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Donald Lu's Dhaka Visit: Scope likely to differ from previous visit

United News of Bangladesh

Considering Bangladesh’s overall stability and economic prosperity, big partners are showing greater interest to engage with the stable new government, Bangladesh says.

Europe is proven friend of Bangladesh: Dipu Moni

BCB chief selector wants Shakib to play DPL matches

Sports Correspondent

Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu, the chairman of the BCB selection panel wants ace all rounder Shakib Al Hasan to play some matches of the Super League phase...

BCB announces preliminary squad for Zimbabwe T20s

Sports Correspondent

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced a 17-member preliminary squad for the five-match T20 International series against Zimbabwe, startin...

Depositors deposit in merged banks will remain completely safe: BB

Staff Correspondent

Bangladesh Bank (BB) today informed that the deposits of individual and institutional depositors in the banks which are under the process of merger wi...

25 candidates set to win unopposed in first phase of upazila polls

Bangladesh, Qatar sign 5 agreements and MoUs to enhance mutual cooperation between the two countries

US Human Rights Report exposes govt’s injustice, brutality: Rizvi

Three Transcom Group officials on 3-day remand in two separate cases of money embezzlement, occupying property

World standard tech based work plan for Biman Bangladesh Airlines stressed

Staff Correspondent

Speakers at a workshop here today underlined the need for formulating a work plan for national flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines keeping parity with the contemporary tech-based global systems....

BNP is in politically tumultuous situation: Quader

Staff Correspondent

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said BNP is in a politically tumultuous situation as the party has failed to involve the people in thei...

Europe is proven friend of Bangladesh: Dipu Moni

BCB chief selector wants Shakib to play DPL matches

BCB announces preliminary squad for Zimbabwe T20s

Depositors deposit in merged banks will remain completely safe: BB

25 candidates set to win unopposed in first phase of upazila polls

Bangladesh, Qatar sign 5 agreements and MoUs to enhance mutual cooperation between the two countries

US Human Rights Report exposes govt’s injustice, brutality: Rizvi

Three Transcom Group officials on 3-day remand in two separate cases of money embezzlement, occupying property

World standard tech based work plan for Biman Bangladesh Airlines stressed

BNP is in politically tumultuous situation: Quader

Qatar Amir on two-day visit to Bangladesh

'Hospitals to remain ready for services during heatwave'

Extreme heat wave grips parts of country

Prof Anu Muhammad suffers leg injury in an accident

Bangladesh always ready to defend its sovereignty: PM

Suchitra Sen International Film Festival begins in New York

Man dies setting himself ablaze outside Trump courthouse

Army man killed in Kuki-Chin National Front ambush

National

Europe is proven friend of Bangladesh: Dipu Moni

Staff Correspondent

Social Welfare Minister Dr Dipu Moni has said that Europe is a proven friend and development partner of Bangladesh.

25 candidates set to win unopposed in first phase of upazila polls

Bangladesh, Qatar sign 5 agreements and MoUs to enhance mutual cooperation between the two countries

Staff Correspondent

Bangladesh and Qatar today signed five agreements and five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance mutual cooperation between the two countries...

Three Transcom Group officials on 3-day remand in two separate cases of money embezzlement, occupying property

Staff Correspondent

A court here today placed three officials of Transcom Group on three-day remand each in two separate cases of money embezzlement, occupying property a...

Extreme heat wave grips parts of country

Staff Correspondent

A court here today placed three officials of Transcom Group on three-day remand each in two separate cases of money embezzlement, occupying property a...

Ajit Pawar's faction gets NCP name, symbol. What's next for Sharad camp

Dhaka summons Myanmar’s envoy over escalated frontier violence

"Rohingyas won't be allowed to enter Bangladesh any more"

Untapped potential of cottage industries in Bangladesh

63 more Myanmar BGP members’ flee to Bangladesh

Bangladesh reports one Covid death, 34 cases in 24 hours

2024 JS polls was fairest in Bangladesh since 1975, says PM Hasina

Three-day Bangladesh jewelers' Association fair begins in Dhaka

Business

Depositors deposit in merged banks will remain completely safe: BB

Staff Correspondent

Bangladesh Bank (BB) today informed that the deposits of individual and institutional depositors in the banks which are under the process of merger will remain completely safe and secure.

