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Ekushey Padak-winning poet and cultural personality Jahanara Arzu has passed away. She breathed her last at her residence in Gulshan, capital, around 1:30 pm on Monday, March 2. The renowned poet had been suffering from age-related ailments for a long time.
Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir has called on the younger generation and political parties to move beyond the country’s “mob culture” and engage in dialogue to resolve conflicts.
The Election Commission (EC) has made major revisions to the results of the referendum held to implement the 2024 post-student uprising constitutional reform or the 'July National Charter'.
A 15-year-old girl from Narsingdi displayed remarkable bravery by pursuing justice for her rape. Tragically, her life was abruptly ended while she sought that justice. Allegations state that she was abducted in public while attempting to reach safety with her father, and her lifeless body was discovered the following day. This incident transcends mere murder; it highlights a profound crisis within our law enforcement, human rights safeguards, and social justice systems. When an individual striving for justice loses their life, it raises a critical question – does the legal framework of the state truly provide a secure environment for its citizens?
War has been a longstanding aspect of human history. Following the use of stones, sticks, swords, and cannons, humanity entered the nuclear age during World War II.
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Cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim was stranded at Jeddah airport in Saudi Arabia due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Ending all uncertainties, he landed at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Monday morning, March 2.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has fined each cricketer in Pakistan's World Cup squad 5 million rupees for their disappointing performance in the ICC T20 World Cup.
West Indies failed to get past India in the virtual quarter-final. The hosts became the last team to secure a semi-final ticket in the T20 World Cup, defeating the Caribbean side by five wickets in the final Super Eight match. With this loss to India, West Indies' World Cup journey comes to an end.
At least two people were killed and 14 others were injured when a gunman opened fire at a bar in Austin, Texas, United States. Austin police said the suspected attacker was also killed in an exchange of gunfire with officers at the scene.
A strike on a gym in southern Iran killed 20 female volleyball players, the Iranian TV channel Al Mayadeen reported on February 28.
Former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim, stranded at Jeddah airport due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East, is set to return home on a night flight, Aminul Haque, the State Minister for Youth and Sports, confirmed Sunday (March 1).
Ali Larijani, an adviser to late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ruled out negotiations as Israel carried out air strikes in Tehran for a third day.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.
The foreign ministers of Kuwait and Bahrain and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar have called Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East and the safety of Bangladeshi expatriates.
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has expressed grief over the death of Iran's supreme religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He conveyed his condolences in a post on his verified Facebook page around 11:30 am on Sunday, March 1.
Leaders and activists of Swechasebak Dal burned a banner hung in front of the vandalised office of Rajshahi Metropolitan Awami League.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will attend an iftar party hosted by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami today (February 28).
District BNP President Rezaul Karim Badsha has filed his nomination form as a candidate for the post of Member of Parliament in the by-election to the Bogura-6 (Sadar) seat vacated by Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman. He is a former mayor of Bogura Municipality.
Every year on February 27th, World NGO Day is commemorated in various countries across the globe. This day has a brief yet significant history. World NGO Day serves as a global event for non-governmental development organizations that tirelessly strive for social advancement worldwide. It acknowledges the importance of NGOs and their collaborative role as social institutions in development. Presently, this occasion is celebrated with great enthusiasm in over 89 countries. However, it is regrettable that despite Bangladesh being a hub for NGOs, the day is not observed with the respect it deserves.
Hopes surrounding the election have turned into disappointment and fear for many women in Bangladesh, including those who were at the forefront of the July mass uprising, according to a report by the British national daily The Guardian.
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry has long been a key driving force of the country’s economy. Duty-free access to the European Union market has particularly helped the sector build a strong position in the global market. However, the recently announced free trade agreement between the EU and India has created major concerns for Bangladesh. Analysts and industry insiders believe that once the deal comes into effect, Bangladesh’s competitive position in the European market may face serious challenges.
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, S Paul Kapur, is arriving in Dhaka on Wednesday, March 4, to strengthen US-Bangladesh relations.
The Bangladesh government has said it is "deeply mourned" by the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a “targeted attack”. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, March 2, sincere condolences were conveyed to the fraternal people of Iran.
Mousumi Lifestyle Mart, a lifestyle brand with a 54-year heritage, has inaugurated its new outlet on the first floor of Jamuna Future Park, one of the capital's most popular shopping destinations. Continuing its tradition of providing customer trust and quality service since 1972, the brand has expanded its operations with this new outlet.
Jubo Dal leaders and activists have reportedly been entered Shyamnagar Upazila Press Club in Satkhira and attacked journalist Samiul Monir with country-made weapons.
The government has decided to keep fuel oil prices unchanged for March. The information was announced in a notification from the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources on Sunday, March 1.
