President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War by placing a wreath at the National Memorial here, on the outskirts of the capital, marking the 55th Victory Day. The Head of the State laid the wreath at the altar of the National Memorial with the rise of the sun at 6.34AM. A ...

The nation is celebrating Victory Day, the most joyous occasion marking the birth of the country, on Tuesday with elaborate programmes in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice of the martyrs. On this glorious day in 1971, Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation after the Pakistani occupation forces surrendered, bringing to an end a bloody nine-month-long war. The government has taken ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing a wreath at the National Memorial here on the outskirts of the capital marking the 55th Victory Day. He laid the wreath at the altar of the National Memorial around 6:56AM on Tuesday. After placing the wreath, the Chief Adviser stood in ...

Built at a cost of nearly Tk 50 crore to promote small and cottage industries in tea-rich Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar district, Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) Industrial Estate remains virtually abandoned years after completion, with factory plots existing only on paper while the site has turned into overgrown jungle. BSCIC developed the industrial estate on 20 acres ...

The US has paused its promised multi-billion-pound investment into British tech over trade disagreements, marking a serious setback in US-UK relations. The £31bn “tech prosperity deal”, hailed by Keir Starmer as “a generational stepchange in our relationship with the US” when it was announced during Donald Trump’s state visit, has been put on ice by Washington. As part of the ...

Good sleep is one of the most important pillars of overall well-being. Getting enough sleep and good sleep quality can play an important role in your weight, emotional well-being, blood pressure, diabetes, mental and physical performance, and more. Moreover, during sleep, your body works to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical well-being. Highlighting this, Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, an ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday unveiled a commemorative postage stamp to mark the Great Victory Day. The ceremony, held at the State Guest House Jamuna this afternoon, also included the release of an opening day cover and a canceller, according to the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing. Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology ...

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Monday said the party under the leadership of such a “heinous criminal” like Sheikh Hasina, who is consistently calling for terror attacks against Bangladesh, cannot be allowed to take part in the national elections slated for February 12. “The party (Awami League) chief is a death-row convict for crimes against humanity and is ...

Bangladesh U19 team secured victory over Nepal by seven wickets in the U19 Asia Cup at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai, following their win against Afghanistan. With Mohammad Sobuj and Saad Islam’s brilliant bowling and a stormy fifty from Zawad Abrar, Bangladesh chased down the target of 131 runs. Earlier, Bangladesh bowled out Nepal for just 130 runs after they ...

A Dhaka court has ordered to remove a disputed batch of Nestle KitKat chocolate from local market until resolution of a pending case. The directive came from Pure Food Court of Dhaka on Monday, following a petition filed by Kamrul Hasan, a Safe Food Inspector with Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). Kamrul confirmed that the court instructed the withdrawal of ...