Arsenal head to Madrid on Wednesday with a commanding 3-0 lead over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, knowing their hopes of silverware rest on progressing further in Europe. Mikel Arteta’s side stunned the defending champions in London last week, positioning themselves as favourites to reach only their third-ever Champions League semi-final. But with Liverpool pulling away at the ...

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against British MP Tulip Siddiq for allegedly accepting a flat in Dhaka’s Gulshan area without payment. ACC Director General Akhtar Hossain confirmed the matter to journalists today (15 April). According to the case statement, Tulip allegedly received the flat—located at B/201, House No 11A and 11B (previously, 5A and 5B), Road No ...

The government has increased the price of bottled soybean oil by Tk 14 per litre. As per the new pricing, the retail price of bottled soybean oil jumped to Tk 189 from Tk 175 per litre. Commerce Adviser SK Bashiruddin announced the decision after a meeting on the review of edible oil import, supply, and related issues at the Secretariat. ...

A heart attack is a type of medical emergency. If not treated or admitted to the hospital on time, it can cause even death. So, it is important to be aware of heart attacks. Everyone should have knowledge of some early signs or warning signs that should prompt to seek medical advice. 1. Chest pain A recent study found that ...

A joyous celebration of culture and unity With the arrival of Pahela Baishakh-the first day of the Bengali calendar-comes the spirit of new beginnings, vibrant colors, and cultural pride. Pahela Baishakh is a day of vibrant cultural festivity and deep-rooted tradition. It marks not just the beginning of the Bengali New Year, but also the cultural unity of our people. ...

Bangladesh and Türkiye have expressed a shared commitment to strengthening their bilateral relationship through increased collaboration, aiming to elevate their partnership to new heights. A Bangladeshi delegation, led by Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at his office to discuss matters of mutual interest. The key ...

The Boro rice harvest festival has been officially inaugurated at Togar Haor area, located on the border of Dharmapasha and Madhyanagar upazilas in Sunamganj district. The festival began with the harvesting of BRRI-92 variety paddy cultivated by a 40-year-old farmer named Anis Mia on Tuesday (April 15) at 11:30 AM. Organized by Upazila Agriculture Extension Department, the event was jointly ...

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam clarified on Tuesday that it is public opinion—not his own—that suggests the current interim government should remain in place for five more years. Addressing reporters at the Secretariat, he stated, “I didn’t say that. People said the interim government should stay for five years. Our Chief Adviser has already made it clear ...

Chairman of National Board of Revenue (NBR) Md Abdur Rahman Khan has announced that the upcoming national budget will place strong emphasis on removing non-tariff barriers to support entrepreneurs and facilitate smoother business operations across Bangladesh. Speaking at a pre-budget meeting held at the Revenue Building conference room in Dhaka on Tuesday, the NBR chief said that creating a business-friendly ...

Bangladesh received US$1.05 billion in remittances during the first 12 days of April, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank. This translates to a daily average of $87.69 million sent by expatriate Bangladeshis, reinforcing the continued significance of remittance as a key pillar of the country’s foreign currency reserves. However, the figure marks a slight decline from the ...