexander Isak as 鈥榤aybe the best striker in the world鈥� but warned he would be eased into action gradually after a disrupted pre-season.
Bangladesh eye SAFF U-17聽 title
The Bangladesh Football Federation on Friday announced a 23-member squad for the SAFF Under-17 Championship 2025, which will be held at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Asia Cup is not just about India-Pakistan rivalry
The Asia Cup has been dominated by the hype surrounding the India and Pakistan match, but it should not be reduced to a two-team rivalry, as the continental tournament has also been a rare platform for the associate nations.
Confident Tigers take on Sri Lanka聽
The recent series win over Sri Lanka would give Bangladesh added confidence in their Asia Cup encounter at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi today, stated pacer Tanzim Hasan.聽
Death toll from Indonesia flooding rises to 23
The death toll from the flooding that struck two Indonesian islands, including tourist hotspot Bali, rose to 23 on Friday, officials said, with five other people still missing.
Trump鈥檚 push for peace prize won鈥檛 sway us: Nobel committee
Donald Trump鈥檚 obsession with winning the Nobel Peace Prize next month may have hit a hitch 鈥� the stubborn independence of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which insisted to AFP that it cannot be swayed.
UAE summons Israel envoy over 鈥榗owardly鈥� Qatar attack
The United Arab Emirates said it summoned Israel鈥檚 deputy ambassador on Friday, in a formal rebuke of his country鈥檚 deadly attack against Hamas leaders in Gulf neighbour Qatar.
US envoy hopes to resolve India tariff row within weeks
The United States expects to resolve a bitter tariff row with India within weeks, an envoy of president Donald Trump said Thursday, as he voiced hope for keeping New Delhi in US good graces.
MPA handles 6,769 TEUs in July-Aug
Mongla Port, the second-largest seaport in Bangladesh, witnessed a gradual increase in container handling throughout the first two months of the current financial year, driven by growing economic activity in the country.
China expertise can help boost logistics, freight connectivity
Experts at a seminar on Friday stressed the need for Bangladesh to utilise China鈥檚 experience to enhance transport connectivity and promote urban decentralisation.
EC resigns from JUCSU commission citing 鈥榝lawed鈥� process
Jahangirnagar University鈥檚 central student union election commission faced fresh turmoil on Friday after election commissioner Professor Mafruhi Satter resigned, saying the entire process had been compromised.
Woman鈥檚 body found in sack in city
Police recovered the body of a woman in a sack in Kadamtali鈥檚 Muradpur area in the capital on Friday.
BGB seizes Indian goods worth over Tk 3 crore in Sylhet
Border Guard Bangladesh seized smuggled Indian goods worth over Tk 3.26 crore during separate drives along the Sylhet frontier on Thursday and Friday.
Hili land port to remain shut for 8 days due to Durga Puja
Trade activities through Hili land port will remain suspended for eight consecutive days from September 26 due to Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community.
No chance of postponing Bangladesh national polls: press secy
The chief adviser鈥檚 press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Friday reaffirmed that the Jatiya Sangsad elections would be held on time and there was no possibility of postponing the polls.
Bangladesh envoy presents credentials to EU leaders
Bangladesh ambassador to Belgium Khandker Masudul Alam presented his Letters of Credence as head of mission to the European Union to president of the European Council Ant垄nio Costa and president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
Sheraton Dhaka hosts wedding open day
Sheraton Dhaka has introduced wedding open day, a one-of-a-kind showcase where couples discover how their dream celebration can come to life.
2-day BRI in Bangladesh expo begins
The second edition of the Belt and Road Initiative in Bangladesh Exhibition-2025 kicked off in the capital on Friday to comprehensively showcase achievements of the BRI cooperation between China and Bangladesh.
Two youths suffer bullet injuries in Dhaka鈥檚 Shahjahanpur
Two young men sustained bullet injuries on Thursday night in the Jhilpar area under Shahjahanpur Police Station in the capital, reportedly over a dispute related to drug dealing.
JU teacher dies on duty during JUCSU vote count
A Jahangirnagar University teacher died on Friday morning after collapsing while on duty during vote counting for the Jahangirnagar University Central Students鈥� Union elections, officials said.
Errant ministries, divisions to face fund suspension
The Finance Division on Thursday warned that if ministries and divisions failed to comply with the budget implementation measures, they would face fund suspension, officials said...
JCD walks out of CUCSU polls dialogue
Leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Jatiatabadi Chatra Dal, the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, on Thursday left midway a dialogue on the draft code of conduct for the October 12 Chittagong University Central Students鈥� Union elections, alleging lack of independence of the election commission...