Wider use of mobile phone faces hurdles
Telecom sector industry stakeholders said that the decision to increase the supplementary duty on mobile phone services by 3 per cent would hinder progress and widen the digital divide...
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Bangladesh expo in Brazil in June 15-18
Made in Bangladesh Exhibition will be held in Sao Paulo, the most populous city in Brazil, from June 15 to 18 to showcase products ranging from ready-made garments to pharmaceuticals, leather and textiles...
BPCCI team calls on Philippine envoy
A Bangladesh Philippines Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation called on Nina P Cainglet, Philippine ambassador to Bangladesh, on Tuesday, said a press release...
Osaka splits with rapper Cordae ahead of Australian Open
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka says she and her American rapper boyfriend Cordae have split up just days ahead of the Australian Open.
Ex-England skipper Vaughan backs shake-up 'to keep Test cricket relevant'
Former England captain Michael Vaughan threw his support on Tuesday behind a two-tier structure 鈥榯o save鈥� Test cricket with the ICC reportedly meeting this month to discuss the issue.
FBCCI urges Bangladeshis in UK to invest in key sectors
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry has called on British-Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh鈥檚 key sectors, including energy, technology, education, human resource development, the blue economy, and tourism...
India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat
India contemplated Test cricket without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Monday after the star duo again failed to fire in the bruising series defeat to Australia.
Australia set sights on world domination after taming India
Cricket's World Test Championship final is still five months away but it is already playing on the mind of Australia skipper Pat Cummins, saying the defence of their title is 鈥榓 huge goal鈥� after conquering India.
Australia win gripping fifth India Test to take series 3-1
Australia clinched a knife-edge fifth Test against India in Sydney by six wickets to seal a riveting series 3-1 Sunday and book their place in the World Test Championship final.
India cricket loss to Australia sparks questions back home
Indian cricket fans and pundits heaped praise on stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday, but questioned the future of several veteran players after their team lost 3-1 to Australia in a gripping five-Test series.
Aviation industry: analysis of struggles
BANGLADESH has had 11 commercial airlines since its independence and of them, only four are still operational. The seven airlines that are now defunct primarily put the closure of the operation down to high operational costs and limited revenue. Of the airlines that are operational, Biman Bangladesh Airlines is state-owned and the rest are private. In the...
'Rested' Rohit says not retiring from Test cricket
India captain Rohit Sharma said Saturday he stood down from the decisive ongoing fifth Australia Test because he was not in form but insisted he was not retiring.
Pant lights fuse as India lead Australia in 'hell of a Test'
An explosive Rishabh Pant slammed the second-fastest Indian Test half-century Saturday to drive the visitors to a 145-run lead with four wickets left after an intense day two of the decisive fifth Test against Australia.
Axing could be end for India's 'Hitman' Rohit in Test cricket
Rohit Sharma rose from humble beginnings to captain India but he was axed Friday for the decisive fifth Test against Australia to nudge the 鈥楬itman鈥� closer to retirement.
Djokovic Australian Open preparations take hit with loss to Opelka
Former world number one Novak Djokovic's Australian Open preparations suffered a blow Friday as he was bundled out of the Brisbane International by towering American Reilly Opelka.
Australia in charge as Boland rips through Rohit-less India
A relentless Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc sliced through an Indian batting line-up missing Rohit Sharma on Friday to put Australia in a commanding position after day one of the fifth and final Test.
BTRC chief unveils new Walton router
Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited has launched a new model of dual-band Wi-Fi router on the market on Wednesday...
Shepherd Industries holds 23rd AGM
Shepherd Industries PLC held its 23rd annual general meeting in a hybrid manner on Monday, said a press release. Chairman Chung Wen Kuei presided over the meeting...
Cleanup campaign, civic awareness meeting held at Guliakhali, Sitakunda
The Department of Environment, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation and with financial support from the Government of Norway, organised the 20th cleanup programme and civic awareness meeting recently at Guliakhali Sea Beach, Sitakunda, Chattogram, says a press release.
World greets New Year after tumultuous 2024
Crowds will marvel at fireworks and toast champagne to greet 2025 on Tuesday, waving goodbye to a year that brought Olympic glory, a dramatic Donald Trump return and turmoil in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Rohit concedes his form is 'disturbing' for beaten India
India captain Rohit Sharma admitted on Monday his batting form is 鈥榙isturbing鈥� after a double failure in the 184-run fourth Test loss to Australia in Melbourne.
Australia win 'amazing' Test thriller to take series lead over India
Australia ripped out seven Indian wickets in the final session of a dramatic fourth Test in Melbourne on Monday to win a thriller by 184 runs and go 2-1 up in the five-match series.
ACI declares 20pc cash, 15pc stock dividend
The 51st annual general meeting of Advanced Chemical Industries Limited was held on Sunday on digital platform. M Anis Ud Dowla, chairman of the company, presided over the meeting.聽
Bumrah gives India a shot at victory, but Australia lead by 333
Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah unleashed more destructive bowling but Australia stubbornly battled back to reach 228-9 on Sunday, leading by 333 runs in an absorbing fourth Test.
Reddy鈥檚 defiant maiden ton claws India back
Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a defiant maiden century on Saturday as India fought back to reach 358-9 on a rain-hit third day of the fourth Test against Australia.
Reddy's defiant maiden ton claws India back into 4th Australia Test
Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a defiant maiden century on Saturday as India fought back to reach 358-9 on a rain-hit third day of the fourth Test against Australia.
State-run Pragati begins making CERATO sedan cars
With a view to making cars more affordable for local consumers, Bangladesh has started marketing the world-class, brand-new sedan cars.
India lose five after Smith's heroics put Australia in charge of 4th Test
Australia's fiery pace attack destroyed India's top order on Friday to put them in the driving seat of the fourth Test after they set a daunting first innings target on the back of Steve Smith's 34th Test century.
Kohli fined for Konstas shoulder bump during fourth Test
Cricket's governing body fined Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli 20 per cent of his match fee for deliberately bumping shoulders with young Australian batsman Sam Konstas in the fourth Test on Thursday.
Kohli called out over shoulder bump with Konstas during fourth Test
Virat Kohli was called out by some of the game's greats on Thursday after appearing to deliberately bump shoulders with young Australian batsman Sam Konstas in the fourth Test.