Bangladesh Under-20 extended their unbeaten run in the SAFF U-20 Men’s Championship, securing a place in the final with a disciplined and hard-earned 1-0 victory over Nepal, thanks to an early strike from Md Manik. Carrying momentum from an impressive group-stage campaign, Bangladesh made an assertive start to the semi-final, dominating possession and dictating the tempo from the outset. Their ...

Opposition lawmakers, led by Opposition Leader and Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman, staged a walkout from the Jatiya Sangsad on Wednesday evening, protesting what they described as the government’s failure to provide a clear decision on a key referendum-related proposal. The walkout took place at around 5:45pm following a heated exchange between the opposition, treasury bench members, and the Speaker ...

The ongoing measles outbreak has killed 15 children so far this year, said Health Services Division Secretary Md Quamruzzaman Chowdhury on Wednesday. The outbreak is spreading fast, straining existing health infrastructure, with Rajshahi the worst hit, the secretary said at a press conference held at the Bangladesh Secretariat. After testing 33 samples at WHO-backed laboratories, 15 fatalities were found to ...

Ihave noticed something new in my London neighbourhood. Amid the sea of nail salons, vape shops and purveyors of fried chicken, sleek, opaque-fronted premises are popping up everywhere. There are several within 15 minutes of my home. At weekends, you can spot clusters of devotees heading to these mysterious, vaguely aspirational temples of self-care, AKA reformer pilates studios. Many of ...

A total of 23,865 politically motivated harassment cases have been withdrawn so far, said Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman at a session of the Parliament on Wednesday. He also said that, according to information from the BNP central office, a total of 1,42,983 harassment cases were filed against BNP leaders and activists from 2007 to 11 January ...

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for a major shift in approach to ensure the effective, timely, and sustainable implementation of development projects under the Annual Development Program (ADP). He made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing a review meeting on the progress of ADP projects for the fiscal year 2025–26, implemented ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday addressed the first question-and-answer session arranged for him at the National Parliament, highlighting the progress his government has made in implementing the ruling party’s election manifesto. In the speech, he mentioned progress achieved in social safety initiatives like Family Card, Farmer Card, and also canal digging activities. In reply to a question, he also ...

Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haque on Wednesday urged calm, perspective, and progress over panic following Bangladesh’s defeat to Singapore, which failed to dent the government’s long-term sporting ambition. Speaking after inspecting Sylhet District Stadium, the former footballer insisted that wins and losses are part of sport and must be used as fuel, not frustration. “Defeat should not discourage ...

AB Bank PLC. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Scholastica School, under which the children of permanent officials of AB Bank will be entitled to enjoy up to 50% discount on admission fees for enrollment at Scholastica School. Mr. Reazul Islam, Managing Director & CEO (Acting), AB Bank PLC. and Ms. Syeda Madiha Murshed, Managing Director, Scholastica School ...

The government will launch an emergency measles vaccination campaign for children from Sunday amid a sudden surge in cases across the country. Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain made the announcement at a press briefing at the Secretariat on Wednesday. He said children aged between six months and 10 years will be included in the campaign. “As ...