Netherlands donates Tk 17cr life-saving drug to RMCH
Rajshahi Medical College Hospital received Alteplase, a revolutionary thrombolytic drug valued at nearly Tk 17 crore, as a donation from the Netherlands.
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Mustafa Monwar鈥檚 birth anniv celebrated
The 90th anniversary of the birth of renowned Bangladeshi artist Mustafa Monwar was celebrated at Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mahila Samity in Dhaka on Friday.
Danger lurks in manholes as covers stolen
A university student had a close shave about three weeks ago when he almost fell into an open manhole opposite the truck stand at Dholaikhal in Old Town of Dhaka.
Families of victims聽still cry for justice
The families of the victims of enforced disappearances during the Awami League regime are still crying for justice, as many of them are still missing, many returned from secret detention, and many were found dead after their disappearance.
Japan鈥檚 Mitsubishi pulls out of key wind power projects
Japan鈥檚 Mitsubishi is withdrawing from three wind power projects deemed no longer profitable, the company said on Wednesday, a setback for a renewable energy source the country considers its 鈥榯rump card鈥�.
European stocks retreat before US inflation data
European stock markets fell Friday as investors digested mixed economic data, while shares in UK banks and the pound dropped on reports the sector could face a windfall tax.
India growth beats forecasts, but tariff concerns cloud outlook
India鈥檚 economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the April-June quarter, official data showed Friday, although US tariff concerns have clouded the outlook for the remaining fiscal year.
Meghna Life okays 15pc cash dividend
Meghna Life Insurance PLC on Thursday approved 15 per cent cash dividend for ordinary shareholders for the year 2024, said a press release.
Exim Bank holds 26th AGM
Exim Bank on Thursday held its 26th annual general meeting through virtual platform from its head office, said a press release.
Inflation ticks up in Germany, cools in France and Italy
Inflation in Germany rose in August for the first time this year but slowed in France and Italy, official data showed Friday, as the European Central Bank weighs its next monetary policy moves.
US GDP growth revised up in Q2
US economic growth was stronger than estimated in the second quarter of the year, government data showed Thursday, but this came in a period where president Donald Trump鈥檚 fresh tariffs distorted trade flows.
Unemployment in Germany tops 3 million
German unemployment topped three million in August for the first time in over a decade, official data showed Friday, in another blow to Europe鈥檚 struggling top economy.
Community Bank signs deal with IFAD Motors
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has signed an agreement with IFAD Motors Limited recently at the bank鈥檚 head office in the capital, said a press release.
Atletico playing catch-up after poor start
Atletico Madrid overhauled their squad this summer in the hope of being able to compete with giants Barcelona and Real Madrid for the Spanish title but have started La Liga with one point from a possible six.
鈥楽ometimes I want to quit鈥� says Amorim
Ruben Amorim admitted he has thought about quitting Manchester United as the under-fire boss revealed he sometimes 鈥榟ates鈥� his players.
Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce after CL exit
Fenerbahce on Friday sacked Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho after they failed to make the lucrative Champions League league phase, the Turkish club said in a statement.
DU central mosque to be rebuilt with Turkish support
The central mosque of Dhaka University will be reconstructed with financial assistance from Turkey鈥檚 IDDEF, a non-profit Islamic organisation based in Istanbul.
Liverpool, City face Madrid in CL
Liverpool and Manchester City will both come up against Real Madrid in this season鈥檚 Champions League while title-holders Paris Saint-Germain were handed a tough list of opponents in Thursday鈥檚 draw, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Bangladesh make dismal start in Asia Cup
Bangladesh hockey team suffered a 4-1 defeat to Malaysia in the 12th AHF Men鈥檚 Asia Cup opener at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, India on Friday.
Migrant boat capsizes off Mauritania, killing 69
A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Mauritania earlier this week, killing 69 people, officials said Friday.
Trump moves to block $5b in foreign aid
US president Donald Trump has moved to block $5 billion of congressionally-approved foreign aid, the White House said Friday 鈥� raising the likelihood of a federal shutdown as Democrats oppose the policy.
Trump withdraws Kamala Harris鈥� Secret Service protection
US president Donald Trump has canceled former vice president Kamala Harris鈥檚 Secret Service protection, officials said Friday, in the Republican鈥檚 most high-profile move of its kind against his political rivals.
Police bludgeoned me: victim
A student named Rafid Khan claimed that he was thrown to the ground by police officials, who kicked him with boots, beat him and struck him with a helmet after police attacked engineering students while they were marching towards the...
Police detain 2 physicians after child dies following tonsil operation
The police have detained two physicians over allegations of wrong treatment following the death of a six-year-old girl who never woke up after she was anethetised for an operation to remove her tonsils.
Youth dies from electrocution in Demra
An 18-year-old youth died after being electrocuted while performing electrical work at a house in the Sarulia area of Demra in the capital on Friday afternoon.
Latif Siddique, DU prof , 14 others sent聽to jail
A Dhaka metropolitan magistrate court on Friday sent 16 people, including former minister Abdul Latif Siddique and Dhaka University Professor Sheikh Hafizur Rahman, to jail in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
BNP alleges plot聽to replace liberal politics with extremism
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that a conspiracy was going on to replace liberal politics with extremist politics in the country.
Next election will be most risky in history, says election commissioner
Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarkar on Friday said that the next general election would be the most risky in the country鈥檚 history.
Army raids RpMCH on multiple allegations聽
A Bangladesh Army team on Thursday conducted a raid at Rangpur Medical College Hospital on the grounds of multiple allegations of brokers鈥� abuse of patients and their relatives, ambulance syndicate and extortion in the name of 鈥楾ips鈥�.