AFP, Seoul : Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia won the fourth title of her career with a furious fightback to beat Russian top seed Daria Kasatkina 1-6, 6-4, 6-1 in Sunday’s Korea Open final. Number three seed Haddad Maia lost the opening set in just 26 minutes but turned the tide in the second, before going on to close out the match in a gutsy performance in Seoul. It was the world number 17’s first title since June 2022.“I know that...
Day: September 24, 2024
Agency : John Stones scored deep in injury time as Manchester City salvaged a 2-2 draw with 10-man Arsenal on Sunday to remain top of the Premier League (PL) after a rip-roaring battle against their bitter title rivals. The draw, in what was more of a slugfest than a chess match, left Pep Guardiola’s men with 13 points after five matches, while Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, who played the entire second half with 10 men following Leandro Trossard’s red card, are...
Agency : Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha struck twice each as LaLiga leaders Barcelona romped to a 5-1 win at Villarreal on Sunday but were left fearing a “huge” knee injury to goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Atletico Madrid, fourth, were held to a 1-1 draw at city rivals Rayo Vallecano as Conor Gallagher netted his second goal for the Rojiblancos. Barcelona’s sixth league triumph in six games was marred by Ter Stegen being taken off on a stretcher after falling awkwardly...
Agency : Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s participation in the second Test match against India is in jeopardy due to...
Business Report : The Branch Manager Conferences of Union Bank PLC was held on Monday at the bank’s head office,...
AFP, Beijing : China warned the United States on Monday not to take “discriminatory actions” against its firms, following reports Washington is planning to ban the sale of vehicles using Chinese and Russian technology. Bloomberg and other media reported Sunday, citing sources, that the United States was mulling new rules that would ban hardware and software made in China from its vehicles. Asked about the reports, foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China urged “the US to respect market principles...
Business Report : Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan today (23 September) sought cooperation from the United Kingdom to bring back money laundered from Bangladesh during the previous government. “The UK has been a trusted development partner of Bangladesh for a long time. The two countries have excellent bilateral relations in terms of trade and investment. It is possible to take this bilateral relationship to a higher level by working together,” the adviser said during a meeting with Deputy High Commissioner...
Business Report : The visiting high-profile delegation from the Global Confederaton of Belt and Road Economic Cooperation (OBOR) has shown interest to support Bangladesh in advancing its long-term goals for a prosperous and green future. Arrived in the city on a 5-day visit on September 21, the delegation met high officials of Public Private Partnership Authority, Power Division and business chambers leaders among others. Sharifah Sabrina, Chairperson of OBOR Economic Cooperation for Bangladesh, led the nine-member delegation which included Chris...
Business Report : Stocks ended high on Monday as bargain hunters showed interest on sector-specific scrips.The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) increased 25.41 points to settle at 5,760.39. The capital bourse of the country closed in green terrain despite witnessing a late-session pullback due to short-term profit-taking by swing traders, which eroded some early gains of this day’s session, according to EBL securities. The blue-chip index DS30, a group of 30 prominent companies, saw a 2.16-point increase...
The early years of a child’s development are vital for nurturing social and cognitive abilities. However, the business model of many educational institutions, including preschools, often disrupts the Montessori approach. These schools tend to prioritize completing the curriculum over promoting essential developmental aspects. In my own experience, the preschool my child attends emphasizes course completion and homework, with minimal focus on physical and mental activities. This method hinders the holistic development crucial in early childhood. While some Montessori schools provide...
Practically Sheikh Hasina has been in power since 1996 with a break between 2001 and 2009. Sheikh Hasina again was reelected in a controversial election in 2009 as has been reflected in the statement of late Mahbub Talukder, a member of the election commission who was reported to have said the election was a failure while DR.Kamal Hossain, a former Foreign minister of Late sheikh Mujibur Rahman is reported to have said to hold election again and While distinguished Professor...
Dr. Shibli Ahmed Khan : A careful examination and contemplation are necessary regarding the recent appointments made inside the University...