The World Bank has approved a $250 million loan for Bangladesh to enhance transparency, accountability, and institutional efficiency across five key government agencies. The financing, titled the Strengthening Institutions for Transparency and Accountability (SITA) project, was approved by the World Bank’s Executive Directors in Washington, D.C., according to a press release issued by the bank. Under the SITA project, the ...

The stage is set for the most expansive edition of FIFA Club World Cup, kicking off early Sunday in the United States. For the first time in the tournament’s history, 32 clubs from around the world will compete, bringing together 1,006 footballers; an unprecedented gathering of global talent. While fans eagerly await marquee clashes like Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly, ...

World football is on the brink of a historic transformation as the first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on Sunday in the United States. For FIFA President Gianni Infantino, this is more than just a tournament; it marks the beginning of a new chapter in the global game. The competition opens with a high-stakes match between Lionel Messi’s ...

A man was killed in a lightning strike while trying to chase cattle away from a grassy field near his home at Kakailchao union under Azmiriganj upazila in Habiganj district on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Alamgir Mia, 40, son of Quddus Mia from Ghardai village in the upazila. According to locals, Alamgir was struck by lightning during rainfall ...

Vehicles which have become unfit and exceeded their economic lifespan, will not be allowed to ply, said Road Transport and Bridges Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Sunday. “Vehicles got stuck on highways as some unfit vehicles were out of order.” The adviser stated this while talking to reporters on the first working day after a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday at ...

After Eid-ul-Azha vacation, supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain and the Dhaka City South Corporation (DSCC) employee unions again took position in front Nagar Bhaban on Sunday. From the morning, Ishraque’s supporters gathered at Nagar Bhaban to hold protest demanding that Ishraque be given the mayoral responsibilities of the DSCC. Later around 11AM, Ishraque Hossain entered the Nagar Bhaban and ...

All government, semi-government offices, banks and financial institutions reopened on Sunday (June 15) after 10-day of Eid-ul-Azha holiday. Many people are returning from their village homes to the capital even this morning to join office. The second-largest religious festival for Muslims in Bangladesh, Eid-ul-Azha, was celebrated on June 7. June 4 marked the last working day for government officials and ...

Crowds cheered as King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the Trooping the Colour parade to mark the monarch’s official birthday. The royal couple rode in a carriage in the military procession along the Mall and into Horse Guards Parade where the King reviewed guardsmen on parade. They were joined by members of the Royal Family, including the Prince and Princess ...

Why do we dress like someone else when we go on holiday? From multipurpose utility garments to Instagrammable maxi dresses and floppy hats, one thing is for sure – we don’t dress this way at home. An American friend recently asked me what to wear on her first flight to Europe. “I want to be comfy but chic,” she said. ...

A senior NHS leader has criticised the health service, saying his mother received a “black service, not an NHS service” as she died. Lord Victor Adebowale, chair of the NHS Confederation, which represents health managers, described his mother Grace’s death as “undignified”. The 92-year-old died in January of suspected lung cancer, although it was not detected until after her death. ...