Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has sought vote for her party’s electoral symbol “Boat” in the next general election from Bangladeshi expatriates working abroad for the country’s continued development. She put the people of Bangladesh on alert so that no looters can assume power again to destroy the country. “We want cooperation from you all alongside seeking ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today placed five proposals to make women and girls as agents of change, stressing the need for creating congenial atmosphere for their empowerment. “In the Global South, we must create an enabling environment for our women and girls to become agents of change. We should all join hands to achieve SDG 5,” she said while addressing ...

Leaders of the BRICS group of developing nations have invited Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates to join, in a move aimed at growing the clout of a bloc that has pledged to champion the “Global South,” Reuters reports. The debate over enlargement has topped the agenda at the three-day summit taking place in Johannesburg. ...

Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said, “The United Nations wants a free, fair and peaceful election in Bangladesh. However, AL wants a competitive election. The more the election will be competitive, the more it would be acceptable in home and abroad.” The AL general secretary told journalists these after a delegation of the party held a ...

A court in Habiganj district on Thursday sentenced a man to death for killing a businessman in Sultanshi village under Sadar upazila of the district, in 1997. Judge of the Additional District and Sessions Judge Court-1, Azizul Haque pronounced the verdict in the afternoon, BSS reports. The convict is – Abdul Wahid, a resident of the Sultanshi village under Sadar ...

Minister for Agriculture Muhammad Abdur Razzaque lauded the country’s work with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), noting that this “continuous collaboration is vital to creating an inclusive and empowering ecosystem for farmers to fortify resilience against climate change, foster sustainable food systems, and drive rural development with the ultimate goal of promoting rural prosperity.” He highlighted the dramatic ...

A coordinated Call Centre with hotline number of 16999 has been launched in the power sector through which consumer of any distribution company can lodge a complaint and get the solution. State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid formally launched the new Call Centre at a function at Biduyt Bhaban in the city on Thursday. He said ...

Bangladesh Ambassador to Lebanon Air Vice Marshal Javed Tanveer Khan has paid a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The Ambassador met the President at Bangabhaban on Thurday noon. During the meeting, the ambassador sought the President’s full guidance in performing his duties. Besides strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Lebanon, President Shahabuddin directed him to explore trade and investment ...

Blow-drying your hair before stepping out is a common practice. the use of electrical styling appliances such as hair dryers and flat irons has recently come under scrutiny because of the potential damage they can cause to your hair strands. Blow drying can be harmful if done incorrectly, as it can leave your hair lifeless or dry and frizzy. Dr ...

The government has taken a decision to provide export incentives or cash assistance to 43 products in the current fiscal year 2023-24. Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Thursday issued a circular in this regard, BSS reports. According to the circular, exporters will receive cash incentives at the rate of one percent to 20 percent as they received in the past financial ...