Staff Reporter : The Vice-Chairman of the main opposition party, BNP, Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, disclosed that cricketer Shakib Al Hasan approached him expressing his interest in joining the newly-formed political party BNM. However, Hafiz advised Shakib to carefully consider his decision, highlighting the importance of balancing his sports career with potential political involvement. Hafiz shared these details during a press conference held at his residence in Banani on Tuesday, aiming to dispel rumors surrounding his own alleged association...
Day: March 20, 2024
Staff Reporter : Police have apprehended nine individuals following a raid on an NGO office, suspected of being involved in a scheme to embezzle Tk 500 crore under the guise of constructing health complexes across eight districts of Rangpur division. The operation, conducted by the Detective Branch (DB) of the Rangpur Metropolitan Police, resulted in the recovery of various tools utilized in the fraudulent activities. Shah Nur Alam Patwari, ADC (DB) of Rangpur Metropolitan Detective Police, confirmed the details to...
Agencies : Sony Pictures International Productions, India, has recently unveiled plans for a biographical movie dedicated to Madhubala, an icon...
Bangladeshis often embark on journeys abroad searching for a better life, only to encounter despair and hardship instead of the promised prosperity. Most of them ended in illness and neglect is just one of many haunting examples of the plight faced by low-income expatriate workers. Trapped in a cycle of exploitation, these individuals endure dire circumstances and, tragically, often return home in desperate need of medical assistance. The number of migrant workers returning to Bangladesh due to health-related issues has...
Business Desk : National Bank Securities Ltd (NBLSL) announces the inauguration of three new branches strategically located in Dhaka’s prominent areas: Kamal Ataturk in Banani, Satmasjid Road in Dhanmondi, and Pallabi in Mirpur. These expansions signify a pivotal stride in NBLSL’s vision to democratize stock trading accessibility. Zobayed Al-Mamun Hasan, Managing Director of NBLSL, personally visited and inaugurated all three locations, marking the official commencement of operations amidst the presence of other branch employees on Monday. With a tailored array...
AFP : Pop megastar Celine Dion, who is suffering from a rare neurological disorder, said in an Instagram post she...
Entertainment Report : Prominent poster artist Mohammad Shoaib, famous for making movies’ posters, died at the age of 69. According...
Business Desk : bKash customers have taken over Taka 7.0 billion worth of ‘nano loan’ from City Bank using the bKash app since the ‘digital nano loan’ was commercially launched on bKash’s platform in 2021 after piloting it for one year under the supervision of Bangladesh Bank. Such loan product was launched as part of a joint initiative of bKash and City Bank as part of enhancing the digital transaction ecosystem in the country. Till now, over 245,000 bKash customers...