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All Indian Visa Application Centres (IVACs) in Bangladesh will remain closed from May 27 to May 30 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. Visa operations will resume on May 31.
Germany is one of the most successful and consistently strong teams in the history of the FIFA World Cup.
Curaçao is a small but very promising team from North America and the Caribbean.
Currently, the familiar classroom of the second grade at the Popular Model School in Mirpur is enveloped in silence. Outside, the sun blazes, yet the interior of the room is shrouded in a dull, icy gloom. The bench where Ramisa, the class's top student, would sit daily to organize her books with remarkable skill, feels even more desolate and quiet today.
Each day, upon engaging with the media, we are confronted with distressing reports of child abuse, rape, murder, kidnapping, and child labor. Recently, incidents such as the murder of Ramisa, along with a series of child abuse and murder cases across various regions of the country, have profoundly unsettled society once more. Whether at school, at home, or on the streets, it appears that children are not entirely safe in any environment. In this technological era, children encounter numerous risks both in the physical world and online.
Do you agree with the claim made by thinker and poet Farhad Mazhar that the United States orchestrated the regime change in Bangladesh and is effectively the one in power now?
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From working as a construction assistant and delivery boy to earning a place in Brazil’s national football team, Igor Thiago’s journey has become one of the most inspiring stories in world football.
Harry Kane delivered a stunning second-half hat-trick as Bayern Munich crushed VfB Stuttgart 3-0 in the DFB-Pokal final on Saturday night (May 23), ending the Bavarians’ six-year wait for the German Cup title.
Four councillors have already been elected as directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board ahead of the election scheduled for June 7. After scrutiny of nomination papers, directors from Category-1 (regional and district bodies) for Dhaka, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Rangpur divisions have been finalised. Directors have also been determined from Category-3 (special organisations and former cricketers).
A day after the Bangladesh Football Federation announced Thomas Dooley as the new head coach of the national team, Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haque has claimed that a contract with the German-American coach has not yet been finalised .
Austrian defender David Alaba is set to leave Real Madrid at the end of the current season. The Spanish giants confirmed the departure in a statement on Friday, saying Alaba's contract will not be renewed after its expiration.
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to return to competitive cricket after a lengthy absence, having signed for Jaffna Kings in the upcoming edition of the Lanka Premier League.
The West Bengal government has directed all districts in the state to set up 'holding centres' for temporarily detaining Bangladeshi nationals or Rohingyas suspected of being infiltrators. A special directive was sent from the state's administrative headquarters Nabanna to district administrations on Sunday, May 24, according to a report by Indian media Anandabazar Patrika.
Iran has placed its armed forces on full alert, prepared for any scenario amid the belligerent postures of the United States and Israel. Tehran has said that while initial indications of a memorandum of understanding with Washington have emerged, it is ready for any possibility of talks failing. Iran had previously made it clear that it would enter negotiations with its finger on the trigger.
At least 29 people have been killed in fierce clashes between police, a peace committee and militants in the Barakzai Akhundkhel area of Mirian tehsil in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. Two police officers and two civilians are among the dead.
Police have arrested Tarek Reza, central joint member secretary of the National Citizen Party. He was detained on Sunday evening, May 24, in connection with a case filed by former vice-president of Jhenaidah district Chhatra Dal, Enamul Kabir.
Yusuf Hossain Humayun, a former presidium member of the banned Awami League, a member of its advisory council and a senior advocate of the Supreme Court, has died.
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal Secretary General Nasir Uddin has alleged that National Citizen Party chief organiser Nasiruddin Patwary went to Jhenaidah to incite a mob.
Police have detained 23 leaders and activists of the banned Awami League, Jubo League and other organisations while they were trying to bring out a procession in the capital's Dhanmondi and surrounding areas.
Currently, the familiar classroom of the second grade at the Popular Model School in Mirpur is enveloped in silence. Outside, the sun blazes, yet the interior of the room is shrouded in a dull, icy gloom. The bench where Ramisa, the class's top student, would sit daily to organize her books with remarkable skill, feels even more desolate and quiet today.
Each day, upon engaging with the media, we are confronted with distressing reports of child abuse, rape, murder, kidnapping, and child labor. Recently, incidents such as the murder of Ramisa, along with a series of child abuse and murder cases across various regions of the country, have profoundly unsettled society once more. Whether at school, at home, or on the streets, it appears that children are not entirely safe in any environment. In this technological era, children encounter numerous risks both in the physical world and online.
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.
Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has left Dhaka after the successful completion of his four-year term. Before departing for his next assignment as India's ambassador to Belgium and the European Union, he delivered an emotional farewell message expressing his deep affection for Bangladesh and its people, while sharing cherished memories.
Bangladesh's honorary consulate office has been inaugurated in Cape Town, South Africa.
The music scene gets busy every year during Eid, with artists releasing new songs. This Eid-ul-Azha is no exception. A song titled 'Ke Tumi' is set to be released, featuring vocals by popular singers Tanzina Karim Swarlipi and Nizam Uddin.
A cup of steaming hot tea should be filled with the small joys of life, the peace of mind to relieve fatigue. To overcome the sleepiness of the morning, to take a breath of relief during a busy day, or to enliven an afternoon chat—there is no better match than a cup of tea. Tea has long been an integral part of our daily lives as a companion to happiness and sorrow, stories and chats, or busy work. Whether it is chatting with friends or spending time with family, a cup of tea also increases the warmth of relationships. International Tea Day is being celebrated on Thursday (May 21).
Professor M Jubaidaur Rahman, chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh, one of the country's largest private banks, has resigned. He submitted his resignation letter to Bangladesh Bank on Sunday, May 24.
