Afeida expects fighting match against Thailand
Center back Afeida Khandakar expects a fighting match against host Thailand in their opening group match of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup. The team’s...
Today’s Newspaper
Hoarding drives local fuel pressure
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood told Parliament on Monday that Bangladesh currently faces no fuel shortage, and that panic buying and...
Torch relay for 6th Asian Beach Games held in Sanya
The torch relay for the 6th Asian Beach Games was held in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, on Sunday, with 74 torchbearers carrying the flame...
PM writes to Qatari Amir expressing solidarity
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has conveyed Bangladesh’s solidarity with the State of Qatar and reaffirmed the importance of continued economic and bilateral cooperation amid the...
Jannik Sinner captures ‘Sunshine Double’
Jannik Sinner beat Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 in a rain-hit Miami Open final on Sunday to become the first man to complete the coveted...
CRC stalemate raises risk for parliament
The delay in convening the Constitution Reform Council (CRC) could create serious legal and political complications for the elected parliament and stall key reform measures...
France showcase firepower and squad depth in 3-1 Colombia win
Desire Doue scored twice as France showcased their attacking firepower and strength in depth with a 3-1 friendly win over Colombia on Sunday, in their...
Healthcare system collapse in prisons
A prisoner falls ill. Hours pass. A doctor is called. Sometimes, it is already too late. This is not an isolated incident but a recurring...
Why do children die from preventable measles disease?
The outbreak of measles among children in the country is alarming. What is more, it is disappointing that a significant number of children have already...
Japanese firms bet on Bangladesh frontier market
Bangladesh is rapidly emerging as a “high-stakes frontier for growth” for Japanese investors, with rising profitability, expanding business plans, and a decisive shift toward the...
Fresh breeze starts blowing in the country’s educational arena
A recent news item published in a national daily drew much attention from hundreds of newspaper readers. The report headlined “Students will no longer be...
Debt repayments narrow financing gap
Foreign debt repayments in Bangladesh are approaching the level of new external inflows, reflecting growing pressure on the country’s external financing position. During the first...