UK brings visa services at much closer to home

Editorial »

Anti-Corruption Commission must prove its success by conviction

The Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated an investigation against 43 people involved in illegal casino businesses. A senior ACC official told the reporters that they had obtained evidence against these 43 people to be involved as bigwigs in illegal casino operations, who included ruling party stalwarts and former and serving government ...

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Newly formed Convening Committee of Bangladesh Ainjibi Forum placing floral wreaths on the Mazar of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman in the city on Tuesday. Convener of the committee Advocate Khondkar Mahbub Hossian was present, among others, on the occasion.

Football »

Ayhan equaliser forces France to wait for Euro 2020 spot

AFP, Paris :France drew 1-1 with Turkey in Euro 2020 qualifying on Monday in a match played against a backdrop of diplomatic and security tensions after Paris condemned Ankara for its military offensive against Kurdish forces in Syria.Substitute Olivier Giroud headed in from a corner to put France ahead on ...

Cricket »

ICC increases prize pot for Women's T20I World Cup by 320%

In a major boost to women's cricket, the ICC has decided to increase the prize money by 320% for the upcoming T20I World Cup which will be held in Australia.For the event in Australia next year the winners and runners up will now receive $1 million and $500,000 respectively; five ...

International »

Russia will not allow Turkey, Syria clash

AP, Ceylanpinar, Turkey :Russia will not allow clashes between Syrian and Turkish forces, Russian president's special envoy on Syria Alexander Lavrentiev said on Tuesday.Speaking to the press in Abu Dhabi, amid President Putin's visit to the UAE, he also stressed that Moscow viewed the Turkish offensive in Syria as unacceptable, ...

International »

Brexit deal with Britain ‘possible this week’: EU's Michel Barnier

AFP, Luxembourg  :EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said Tuesday that a deal with Britain could be reached this week, but warned more tough talks are still needed.British and EU officials are racing to reach a deal on Britain's exit terms before a summit of EU leaders starting on Thursday, as ...

Business & Economy »

Mohammed Monirul Moula, Additional Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, speaking at a training program for Center Leaders of Rural Development Scheme (RDS) organized by Bhola Branch of the bank at its premises recently. Md. Abdus Salam, Barishal Zonal head of the bank and local elites were also present.

Entertainment »

Marvel fans slam actress Jennifer Aniston for dissing MCU films

Jennifer Aniston is the latest A-list Hollywood figure who has taken a dig at the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Aniston, 50, who has starred in blockbusters such as 'Bruce Almighty', 'Marley & Me' and 'Horrible Bosses', was asked the reason why she decided to return to TV in an interview."It wasn't ...

Entertainment »

Janhvi Kapoor wants female versions of Kabir Singh and Joker

Janhvi Kapoor says there should be more roles that portray the uninhibited side of women -- like female versions of Kabir Singh or Joker. "Times are changing, but I still I think we need to have a little less sanitised role for women. The best such role I can think ...

Sports »

'Best ever' Biles hails record 25 world medals

US gymnastics star Simone Biles won her fifth gold medal in the women's floor final Sunday to conclude her "best ever" world championships and take her career record to 25 medals.Biles, who won the beam title earlier in the day, also claimed an unrivalled 19th world gold following her previous ...

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President M Abdul Hamid witnessing the progress of different ongoing development projects in Itna Upazila of Kishoreganj on Monday.

International »

Any attempt to split China will be ‘crushed’, Xi warns during maiden visit to Nepal

PTI, Kathmandu :President Xi Jinping warned on Sunday that anyone attempting to "split" China will be "crushed" as he held wide-ranging talks with Nepal's top leadership and the two countries elevated their bilateral ties to strategic partnership and signed a slew of agreements, including a plan to build a trans-Himalayan ...

Editorial »

Expand infrastructural facilities in the universities

WHEN most of the country's public universities are going through a crisis situation at that time fresh unrest that erupted among the female students of Chattogram University has drawn the attention of concerned circles. Newspaper reports said female students of CU padlocked the gate of Jananetri Sheikh Hasina Hall on ...

Entertainment »

Ankhi Alamgir: Uncontested singer on stage performance

Sheikh Arif Bulbon :Ankhi Alamgir is such a singer who always gets priority from the audience to perform on the stage shows. She has a capability to enthrall the audience by virtue of her outstanding performance. In fact, most of the senior and junior singers love her lot. Ankhi is ...

Entertainment »

Mouni Roy rubbishes rumours of dating a Dubai based banker

Mouni Roy has a made a smooth transition from television to films and is now promoting Made in China with Rajkummar Rao. But just like every actor has to face the brunt of controversies, one seems to have fallen right into Mouni's lap. She's been in the news for allegedly ...