When I arrive at an abortion clinic in south London, four protesters – three women and one man – are gathered on the opposite side of the road alongside a picture of the Virgin Mary, which is draped in rosary beads. They are silently mouthing prayers, and ask not to be interrupted. Protesters outside abortion clinics, standing with signs – ...

Padma Shapla Resort at Zinda Park is a tranquil retreat located within the serene surroundings of Zinda Park, Narayanganj, just a short distance from Dhaka. Known for its natural beauty, the resort offers a peaceful getaway, blending rustic charm with modern comforts. The name “Padma Shapla” refers to the lotus and water lilies that bloom abundantly in the waterbodies surrounding ...

Leading apparel businessman of the country Kutubuddin Ahmed, Chairman of Sheltech Group, Envoy Legacy and Envoy Textiles Ltd. has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Bangladesh. In a letter of patent, Bendito dos Santos Freitas, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, stated: “I hereby appoint Kutubuddin Ahmed as the Honorary ...

Police arrested a youth over allegations of killing a mother and her son in Hasan Nagar area in Sunamganj’s Sadar upazila on Tuesday night. Acting on a tip-off, a team of police conducted a drive in Savar area around 8 pm and arrested Fahmid, a resident of Bishwamvarpur upazila in Sunamganj district, said Superintendent of Police AFM Anowar Hossain Khan. ...

Southeast Bank PLC. has organized its 746th board meeting on Wednesday (30 October 2024). M. A. Kashem, Chairman of Southeast Bank PLC, presided over the Board Meeting. Vice-Chairperson Rehana Rahman, Bank’s Directors- Alamgir Kabir, FCA, Azim Uddin Ahmed, Jusna Ara Kashem, Duluma Ahmed, Md. Akikur Rahman, Nasir Uddin Ahmed, Md. Rafiqul Islam (Nominee of Asia Insurance Limited), Md. Nurul Islam, ...

Healthcare spending pushed 6.3 million people below the poverty line in 2022, as estimated by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS). 61% of hospitalised patients were in financial trauma. Many not only sell their property, jewellery, and other assets but also take high-interest loans to cover their hospital expenses. Health Insurance is the ultimate solution to mitigate these risks. ...

Ingredients: v 4-5 pieces of Snakehead fish (Shol mach) v ½ tsp turmeric powder v ½ tsp salt v 2-3 tbsp mustard oil (for frying) v 2-3 tbsp mustard oil (or any preferred oil) v 1 medium onion (finely chopped) v 2 garlic cloves (minced) v 1-inch ginger (grated) v 2 tomatoes (chopped) v 2-3 green chilies (slit) v 1 ...

Two individuals were arrested by police reportedly over raping a 20-year-old woman under the pretense of marriage at Kulaura upazila in Moulvibazar district on Wednesday. The arrests were made early Wednesday in Rautgaon union area of the upazila. The arrested individuals are Mohammad Soyeb Islam Tanin, 23, from Lalpur village in the same union, and Mohammad Nijam Uddin Jayed, 22, ...

The Ministry of Commerce has taken an initiative to return monies owed to traders by e-commerce companies that went bust all of a sudden, leaving innumerable buyers and sellers in the lurch. The ministry has asked for a complete list of these affected customers by November 14. The ministry has also issued a public notice in this regard, reports UNB. ...

A Habiganj court on Tuesday sentenced three people to death in a case filed for killing a woman and her daughter in 2021. Habiganj Additional District and Sessions Court Judge Mohammad Yasir Arafat handed down the verdict. The convicts were Amir Hossain, 35, son of Alamgir Mia, of Salutikor area under Goainghat upazila; Monir Mia, 22, son of Mahib Ullah, ...