Bangladesh clinched a hard-fought two-wicket victory over Ireland in their second match of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, thanks to a brilliant lower-order innings by Ritu Moni. The match was held under floodlights at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday night. Facing a challenging target of 236 runs, Bangladesh struggled early, losing both openers with just two runs on the ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Bangla New Year 1432. In a video message marking Pahela Baishakh, he called upon the nation to move forward with renewed commitment and enthusiasm to build a new, discrimination-free Bangladesh. Referring to the recent 2024 mass uprising, Prof Yunus said, “It has ...

The country is celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year 1432, today (Monday) with a spirit of festivity, cultural vibrancy, and traditional fervour. From cities to villages, people of all backgrounds are taking part in colourful rallies, musical events, fairs, and wearing traditional Bengali attire to mark the occasion. The government has organised elaborate programmes across ...

The Islamic Foundation has issued a directive requesting all mosques across the country to conduct Jumma (Friday) prayers at a uniform time of 1:30 PM. In a statement released today, the Foundation noted that Jumma prayers are currently held at varying times in different mosques, which often creates confusion for worshippers—especially travelers—who find it difficult to plan accordingly. “To eliminate ...

The price of bottled soybean oil has been increased by Tk 14 per liter by edible oil mill owners, raising the retail price from Tk 175 to Tk 189 per liter. The announcement came on Sunday through a press release issued by the Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners and Vanaspati Manufacturers Association. The association stated that the new price has come ...

Bangladeshi authorities have issued an arrest warrant for the British MP and former Labour minister Tulip Siddiq. The country’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been investigating allegations Siddiq illegally received land as part of its wider probe of the regime of her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, who was deposed as prime minister in August. The Hampstead and Highgate MP, who quit as ...

Reverend Dr Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), has expressed strong support for Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’s vision of a “Three Zero World”—a global framework that aspires to achieve zero net wealth concentration, zero unemployment, and zero carbon emissions. “We at the World Council of Churches actively promote the same Three Zero principles,” Reverend ...

Bangladesh is set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year 1432, on Monday with widespread festivities that emphasize inclusivity by engaging communities from all ethnic backgrounds. Large crowds are expected to join “Nobo Barsho” celebrations throughout the country, especially in Dhaka, where vibrant events and processions will take place. As one of the most colorful and ...

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) Executive Chairman, Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, has announced that an initial investment proposal worth Tk 3,100 crore has been received following the recently concluded investment summit, noting that additional investment proposals are still in pipeline. He made this statement during a press conference held on Sunday at Foreign ...

At least 11 bogies of a Dhaka bound train derailed at Bhatrea Railway Station of Kulaura upazila in Moulvibazar on Sunday. None was injured the derailment, railway office officials said. Baramchal Railway Station Master Rajat Kumar Roy said that 11 bogies of a Kalni Express from Sylhet ran off the railway tracks at about 7:00 AM. When the Dhaka-bound Kalni ...