7 held for assisting ‘push-in attempts’ by BSF
Seven Bangladeshi nationals were detained on Monday night on allegation of assisting an attempted push-in by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) through Rokonpur border in...
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Police ban sharp weapons during Ashura processions
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has adopted extensive security and traffic management measures ahead of the holy Ashura observance and Tazia (mourning) processions scheduled for June...
Lions, Buffalos fight Thursday
England have a chance to avenge the injury they suffered in the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Croatia eight years ago. This time, the two...
Moderately heavy to heavy rainfall likely in Dhaka
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast moderately heavy to heavy rainfall in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions in the next 24 hours starting...
Messi set for 200th Argentina appearance as world champions begin title defence against Algeria
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says football fans across the world are eager to watch Lionel Messi play as the superstar prepares to make his 200th...
Strait of Hormuz transit will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator tells FT
Shipowners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until they are confident that the US-Iran deal is “material”, the chief executive...
Returned from India as an instant protest: Adviser Zahed
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Policy and Strategy Affairs Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said he decided to return home from Delhi airport as an...
Decisions needed about the state-owned organisations at financial risk
The country’s state-owned institutions are a major source of government revenue. But there is also a reverse picture. The government has to provide subsidies and...
Bangladesh’s Next Development Challenge: Strengthening Democratic
Development is often measured through economic growth, infrastructure expansion, and improvements in social indicators. Yet the true sustainability of development depends not only on what...