Saudi Arabia keen to establish economic zone in Payra: Salman

Bangladesh Biman offers discounts on international flights

Staff Correspondent

Customers can get 15 per cent discount on purchase of Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ international flight tickets from the airlines’ booth at ‘Biman...

Bangladesh seeks extended credit terms from KSA : Salman

Staff Correspondent

During a recent trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Salman Fazlur Rahman, prime minister’s adviser on private industry and investment, sought exten...

Dual policy in crude oil import duty hampers businesses

Business Desk

During a recent trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Salman Fazlur Rahman, prime minister’s adviser on private industry and investment, sought exten...

‘Misleading and malicious’: Paytm rejects reports of money laundering, FEMA violation probes by ED

Appeals court denies Trump’s immunity claims in election interference case

Indonesian Ambassador, BGMEA President discuss bilateral trade opportunities

Elon Musk: Judge blocks 'unfathomable' $56bn Tesla pay deal

Korea-Bangladesh Chamber organises ‘Meet the Delegates’

World food price index falls near 3-year lows in January: FAO

Australian livestock ship returns home because of Red Sea attacks

Korea-Bangladesh Chamber organises ‘Meet the Delegates’

Sports

BCB chief selector wants Shakib to play DPL matches

Sports Correspondent

Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu, the chairman of the BCB selection panel wants ace all rounder Shakib Al Hasan to play some matches of the Super League phase of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) ahead of the five-match T20 International series against Zimbabwe, starting on May 3.

BCB announces preliminary squad for Zimbabwe T20s

No Cristiano Ronaldo but Al-Nassr delights fans in Riyadh

Sports Desk

It may not have been the long-awaited Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi show, but Al-Nassr still delighted fans in Riyadh with a 6-0 thrashing of Int...

Australia race to historic ODI win over West Indies in Canbera

Sports Desk

Australia completed a 3-0 one-day international series win over West Indies with a historic eight-wicket victory in Canberra....

BPL: Shakib shines against Dhaka leads Rangpur to 5th victory

Sports Desk

Australia completed a 3-0 one-day international series win over West Indies with a historic eight-wicket victory in Canberra....

How India tripped Bazball as it sprinted to the finish line

Proteas dismissed for 162 by New Zealand in first Test

Australia race to historic ODI win over West Indies in Canbera

Jordan stun two-time winer South Korea to reach Asian Cup final

Arsenal beat Liverpool to move within two points of PL leaders

BPL: Shakib shines against Dhaka leads Rangpur to 5th victory

Australia race to historic ODI win over West Indies in Canbera

No Cristiano Ronaldo but Al-Nassr delights fans in Riyadh

Opinion

Puspita's hand bags for rainy season

Staff Correspondent

Handbags are women's best friend. Without the ideal purse, no look is complete. There is a wide range of options to choose and for every situation and every clothing, there is a handbag.

Dhaka

‘Long Colds’ may exist, scientists studying Covid’s effects find

High soft drink consumption makes bones fragile: experts

Lifestyle Desk

Orthopaedic experts claim that regular consumption of soft drinks, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle, are making bones fragile. This can lead to a de...

Quail eggs help control diabetes, improve eyesight and immunity

Lifestyle Desk

Quails are medium-sized birds found throughout Europe, North Africa, the southern United States, and some regions of Asia. ...

10 tricks that actually work to stop hair fall and get strong locks

Staff Correspondent

Quails are medium-sized birds found throughout Europe, North Africa, the southern United States, and some regions of Asia. ...

