UNB: Cox’s Bazar, the world’s longest natural sea beach which witnesses a slump of tourists during the past three months...
Day: April 6, 2024
UNB: In an address at a programme at the Secretariat today, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader confirmed ongoing joint operations in Bandarban’s hilly terrains, aiming to restore peace and order. The operations follow sporadic disturbances in the area, with the government taking a firm stance against turmoil. Quader elaborated on the complexities near the Myanmar border, specifically mentioning the state of Chin, where the KNF allegedly has a base. “Authorities are meticulously investigating the KNF’s rebel activities, with...
Staff Reporter : In the lead-up to Eid, notable price increases were observed in beef, chicken, and fish at Dhaka’s...
Business Report : Brokerage firms have been granted an additional nine months to implement non-editable uniform back-office software from panel-listed vendors, aimed at preventing the misappropriation of investors’ funds. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) issued a letter on Tuesday, extending the timeline from 1 April to 31 December 2024, following a request from the DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh. The back-office software of a brokerage firm is where information on investors’ money, shares, transactions, cash balance, and deposit...
AFP : A 15-year-old teenager has been badly beaten in a town south of Paris and rushed to hospital following a cardiac arrest, in the latest incident of school violence in France. Thursday’s attack came at a time of heightened tensions around French schools. Earlier this week a teenage girl was left temporarily comatose after being beaten outside her school in the south of the country. In the new incident, which occurred in the town of Viry-ChYtillon, located around 20...
Rafa Nadal withdrew from the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday, saying his body is not yet ready for competition, casting more doubt on whether the 22-times Grand Slam champion will compete at his favorite major, the French Open. The 37-year-old Spaniard, who has said he expected to retire after the 2024 season, returned to competition in Brisbane in January, after almost a year sidelined with a hip flexor injury, but has not played an ATP event since. The Spaniard...
Staff Reporter : Members of the militant group Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA) are suspected of being involved in three bank heists in Bandarban within a span of just 16 hours, according to Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal. In a statement made on Thursday, he expressed his concerns regarding the incidents. Additionally, on Friday, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Commander Khandaker Al Moin attributed the three bank robberies in Bandarban to the Kuki-Chin National Front, also known as the Bawm Party, suggesting...
Staff Reporter : Nezam Uddin, the manager of Sonali Bank in Ruma upazila, displayed remarkable bravery in the face of danger, attempting to protect the bank’s vault from being looted by Kuki-Chin militants, according to Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). This information was shared by Khandaker Al Moin, director of RAB’s legal and media department, on Friday, following Nezam’s safe return to his family. Commander Al Moin revealed that efforts are ongoing to identify the attackers, with the investigation including analysis...
City Desk : The holy Jum’atul-Wida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, was observed across the country today with due solemnity and religious fervor. The biggest Jum’atul-Wida congregation was held at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital. Besides, Muslim devotees across the country joined the Juma prayers in congregations at different mosques on the day. Khateebs and Ulema delivered sermons highlighting significance of the Jum’atul-Wida before offering the prayers. Marking the day, special doa was offered...
Staff Reporter : Tens of thousands of passengers are departing the capital daily via road, rail, air, and launches, heading to their hometowns and villages to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, one of Islam’s most significant festivals, with their loved ones. On Friday, intercity bus terminals such as Gabtoli, Mahakhali, and Syedabad reported on-time departures, though some passengers alleged that they were charged extra for their tickets. They have called on authorities to monitor ticket counters to prevent overcharging. Gabtoli Bus Terminal experienced...