City Desk : Chairman of the Japan-based donor organisation Nippon Foundation, Sasakawa Yohei emphasised the importance of fisheries and skills development for the youth to enhance the quality of life of the Rohingya community in Bhashan Char. He expressed the view while visiting the Rohingya community and various initiatives of BRAC on Bashan Char on Saturday, said a press release, reports BSS. BRAC Chairperson and former advisor to the caretaker government Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman was present along with the...
Day: April 8, 2024
Reuters : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, confident of winning a national election starting this month, has set an ambitious target of roughly doubling the economy and exports this decade, according to a government document seen by Reuters. Modi has highlighted economic growth as one of his biggest achievements in election rallies and has “guaranteed” making the economy the third largest in the world from fifth now if he wins a third term in a row as polls predict. He...
News Desk : KFC Bangladesh proudly announces its recognition at the esteemed KFC Global Ops Summit 2024, where it was honored for exceptional performance. Amidst stiff competition, KFC Bangla-desh emerged as a beacon of excellence, showcasing remarkable achievements across various metrics. The summit served as a platform to celebrate outstanding accomplishments within the KFC global community. KFC Bangladesh’s commitment to expansion and innovation is evident in its doubling of store count over the last three years, demonstrating strategic foresight and...
AFP, Seville : Athletic Bilbao ended a 40-year wait to win the Copa del Rey by beating Real Mallorca 4-2 on penalties on Saturday following a 1-1 draw after extra time. The Basque side lifted the trophy for the 24th time, behind only 31-time winners Barcelona, as they edged underdogs Mallorca at La Cartuja stadium in Seville. Dani Rodriguez sent Mallorca ahead in the first half but Oihan Sancet levelled soon after the break and the sides could not be...
Staff Reporter : The armed activities of the Kuki-Chin group in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) have sparked concerns, prompting...
Sr. Staff Reporter, Rangpur : On the occasion of World Health Day, a grand rally and discussion meeting was held in Rangpur organized by the District Civil Surgeon. Deputy Civil Surgeon Dr. Md. Ruhul Amin, Upazila Family Planning Officer Dr. Shammi Akhter among others spoke in the district civil surgeon’s auditorium yesterday afternoon under the chairmanship of district civil surgeon Dr. Md. Wazed Ali. Earlier, a large rally started from the District Civil Surgeon’s office and circumambulated the main road....
Agency : Mustafizur Rahman was a regular pick in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) starting eleven as he played all the three matches. However, he could not play in the last match in Chennai because Mustafiz came to Dhaka to do visa related work for Bangladesh team’s World Cup tour in the West Indies and the United States. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has started the US visa process. The left-arm pacer was scheduled to return to Chennai on a 6:00pm...