Friday, 29 Nov, 2024

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Youth killed in Dhaka ‘gunfight’

DHAKA: A youth has been killed in a reported gunfight with members of Detective Branch (DB) of Police in Dhaka. The incident occurred at Nagdarpar in Khilgaon area of the capital around 3am on Monday (July 20). The deceased was identified as Rajib, 32. Khilgaon police station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Farukul Alam confirmed the matter to

Several attempts on life of Bashundhara MD

<p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Several attempts were made on the life of Bashundhara Group Managing Director (MD) and Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra Limited Chairman Sayem Sobhan Anvir. As part of the conspiracies, a blueprint had been devised to shoot Anvir to death during Juma prayers.</strong></p> <p

Mithu new DRU President, Hasib GS, Kalam Finance Secy

<p><strong>Nazrul Islam Mithu and Nurul Islam Hasib have been elected president and general secretary of Dhaka Reporters unity (DRU) respectively for the next one year.</strong></p> <p>Besides, SMA Kalam, senior correspondent of Banglanews has been elected Finance Secretary.</p> <p>Other elected

Bashundhara Kings thrash Mohammedans to clinch Federation Cup 

<p><strong>Football fans of the country witnessed an exciting final at the Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh as Bashundhara Kings and Mohammedan Sporting Club met in the final of the Federation Cup today (May 22).</strong></p> <p>Kings became the second club to win their maiden &lsquo;domestic

UNICEF expresses deep concern over flood condition in Sylhet

<p><strong>United Nations Children&#39;s Fund (UNICEF) expressed deep concern about the dire <a href="https://www.banglanews24.com/english/national/news/bd/149422.details"><span style="color:#c0392b">flood situation</span></a> unfolding in the north-eastern region of

GDDA and ShareTrip join forces to offer extra discount on flight tickets

<p><strong>In a momentous collaboration aimed at enhancing benefits for investors, Green Delta Dragon Asset Management Company Limited (GDDA) and ShareTrip convened on June 6, for an exclusive partnership signing ceremony.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The partnership announcement brings forth an additional 1% discount

Diplomacy, politics, and law make Julian Assange free

<p><strong>WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was released from jail in Britain on Monday (June 24) after agreeing to a deal with United States authorities.</strong></p> <p>The 52-year-old Australian editor and publisher was found guilty the following day of a single charge of espionage as part of this agreement with

IUB and ICMAB Forge Landmark Partnership 

<p><strong>Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 25, marking a new era of collaboration and opportunity for students and professionals.</strong></p> <p>The agreement was signed as part of

Home Minister recaps commitment of Bangladesh to contribute to UN Police

<p><strong>Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has reiterated the commitment and readiness of Bangladesh to contribute to the work of the UN Police meaningfully.</strong></p> <p>He made the commitment while speaking at the high-level session of the Fourth UN Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2024) at the United Nations

Sagar-Runi murder: Report submission deferred for 109th time

<p><strong>A Dhaka court today (June 30) deferred till August 4 the deadline for submitting the probe report of a case filed over the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi in February 2012.</strong></p> <p>This is the 109th extension of the submission deadline.</p> <p>Dhaka

'Sundarbans honey' to be registered as GI product

<p><strong>The government today (June 30) said &#39;Sundarbans honey&#39; is being registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) product of Bangladesh.</strong></p> <p>The Department of Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademarks (DPDT), an institution under the Ministry of Industries disclosed the

First Int'l Jewellery Machinery Expo 2024 in Dhaka from July 4

<p><strong>An international jewellery machinery exposition will begin for the first time in the country on July 4.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The exhibition, which will begin on July 4 and continue until July 6, aims to enrich the domestic jewellery industry and tap Bangladeshi ornaments&#39; export potential in

IUB SBE fest highlights role of private universities in achieving vision 2041

<p><strong>The School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted a discussion titled &quot;Vision 2041 Smart Bangladesh: The Role of Private Universities,&quot; on June 24, at the IUB Auditorium in Dhaka as part of the two-day SBE Fest 2024.&nbsp;</strong></p>

SEU and Police Staff College Bangladesh Sign MoU

<p><strong>Southeast University (SEU) and Police Staff College Bangladesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 1 at the ICC, Police Staff College Bangladesh, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to enhance mutual academic and research cooperation.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The MoU was

Bashundhara Tea awards campaign winners

<p><strong>Bashundhara Tea has awarded winners of a campaign to learn the aspirations of lovers of the traditional drink.</strong></p> <p>Officials of the company handed over the prize to 11 winners in the second phase at a function at Bashundhara Industrial Headquarters-2 in the capital on Monday.</p>

ATU cordon off house in N’ganj on suspicion of militant den

<p><strong>Members of the law enforcement agencies have cordoned off a residence in Rupganj of Narayanganj today (July 2) on suspicion of a militant hideout.</strong></p> <p>The law enforcers cordoned off the house at the districts Tarabo Pourashava&rsquo;s Borpa Ariab area at 10 am after receiving a report on

