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‘O Mrityu O Nritya’ depicts socio-political instability

A five-day solo art exhibition by artist Mobassir Alam Mazumder began on Tuesday at Biswa Sahitya Kendra Art Gallery in the capital Dhaka...

IUB Career, Networking Day attracts 60 companies

Independent University, Bangladesh held its annual Career and Networking Day on Tuesday, drawing participation from nearly 60 organisations spanning a wide range of industries...

AAUB ranks 18th in international competition

Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh, for the first time, participated in the Design/Build/Fly competition, organised by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics from April 2025 10 to 13 in Arizona, USA, and secured 18th place in the design report and 36th place overall...

JCD men hand over BCL activist to police 

Leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, detained an activist of banned Bangladesh Chhatra League, student wing of the Awamil League, and handed him over to the police...

JICA, DU arrange 5th JICA chair lecture

Japan International Cooperation Agency and the department of Japanese studies at the University of Dhaka collaborated to organise the 5th JICA chair lecture on the ‘History and future of nursing in Japan and Bangladesh,’ on DU campus Tuesday...

Mujibur, Mahmuda elected president, general secretary of BLA-UK

Lawyers Muhammad Mujibur Rahman and Mahmuda Chowdhury have been declared as the president and the general secretary of the council of the Bangladesh Law Society UK recently...

Bangladesh to keep contact with Arakan Army:  Khalilur

National security adviser and chief adviser’s high representative on Rohingya issue and priority matters Khalilur Rahman on Tuesday said that Bangladesh would keep in touch with anyone required for the country’s interest, no matter if anyone took it otherwise...

Sri Lanka: from promises to results

THE local government elections in Sri Lanka, long delayed and much anticipated, are shaping up to be a landmark political event. These elections were originally due in 2023 but were postponed by the previous government of president Ranil Wickremesinghe. The government of the day even defied a Supreme Court ruling mandating that elections should be held...

Beyond skin deep

IN TODAY’S Bangladesh, the concept of beauty has undergone a troubling transformation. It is no longer associated with character, confidence, or individual charm. Instead, it is increasingly defined by surface-level appearance — filtered photos, cosmetic routines and narrow ideals shaped by social media and celebrity culture. This shift is more than a trend; it’s...

No justice without clean hands

CORRUPTION in Bangladesh is no longer just a political nuisance, it is an existential crisis. It undermines governance, distorts economic growth and erodes public trust in institutions. From the corridors of power to everyday interactions, corruption has embedded itself so deeply in society that many now see it as an unavoidable reality rather than a crime...

Jatayu, the witness in Ramayana

THE din on Indian TV channels toggles between spewing hate and conjuring an enemy that can be cut into four. It’s what religion and nationalism on steroids does to a people...

Modern slavery

Sustained regulatory action only way to prevent fires

THE fire that broke out in the 15-storey Capital Siraj Centre Shopping Mall on Bayley Road in Dhaka on May 5 is disparaging, especially in the wake of a series of fires that have taken place in recent years. In the incident at hand, no casualties were reported perhaps because of the prompt response of firefighters. The fire broke out in the evening and nine fire engines could...

Welcome pieces of advice to straighten health sector

THE recommendations of the health reforms commission, formed on November 18, 2024, in a report submitted to the government on May 5 after missing out its extended deadline of April 30, appear good steps towards ensuring health care as a fundamental right and improving the health services that have so far been in a deplorable condition. The prime among the...

Forest’s top five bid dented by Palace draw

Nottingham Forest’s bid to qualify for the Champions League suffered a setback as they were held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday.

Emerging women begin series with defeat

Bangladesh emerging women’s cricket team began their three-match one-day series against their South African counterparts with a five-wicket defeat at the Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on Tuesday.

Current account deficit decreases to $659m

Bangladesh’s current account deficit narrowed significantly in the first nine months of the 2024-25 financial year, mainly due to a robust increase in remittance inflows, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank...

Tigers remain ‘closed doors’ in training

The Bangladesh national cricket team remained almost ‘closed doors’ for the second day running on Tuesday as they started the preparation camp at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur ahead of their tour to the UAE and Pakistan later this month.

MAFA students bag awards at the 32nd World Children’s Picture Contest

Students of the Mostafiz Academy of Fine Arts (MAFA) have won eight prestigious awards at the recently held 32nd World Children’s Picture Contest, says a press release.

Businesses offer Tk 550cr for LNG import: Hatem

Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association president Mohammad Hatem said that the industrialist have proposed the government to provide Tk 550 crore to import liquefied natural gas to address the ongoing gas issues in the country’s garment and textile sector...

Pvt sector credit growth rises to 7.57pc

The private sector credit growth in Bangladesh increased to 7.57 per cent in March after hitting 21 years’ low in the previous month, according to available data...

Satkhira mangoes hit markets

Juicy and delicious fruit mango of Satkhira has started appearing in the local markets on Monday...

50 citizens express concern over demand to cancel women’s reform commission

Fifteen citizens, including activists, academics, lawyers and journalists on Tuesday expressed their concern over some Islamist groups and parties’ demand to cancel the Women Affairs Reform Commission and called on the government to clarify its position immediately.

Goat fattening a thriving venture in Rajshahi

Goat rearing along with fattening have emerged as powerful tools for poverty alleviation and self-reliance in Rajshahi, particularly among marginalized and rural families...

FIFA clears Shamit to represent Bangladesh

Canada-based Bangladeshi footballer Shamit Shome has been cleared by FIFA on Tuesday to represent Bangladesh in international football, confirmed Bangladesh Football Federation vice-president Fahad Karim.

PBPLC to host training for entrepreneurs

Pubali Bank PLC has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Bank to implement an entrepreneurship development programme titled ‘Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme’ under the Finance Division, said a press release...

Berger to offer EBL cardholders exclusive benefits

Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited has signed an agreement with Eastern Bank PLC to offer EBL cardholders exclusive preferential rates and benefits on painting and interior design services, said a press release...

Meghna Bank Shariah body holds meeting

Meghna Bank PLC’s Shariah supervisory committee on Tuesday held its 13th meeting, said a press release...

Pioneer okays 25pc cash dividend

Pioneer Insurance Company Limited on Tuesday approved 25 per cent cash dividend for the year ended December 31, 2024, said a press release...

Prime Bank okays 20pc dividends

Prime Bank PLC shareholders on Monday approved 17.50 per cent cash dividend and 2.50 per cent stock dividend for the year ended December 31, 2024, said a press release...