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A cleanliness drive was carried out at the historic pond adjacent to the Deputy Bari Jame Mosque in South Ramgopalpur area of Mirkadim municipality in Munshiganj. Munshiganj Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) and Mirkadim Municipal Administrator Md. Masudur Rahman jointly conducted the drive.
Amazon has expanded its upgraded voice assistant, Alexa+, to a range of Bose smart speakers and sound systems, marking the first time the new assistant has been integrated outside Amazon’s own devices.
The market capitalisation of Samsung Electronics' (005930.KS), opens new tab common stock surpassed $1 trillion on Wednesday, making it the second Asian company after TSMC (2330.TW), opens new tab to reach the milestone.
Given that the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is responsible for Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and the management of the Third Terminal project, their involvement has garnered significant media attention.
Ending the nearly 15-year reign of the Trinamool Congress, and following extensive speculation, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has revealed the identity of the new Chief Minister of West Bengal.
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Bangladesh women's national cricket team have announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England, with Nigar Sultana Joty set to lead the side and Nahida Akter named as vice-captain.
Bangladesh national cricket team seized control of the third day’s opening session of the Mirpur Test, removing four wickets for just 72 runs to leave Pakistan national cricket team under mounting pressure at 251 for 5, still trailing by 162 runs.
Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami CF to a 4–2 victory over Toronto FC in Major League Soccer, setting a new league record for the fastest player to reach 100 goal contributions.
Bangladesh left the field with mixed feelings on the second day of the ongoing Test against Pakistan in Mirpur. On one hand, they posted a big total in the first innings; on the other, frustration grew over multiple dropped catches.
Uncertainty over Iran's participation in the World Cup has finally ended. On Saturday, May 9, Iran's Football Federation announced that their national team will play in the upcoming World Cup. However, citing the ongoing Middle East conflict, they have demanded that the three host nations — the United States, Mexico and Canada — agree to their conditions.
With just one month left until the FIFA World Cup, Brazil has finalised its 55-member preliminary squad to be submitted to FIFA on Monday, May 11. According to Brazilian journalist Diogo Dantos, as reported by Brazilian media outlet Globo, Neymar Junior and the injured Estevao will be included in the list.
Thalapathy Vijay has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, ending weeks of political negotiations and marking a major shift in the state’s political landscape.
At least 39 people, including children, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across multiple areas of Lebanon over the past 24 hours, according to Lebanese authorities.
Vladimir Putin has warned that the ongoing conflict surrounding Iran must end “as soon as possible,” cautioning that a prolonged war could have serious consequences for the entire world.
Local Government Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that rebuilding the country from what he described as a “ruined state” is now the main political challenge for his party.
The High Court (HC) Division of the Supreme Court has issued a rule asking the authorities to explain why the rejection of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Joint Convener Monira Sharmin’s nomination for the 13th national parliamentary election should not be declared illegal.
Neela Israfil, a former leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has announced her candidacy for the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayoral election.
The Election Commission has published a gazette declaring Nusrat Tabassum, joint convener of the National Citizen Party and candidate of the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance, as elected to a reserved women's seat in parliament.
Ending the nearly 15-year reign of the Trinamool Congress, and following extensive speculation, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has revealed the identity of the new Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Dinesh Trivedi is set to arrive in Dhaka. This announcement has sparked considerable interest and enthusiasm within the diplomatic and political communities of Dhaka. Numerous individuals have served as Indian High Commissioners in Dhaka, and many more are expected to follow. However, Dinesh Trivedi stands out as 'unique' among those who have held this position, even before he officially assumes office. Unlike his predecessors, he is neither a seasoned diplomat nor a senior bureaucrat; rather, he is a prominent figure in Indian politics, having previously served as a member of the Lok Sabha and held ministerial roles in the central government. He is recognized as a close associate of India's current Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Additionally, he was the inaugural general secretary of the Trinamool Congress, the party led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Consequently, it is only natural to wonder why such a significant political figure is being dispatched from Delhi to Dhaka.
As the world grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent. The price of fossil fuels continues to rise globally, and the impacts of climate change are being felt by communities around the world. Bangladesh, with its increasing population and growing energy demands, faces the dual challenge of improving access to energy while also addressing environmental concerns.
The Embassy of Russia here on Saturday (May 9) celebrated the 81st anniversary of Victory Day with a series of commemorative events in Dhaka, honouring those who contributed to the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II.
Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury has called for stronger global cooperation to curb irregular migration and ensure the protection of migrant workers’ rights, fair recruitment practices, decent working conditions and fair wages.
Content creator and actress Karina Kaysar has been placed on life support at Evercare Hospital in the capital following a deterioration in her health.
In today’s technology-driven world, the habit of reading books is gradually fading as people spend more time on smartphones, social media and video content. However, experts say regular reading not only expands knowledge but also plays a vital role in developing creativity, critical thinking and mental growth. As a result, the need to rebuild reading habits among the younger generation is becoming increasingly important.
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh declined by 23.56 per cent in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, according to updated data from the Bangladesh Bank.
