BSS, Dhaka : Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu, the Chairman of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team Selection Panel, clarified that Shakib...
Staff Reporter : The Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, on Tuesday said Awami League has fought in the liberation war but it has failed to keep its achievement intact. “It is more important that how the Awami League thought about itself than how the people considered it (AL),” the Jamaat Ameer said while participated a view exchange meeting with the members of Indian Media Correspondent Association, Bangladesh (IMCAB) in an auditorium at Moghbazar in Dhaka. Replying to a question,...
Staff Reporter : Lt. General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Home and Agriculture Adviser to the interim government, emphasized that while the flood’s impact is severe, unity among people can resolve all issues.“Despite the terrible intensity of the flood, all problems can be overcome if we stay united,” he said. “There will be no shortage of relief supplies or medicine. However, reaching some areas is challenging, which may delay assistance. This issue will not last long if we work together....
City Desk : Both sides will discuss about what kind of early warnings we can expect for flash floods, whether we were adequately warned, and how countries can work to avoid such situations in the future and what specific measures can be taken, she says Bangladesh will hold discussion with India today to assess the early warning system for flash floods, evaluate the effectiveness of the current system, and explore potential measures to mitigate such situations in the future, Environment,...
Staff Reporter : BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has commended Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus for his address to the nation, stating that it clearly presented the vision of the interim government. At a press briefing held at BNP’s Nayapaltan central office on Thursday, Fakhrul expressed hope that the government would swiftly implement the necessary reforms outlined by the Chief Adviser, thereby ensuring a smooth path towards holding the national elections. “This is a very crucial time,” Fakhrul...
Syed Shemul Parvez : The garment industry in Bangladesh is facing a spate of unprecedented crisis, with ongoing labour unrest...
Entertainment Desk : Bangladeshi director Zayed Siddiki’s short film titled ‘Darkak’ (Raven) has been selected for three notable film festivals in three different countries, said a press release. The short film stars the Ekushey Padak-winning actor Jayanta Chattopadhyay in the lead role, along with distinguished actors Aminur Rahman Mukul, Iqbal Hossain, Tuntuni Sobhan, Fazlul Haque, Tahua Labib Tura and ABM Saeedul Haque. The short film will be screened at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in Australia in August...
City Desk : LGRD and Cooperatives Adviser A. F. Hassan Arif on Sunday said that the dengue situation in the country was under tolerable level, but his government has been working to ensure zero death in the mosquito-borne disease.“Seven people were killed in Dengue on this day (September 8) in the previous year. But, one person was reported dead (in Dengue) today. My target would be to ensure no one will die in Dengue,” he said, reports BSS.He made the...
City Desk : International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) chief prosecutor Advocate Md Tajul Islam today said efforts are on to collect evidence of genocides those have been allegedly committed by past Awami League government while attempting to quell the recent anti-discrimination student movement. “The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal is sending letters to all the media outlets, public and private hospitals, civil surgeon offices, deputy commissioners and superintendents of police, seeking evidence of alleged genocides,” he said while briefing...
City Desk : Disaster Management and Relief Adviser Farooq-e-Azam has stated that efforts are ongoing to maintain communication with affected people and that they are trying to establish contact with India. He emphasized the need to urgently save lives amidst the nationwide floods. The decision was made during a meeting of the Advisory Council at the Chief Adviser’s Office on Thursday. After the meeting, the adviser spoke to journalists. The Disaster and Relief Adviser said that the country is experiencing...
Agency : Pakistan’s cricket was reeling Wednesday after its first-ever Test defeats against Bangladesh, the latest in a string of poor performances which have seen the game hit rock bottom. The cricket-mad nation was left in despair after losing the second Test in Rawalpindi by six wickets on Tuesday as Bangladesh swept the series 2-0. It was the 10th winless home Test in a row for former powerhouses Pakistan and came hard on the heels of failing to get out...
Business Report : Planning and Education Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud emphasised on Monday that generating more employment is now a higher...