The interbank exchange rate of the US dollar has jumped to Tk108.75, amid the foreign exchange crisis in the country. Banks traded a dollar between Tk 108.50 and Tk 108.75 on Monday (May 22), down 24.28 percent from last month, Bangladesh Bank data revealed, UNB reports. The interbank exchange rate increased almost every working day this month. The rate was ...

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, said the body wanted to host another World Cup, in 2030 or 2034, and that “Saudi Arabia is coming in force”. Asia has staged the World Cup twice: in South Korea and Japan in 2002 and in 2022 in Qatar. “I think Saudi Arabia is a country capable of organising ...

Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov and translator Angela Rodel were named Tuesday winners of the International Booker Prize with the novel “Time Shelter” — a first for a book in Bulgarian. The prestigious award recognises works of fiction from around the world that have been translated into English and the £50,000 ($62,000) prize is split equally between the author and the ...

Qatar Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday said his country is keen to strengthen its friendly relations with Bangladesh. He said this during a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held at the bilateral meeting room of Raffles Tower in Doha, reports BSS. During the meeting, the Qatar Premier told the Bangladesh’s Prime ...

As part of further strengthening bilateral ties, India on Tuesday virtually handed over 20 Broad Gauge (BG) diesel locomotives to Bangladesh. Indian Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually joined the handing over ceremony from Rail Bhaban here this afternoon while his Bangladeshi counterpart Nurul Islam Sujan from Bangladesh end, BSS reports. The event was also attended by Chairman and CEO of ...

The United Nations and its partners in Bangladesh on Tuesday appealed for $42.1 million for the Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi communities in Cox’s Bazar who are facing the devastating impact of Cyclone Mocha. The cyclone severely affected all 33 refugee camps and surrounding Bangladeshi villages, leaving thousands desperately in need. The urgent appeal includes $36.5 million under the Rohingya Refugee ...

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said a joint operation will be conducted very soon to seize arms and drugs and to prevent terrorist activities in the Rohingya camps. If necessary, the army will also be involved in this operation, he said. The minister made the remarks while talking to reporters after attending a meeting of the National committee for coordinating, ...

Bangladesh ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan is all set to play the Lankan Premier League (LPL), a Sri Lanka-based franchise T20 tournament for the first time in his career as he was signed up by Galle Gladiators. The franchise roped him in on a direct contract, according to the report by the Sri Lankan media, BSS reports. Sri Lanka captain ...

Indian weddings are renowned for their grandeur and cultural significance, deeply rooted in traditions that have been passed down through generations. However, as society evolves and modernises, so does the institution of marriage and the roles played by families in Indian weddings. In recent years, a discernible shift has taken place, redefining the dynamics and responsibilities of families during this ...

The government has extended the tenure of service of the incumbent director general (DG) of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) M Khurshid Hossain by one year. The tenure of his service is going to end on June 5 next. Public Administration Ministry issued a circular on Tuesday appointing him on contractual basis. According to the circular, Khurshid has been appointed ...