BCS (Health) Cadre Specialist Doctors’ Forum has announced a three-day work stoppage starting Saturday, demanding fair promotions and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the healthcare sector. In a press release issued on Friday (March 7) and signed by Dr. Mohammad Al Amin on behalf of the forum, it was stated that the protest will take place daily ...

The newly formed political party, Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP), has urged authorities to take legal action against individuals misusing the title ‘Shomonnoyok’ (Coordinator) for illegal activities such as extortion and corruption. At a press conference held on Friday afternoon at the NCP office, Convener Nahid Islam declared that the designation “Coordinator” no longer holds validity. He stressed that anyone still ...

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed optimism that the women of Bangladesh will continue advancing alongside the developed world to help build a prosperous nation. “As we strive to build a developed Bangladesh, our commitment must be towards the empowerment and progress of women,” Yunus stated in a message on the eve of International Women’s Day, which will ...

Today marks the anniversary of the historic March 7, a day forever etched in Bangladesh’s history. On this day in 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered his iconic speech at the Racecourse Maidan (now Suhrawardy Udyan), rallying the nation towards independence from Pakistan’s rule. Recognized by UNESCO in 2017 as a world documentary heritage, Bangabandhu’s 19-minute extempore speech called for a ...

A Bangladeshi youth was shot dead in India allegedly by Khasia people of Meghalaya state after he trespassed through the border in Sylhet’s Kanaighat upazila yesterday (6 March). The deceased, identified as Shahed Mia, 25, was the son of Mosahid Mia from Mongolpur village of the upazila. Confirming the matter today (7 March), Lieutenant Colonel Md Emdadul Haque, commanding officer ...

During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food and drink. While fasting is a time for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and community, it’s also important to maintain a balanced and nutritious diet to support physical health. For women, who may experience different physiological needs, a healthy diet plan during Ramadan is essential for maintaining energy, hydration, and overall ...

Pamela Anderson, 57, has recently revealed that she finally feels like a true actress, 32 years after gaining fame as CJ Parker on ”Baywatch”. Her breakthrough role in Gia Coppola�s ”The Last Showgirl” has earned her critical acclaim, with publications like ”The New York Times” and ”The Guardian” praising her performance. Anderson, who initially doubted her acting career, shared that ...

Disbursement amount of inward remittances through agent banking rose 21.16 percent to Taka 1,73,390.72 crore at the end of December 2024. At the end of December 2023, the figure was Taka 143,113.28 crore, which increased in September 2024 to Tk 165,659 crore, according to the quarterly report on agent banking published by the Bangladesh Bank (BB). In September 2024 quarter, ...

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Senior Joint Secretary General of BNP, raised the question of why it is difficult to hold elections by December. He said,”There are still 9 to 10 months left. If the Election Commission wants, elections can be held by December. Because the Election Commission will conduct the elections, and the government will provide support.” He made these remarks ...

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has highlighted the importance of ensuring women’s safety as a critical factor in defining a modern state. In a post on his verified Facebook page this morning, on the eve of International Women’s Day, Fakhrul called for the elimination of extremism, hatred, and disrespect towards women. “Ensuring women’s safety is the most important ...