Day: April 17, 2024
Sports Reporter : Bashundhara Kings stormed into the semi-finals of the Federation Cup Football after defeating Rahmatganj MFS by two...
News Desk : Another victim of the Bhahantek gas leak fire in Dhaka has died of their wounds in hospital, taking the death toll from the disaster to three. Md Liton, 52, died at the Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute around 6am on Tuesday, said resident doctor Md Tariqul Islam, reports bdnews24.com He had suffered burns on 67 percent of his body. Liton’s wife, Surja Banu, had died on Monday. His mother-in-law Meherunnesa died on Saturday. Liton...
Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma won his first Boston Marathon title on Monday, finishing with a time of 2:06:17 in the men’s race, while Hellen Obiri of Kenya retained her 2023 title in the women’s race. Lemma, who is the fourth-fastest man in history after his 2:01:48 finish in the Valencia Marathon last month, set the early pace, racing into a big lead. And although the chasing pack closed the gap on Lemma as the race progressed, the 33-year-old was able to...
As Bangladesh finds itself at a critical economic juncture, recent data paints a worrisome picture. With inflation nearing double digits and GDP growth witnessing a significant slowdown, the strain on consumers is palpable. As experts warn of darker clouds looming ahead, the government must adopt strategic measures to navigate these challenges and safeguard the nation’s economic stability. The latest figures from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics reveal a stark reality: GDP growth in the second quarter of fiscal 2023-24 has...
City Desk : The historic Mujibnagar Day will be observed today marking the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s first government on...
Business Desk : Paritosh Sarker, General Manager of Bangladesh Development Bank PLC, has recently promoted as Deputy Managing Director (DMD)...
City Desk : President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday asked the university authorities to formulate world-standard and modern curriculums as the newly appointed vice-chancellor (VC) of Chittagong University (CU) Professor Dr. Md. Abu Taher paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban here. “Modern curriculums should be formulated so that the students can establish themselves as competent at the national and international levels,” President’s press secretary Md Joynal Abedin quoted the President as saying during the meeting. Mohammed Shahabuddin, also the...
Sylhet Bureau : Rapid Action Battalion arrested four people after seizure of 30 kilogram hemp and 400 bottles of contraband syrup phensedyl in Sylhet early Monday. The arrested were identified as Amir Hossain, 51, and Nader Hossain, 30, of Purba Palabanda village at Islampur upazila of Jamalpur district, Ujjal Miah, 33, of Kachuarpar village at Gowainghat upazila in Sylhet, and Fayez Ahmed, 26, of Jangail village of the same upazila, the RAB said. RAB-9 media officer Md Mashihur Rahman Sohel...
BSS, Dhaka : Fast bowler Nahid Rana, considered as the fastest bowler of the country at this moment, claimed his List A career-best 5-45 as Shinepukur Cricket Club secured a six-wicket win over Mohammedan Sporting Club by DLS method at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadiumin the capital’s Mirpur on Tuesday. Having won the game, Shinepukur moved to the third spot of Dhaka Premier League (DPL) point table with seven wins from 10 matches. Mohammedan also had seven wins but they...
City Desk : As the conflict between Israel and Palestine intensifies, the residents of Gaza are enduring profound hardships. Amidst this escalating humanitarian crisis, international charities, including the Mastul Foundation’s Mastul Mehmankhana (Mega Kitchen) from Bangladesh, are stepping up to deliver crucial aid to those in need. Currently, approximately 1.5 million people in besieged Gaza face severe food scarcity. The Mastul Foundation has mobilized its Mega Kitchen in Palestine to alleviate this urgent issue. Despite numerous challenges, they are providing...