Lifestyle change for diabetes prevention: Pune doc’s new book features 91 ‘success stories’

Ultra-luxe residences are booming in Dubai

Six effective ways to stay warm in winter

Winter is curling up: 11 self care tips

The Health and Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pets

10 tricks that actually work to stop hair fall and get strong locks

Quail eggs help control diabetes, improve eyesight and immunity

High soft drink consumption makes bones fragile: experts

Technology

Indian navy to open strategic base near Maldives

International Desk

India’s navy has said that it is bolstering forces on ‘strategically important’ islands close to the Maldives, with a new base set to open just days before Male starts sending home Indian forces.

Dhaka

Bangladesh hat-trick champion at NASA Space Apps challenge

Zuckerberg apologises to families in fiery US Senate hearing

Technology Desk

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to families who say their children had been harmed by social media, during a fiery hearing in the US Senate....

New York City declares social media a public health threat

Technology Desk

New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered his State of the City address Wednesday, announcing the Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan has declared soc...

Former CIA hacker sentenced to 40 years in prison

Technology Desk

New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered his State of the City address Wednesday, announcing the Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan has declared soc...

Apple Vision Pro Teardown Reveals How EyeSight Feature Displays Wearer's Eyes

Former CIA hacker sentenced to 40 years in prison

New York City declares social media a public health threat

Zuckerberg apologises to families in fiery US Senate hearing

Bangladesh hat-trick champion at NASA Space Apps challenge

Indian navy to open strategic base near Maldives

Entertainment

Suchitra Sen International Film Festival begins in New York

Staff Correspondent

Two-day long Suchitra Sen International Bengali Film Festival and Awards-2024 began at the Jamaica Performing Arts Centre in New York on Saturday.

138 new books hit Amar Ekushey Book Fair stalls on the 24th day

Children spend happy time at book fair

Staff Correspondent

Children along with their guardians started entering the fairground on the morning of the fourth day of Shishu Prahar, dedicated hours for children fr...

Musk funds actress Carano lawsuit against Disney

Entertainment Desk

Actress Gina Carano has sued Disney and Lucasfilm after she was sacked in 2021 over a social media post in which she compared being a Republican to be...

Fake cancer death of Poonam Pandey sparks ethics debate

Cultural Correspondent

Actress Gina Carano has sued Disney and Lucasfilm after she was sacked in 2021 over a social media post in which she compared being a Republican to be...

Hrithik Roshan’s film records 80% jump, collects Rs 262 crore worldwide

Atique offers new film, collection of poems

Mismanagement irks visitors

Fake cancer death of Poonam Pandey sparks ethics debate

Musk funds actress Carano lawsuit against Disney

Children spend happy time at book fair

138 new books hit Amar Ekushey Book Fair stalls on the 24th day

Suchitra Sen International Film Festival begins in New York

International

Qatar Amir on two-day visit to Bangladesh

Staff Correspondent

Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani will arrive in Dhaka Monday evening on a two-day official visit. "A special aircraft, carrying the Amir of Qatar and his entourage members, is scheduled to land at Hazrat Shahjalal (R.) International Airport (HISA) at 5 pm tomorrow," said President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin.

New York

Man dies setting himself ablaze outside Trump courthouse

'India-Bangladesh future relations depends on youth'

Staff Correspondent

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today said the future of India-Bangladesh relations would depend on the commitment of the youth of...

British MP Rushanara steps down as UK PM’s trade envoy

Staff Correspondent

In a statement issued this week, Rushanara said, ‘It has been a pleasure to serve as the UK prime minister’s trade envoy to Bangladesh since 2016....

Pakistan begins voting, with Imran Khan in jail and Sharif tipped to win

International Desk

In a statement issued this week, Rushanara said, ‘It has been a pleasure to serve as the UK prime minister’s trade envoy to Bangladesh since 2016....

"Prosecutors are charging Trump using laws made to fight the KKK. Here's why

Israeli strike kills 6 Palestinian police officers

US public debt is 'unsustainable': Fed chief

US lawmakers vote to reject $17.6 billion Israel aid bill

Imran Khan given second jail sentenced in two days

UN Security Council told to take Myanmar situation 'seriously'

Chile forest fires: At least 112 dead in Valparaíso region

US conducts strike against Houthi targets in Yemen