The bustling city of Dhaka comes alive with anticipation when the biggest religious festival in the Hindu community approaches. The rhythmic beats of the dhaks (a musical instrument like drum) and the occasional cool breeze add to the joy of the season. Amid all the festivities, it is the children who are often the most excited participants, infusing an unmatched ...

Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari on Monday met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed bilateral issues and the revival of Saarc to enhance regional cooperation. The hour-long meeting, which began around 10:30am, was held at the BNP Chairperson’s Gulshan office in the capital, reports UNB. BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, party’s international affairs ...

An investigation is underway to take action against local policemen involved in the looting of sand worth Tk 1 billion (Tk 100 crore) from the Dhopajan-Chalti rivers in Sunamganj. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Jahidul Islam of Sunamganj Sadar Circle has been assigned to investigate the matter alongside several other police officers. ASP (Media) Zakir Hossain confirmed the matter recently. ...

Despite a poor performance in the first match, Bangladesh exuded confidence to grab a maiden victory against South Africa in the longer version format when they take on the Proteas in the second and final Test at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram Tuesday. The match starts at 10 AM and will be aired live on Gazi TV and T ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has announced that taxpayers no longer need to go to banks or tax offices to file their returns, a new initiative is being underway in this regard. In a video message on Monday, Yunus noted the role of taxes in powering the nation’s economy. “Dear countrymen…I would say two words (sentences) on income tax. The ...

A writ was filed with the High Court on Monday seeking a ban on Awami League (AL) as political party. Coordinators of Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Hasnat Abdullah and Sarjis Alam filed the writ petition seeking a ban on all the activities of Awami League as a political party for mass killings during the recent student movement. The High Court bench ...

Will the real Timothee Chalamet please stand up? Even the Hollywood star’s most convincing doppelgangers, gathered in New York for a look-alike contest, did a double-take when the man himself swung by their festivities Sunday. Around 20 young men, complete with chiseled jawlines and distinctive waves of walnut-colored hair, had gathered along with a massive crowd of spectators in New ...

Australia on Monday left out their Test stars for the home Twenty20 series against Pakistan, with a new captain set to be named. The three-match T20 series next month will conclude only four days before Australia embark on the first of a five home Tests against India. Selectors rested fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, along with ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said that the Bangladesh Navy and Air Force have once again been recognized as symbols of trust by the people of the country, reports UNB. He said that the Bangladesh Navy and Air Force have stood by the people during critical junctures. The chief adviser inaugurated the Bangladesh Navy and Air Force Selection ...

Engineer Mosharraf Hossain, former public works minister and also the Awami League presidium member, was sent to jail on Sunday. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Jiadur Rahman passed the order after Sub-Inspector Nazmul Hassan of Paltan thana produced Mosharraf before the court and prayed to keep him in jail till investigation in the case is completed. Meanwhile, lawyers of Engineer Mosharraf ...