British MPs and Peers participated in a high-level roundtable on Freedom of Religion or Belief in Bangladesh in the UK Parliament on Wednesday. The event in the Thatcher Room at Portcullis House took place under the auspices of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief and the Bangladesh Study Circle London. Speakers include Dr Gowher Rizvi, ...

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Thursday sought investment from the investors of Uzbekistan in the country’s special economic zones and hi-tech parks. He also called for re-introducing direct flight between the two countries to promote bilateral trade and expansion of tourism. Tipu made the urge when a delegation of Uzbekistan, led by deputy minister of foreign affairs Bakhrom Aloev, met ...

Bernardo Silva was a fitting catalyst for Manchester City’s majestic march into the Champions League final as one of Pep Guardiola’s trusted lieutenants stole the spotlight on a defining night for his manager. Prior to City’s 4-0 rout of Real Madrid in Wednesday’s semi-final second leg, the tie was billed as the stage on which Erling Haaland and Kevin De ...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam on Thursday expressed optimism over Bangladesh’s victory in the post of Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). “He is a professional having a much decorated professional life. We expect good result,” he told reporters at State guesthouse Padma after briefing two dozens of diplomats of the IMO member countries. IMO currently ...

Except Friday, metro rail will operate during 8am to 8 pm from May 31 onwards. M. A. N. Siddique, Managing Director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), confirmed this information on Thursday. Friday will be the weekend for metro rail staffs, he said. Considering the peak-hours, the train will operate in every 10 minutes from 8am to 11 am ...

Sylhet’s senior scholar, Muhtamim of Jamia Qasimul Uloom Dargah Madrasa, Shaikhul Hadis and Chief Mufti Maulana Muhibbul Haque Gachbari passed away. (Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raziun). Today, Thursday (May 17) at 2 pm, funeral prayers will be held at the Sylhet Government Aliya Madrasah ground. On Wednesday (May 17) evening, he went to work at Dargah Shahjalal Rd. He ...

The third tea auction of the auction year 2023-24 was held at the country’s second international tea auction center at Sreemangal in Moulvibazar. However, due to the lack of rain and drought in recent times, the sale of tea has decreased in this auction. The auction was held in the morning on Wednesday (May 17) at the temporary office of ...

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will hold marches in 10 other metropolitan cities, except Dhaka, on May 23 and 28. BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the programme at a press conference at the party’s Nayapaltan central office on Thursday. Earlier on Wednesday, the BNP was successfully observing a similar programme in Dhaka city’s north and south areas ...

“Routines make your life easier, not harder. So, embrace the power of routines. They offer a steady foundation to support your growth,” Therapist Israa Nasir spoke of the importance of routines in our lives. Social routine: This helps us in connecting with the loved ones, once a week, or catch up with a friend once a day. It keeps us ...

OPPO Research Institute has announced the launch of “2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge” on World Smile Day. Based on the brand proposition of “Inspiration Ahead”, OPPO and its global technology ecosystem partners aim to bring new and innovative solutions to life by providing funding, support, and partnership opportunities worth $4,40,000 in total, said a press release. The institute has partnered with ...