Students vow to occupy streets until demand fulfilled

<p><strong>The agitated students have vowed not to leave the streets until their demand for revoking the quota system in the government services is met.</strong></p> <p>They announced a sit-in programme to be held at all public and private universities across the country on Wednesday (July 3). &nbsp;</p>

Delays in Sagar-Runi murder investigation a mockery of judiciary: HC

<p><strong>The High Court on Tuesday observed in the full text of a ruling that the continued delays in completing the investigation report for the journalist couple Sagar-Runi&rsquo;s murder case and start of trial are acts of repeated mockery of the country&rsquo;s judicial system.</strong></p> <p>Justice

First-ever Int'l Jewellery Machinery Expo begins tomorrow

<p><strong>The country&rsquo;s first-ever international exhibition of jewellery machinery will begin in the capital on Thursday to promote technology integration in traditional jewellery businesses and make the gold industry an export-oriented one.</strong></p> <p>Bangladesh Jeweller&#39;s Association

Several universities restore protests against quota system

<p><strong>Students of different universities have continued protests against the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs.</strong></p> <p>The protestors staged demonstrations at Dhaka University, Jahangirnagar University, Jagannath University and Bangladesh Agricultural University for the second day

International Jewellery Machinery Expo -2024 begins in Dhaka

<p><strong>The first-ever international exhibition of jewellery machinery began in the capital on Thursday to promote technology integration in traditional jewellery to make the country&rsquo;s gold industry an export-oriented one.</strong></p> <p>Chairman of Bashundhara Group Ahmed Akbar Sobhan inaugurated the

Tech meets tradition to transform gold industry

<p><strong>The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has extended its support to the jewellers&#39; logical demand for cutting the 5% value-added tax (VAT) on the purchase of gold.</strong></p> <p>&quot;In our neighbouring countries, the tax on gold sales is below 5%. On behalf

Alpha: Alia Bhatt-Sharvari’s YRF spy universe film gets a title

<p><strong>Actor Alia Bhatt announced the title of her YRF spy universe saga with a teaser on Friday. Titled Alpha, the film stars Alia with Sharvari Wagh and is directed by Shiv Rawail, known for his Netflix series The Railway Men.</strong></p> <p>A surprise promo of the film was unveiled on Friday, which revealed

Bashundhara Cement to be used for Sasec-2, Wecare and STRIP Project

<p><strong>Bashundhara Cement, a concern of the country&rsquo;s largest business conglomerate Bashundhara Group, signed an agreement with esteemed construction company Abdul Monem Ltd. to supply exclusively Bashundhara Cement for the construction of Sasec-2, Wecare and STRIP project.</strong></p> <p>Deputy

Dr Yunus seeks cancelation of embezzlement case

<p><strong>Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today (July 8) appealed before the High Court to cancel the proceedings of the money embezzlement case lodged against him.</strong></p> <p>The application is scheduled to be heard by the high court division bench of Justice Nazrul Islam Talukder and Justice Kazi Ibadat

After nine months of war in Gaza, another UN school suffers Israeli airstrike

<p><strong>&ldquo;Another day. Another month. Another school hit,&rdquo; said Philippe Lazzarini, head of UNRWA, the largest aid agency in Gaza, in a post on X, formerly Twitter, after a school in Nuseirat, central Gaza, was &ldquo;hit by the Israeli Forces&rdquo; on Saturday.&nbsp;</strong></p>

BCB trying to sign long-term deal with Mushtaq

<p><strong>The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is keen to strike a long-term deal with spin coach Mushtaq Ahmed despite the former Pakistan legend was appointed by England Cricket Board as their coach for the Under-19 team.</strong></p> <p>Under the guidance of Mushtaq, Bangladesh legspinner Rishad Hossain and the

IUB’s Wasim Wins Gold in Amateur Kickboxing Tournament

<p><strong>Wasim Rayhan Bin Amzad, student of Marketing at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has recently become champion in an amateur kickboxing tournament.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The event, organized by Kings Combat, took place on June 7, 2024, at a gym in Badda, Dhaka. Wasim was awarded a gold medal

A new era of galaxy AI unfolds at the louvre in Paris

<p><strong>Two weeks ahead of the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, Samsung Electronics unveiled the next frontier of Galaxy AI with Galaxy Unpacked 2024 on Wednesday, 10 July (local time) at the Carrousel du Louvre &mdash; located underground the historic Louvre Museum in Paris, France.</strong></p> <p>Attendees

BAJUS asks for reform of gold dealing licences

<p><strong>Leaders of the Bangladesh Jeweller&rsquo;s Association (BAJUS) have urged the government to reform the existing regulations on &ldquo;gold dealing licence,&rdquo; and asked authorities to introduce a transparent licence procurement process for allowing the industry to flourish.</strong></p>