BMU celebrates 179th World Anaesthesia Day
The Bangladesh Medical University celebrated the 179th World Anaesthesia Day 2025 with the participation of doctors serving in ICU at the BMU in Dhaka on Thursday.
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MA Samad death anniv today
Today is the 20th anniversary of death of MA Samad, founder of Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC.
Punishment for death of garment workers demanded
Garment labour leaders and professionals on Thursday at a protest rally in Dhaka called on the interim government to arrest those responsible for the death of 16 garment labourers in a fire at Mirpur on Tuesday.
Smoke still rising from chemical warehouse
Smoke continued to rise on Thursday from the site, where two days ago a fire broke out at a chemical warehouse and an adjacent garment factory at Shialbari of Mirpur in the capital on Tuesday, killing at least 16 people.
July uprising had no mastermind聽or foreign link, Asif聽tells ICT
Youth and sports as well as local government adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain on Thursday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that the July 2024 uprising had no mastermind, foreign link, or political instigation.
July Charter signing today, some parties likely to skip
The interim government and the National Consensus Commission are prepared to organise the July National Charter 2025 signing ceremony in Dhaka today amid the abstention of several political parties.
Monaco coach Pocognoli looking to make Van Gaal-style 鈥榠mpact鈥�
Monaco鈥檚 new coach Sebastien Pocognoli is looking to take inspiration from his old boss Louis van Gaal as he tries to kickstart the Ligue 1 club鈥檚 season after a sluggish start to the campaign that cost his predecessor his job.
Maresca banned for Forest match
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca was given a one-match touchline ban on Wednesday for dissent and over-celebrating a last-gasp goal in a 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool on October 4.
Record high 60m viewers for Women鈥檚 World Cup
The Women鈥檚 World Cup has achieved record viewing figures with 60 million fans having already tuned in to watch the first 13 one-day matches, the International Cricket Council said Thursday.
Bangladesh face Chinese Taipei in must win tie
Bangladesh are in a must-win situation to qualify for the AFC Under-17 Women鈥檚 Asian Cup 2026 when they face Chinese Taipei in their Group H top place decider of the Qualifiers at the Aqaba Stadium in Jordan tonight.
Australia give Bangladesh a cricketing lesson
Bangladesh suffered a 10-wicket thrashing to defending champions Australia in their ICC Women鈥檚 Cricket World Cup at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Bangladesh to host Women鈥檚 Kabaddi WC
Bangladesh will host the IKF Women鈥檚 Kabaddi World Cup 2025 at the Shaheed Suhrawardy National Indoor Stadium in Dhaka from November 15 to 25, as the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation made the announcement during a press conference at the...
US judge halts shutdown layoffs as Trump threatens 10,000 jobs
A US judge ordered president Donald Trump on Wednesday to pause the planned mass layoffs of federal workers during the government shutdown after the White House said it expected to fire 10,000 workers.
UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of budget
Britain鈥檚 economy expanded slightly in August after shrinking the previous month, official data showed Thursday, highlighting the challenges faced by the Labour government ahead of its annual budget.
AIB holds 441st board meeting
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC on Wednesday held its 441st board meeting, said a press release.
MTB leads BB鈥檚 Cashless Bangladesh prog in Bogura
Mutual Trust Bank PLC, as lead bank, recently organised a two-day seminar, campaign and roadshow titled 鈥楥ashless Bangladesh鈥� in Bogura.
AI boom delivers record net profit for Taiwan鈥檚 TSMC
Taiwanese tech titan TSMC reported Thursday a record net profit for the third quarter on skyrocketing demand for microchips used to power iPhones and artificial intelligence.
Safety risks persist at unlicensed, unaffiliated RMG units
Fire safety concerns persists as hundreds of readymade garment factories across Bangladesh continue operating without government licences or trade body affiliation, exposing thousands of workers to life-threatening hazards.
Govt cuts borrowing from banks
Government borrowing from the banking system declined by Tk 426 crore during July-September of the 2025-26 fiscal year, reflecting the government鈥檚 cautious approach to managing inflation and borrowing costs.
HBO max global now streaming in Bangladesh
HBO Max, the premier streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery is now live in 15 new markets, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Macau, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Ukraine, says a press release.
Govt pry assistant teachers suspend hunger strike after ministry meeting
Assistant teachers of government primary schools have called off their planned hunger strike after a meeting with officials from the primary and mass education ministry, where they discussed their three-point demand.
Trump indicates approval of CIA action against Venezuela
US president Donald Trump indicated Wednesday he had authorized covert CIA action against Venezuela and said he was considering strikes against alleged drug cartels on land in the South American country.
Japan鈥檚 Takaichi races to form coalition in talks with opposition
Japan鈥檚聽long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party began formal coalition talks on Thursday with the second-largest opposition party, with time running out to elect a new prime minister.
Walton partners with Argentina national football team
Tech giant Walton has partnered with the Argentina鈥檚 National Football Team as a regional official sponsor. With the initiative, Walton has acquired all the branding rights of Argentina鈥檚 National Football Team in Bangladesh.
Govt bans drone flights over JS area during July Charter signing
Bangladesh interim government has imposed a ban on flying of drones over the Jatiya Sangsad area during the July National Charter signing ceremony tomorrow.
FIFA hopes 2026 World Cup cities will be 'ready' for games after Trump comments
FIFA said on Wednesday it hoped all 16 host cities will be 鈥榬eady鈥� to stage games at the 2026 World Cup finals after US President Donald Trump suggested matches could be moved for security reasons.
MPO teachers announce hunger strike from today
Teachers and employees under the government鈥檚 monthly pay order system on Thursday announced an indefinite hunger strike from 2:00pm today, if their demands to hike their pay were not fulfilled by the time.
Mahidul gets maiden ODI call up
Wicketkeeper-batter Mahidul Islam Ankon earned his maiden ODI call-up as the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Thursday announced a 16-member squad for the forthcoming three-match series against the West Indies starting on October 18.
IFAD holds workshop on reducing methane emissions in agriculture
Agricultural scientists and experts on Wednesday said that reducing methane emissions from agriculture depends on how effectively scientific knowledge is translated into farming practices, supported by strong institutions, clear guidelines, and farmer-driven delivery systems.
MPO teachers reject adviser鈥檚 5pc house rent raise proposal
Teachers and employees under the government鈥檚 monthly pay order (MPO) system on Thursday gave the government an ultimatum till 5:00pm the same day to meet their demands, including a 20 per cent increase in house rent allowance.
