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June 1, 2022

Quader asks BNP to shun undemocratic path, join polls

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday called upon the BNP leaders to return to the path of welfare-based politics shunning the undemocratic way.He made the call in a statement condemning what he said the BNP general secretary’s cus…

Bernicat sworn in as DG of US Foreign Service

Marcia S. Bernicat, former US ambassador to Bangladesh, was sworn in on Tuesday as Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Global Talent, says the US Department of State.A career member of the Foreign Service for 41 years, she was actin…

PM: AL always fulfils its election pledges to the people

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday expressed satisfaction that her ruling Awami League party has been able to fulfil its election pledges to the people.She said this in her introductory speech at the Awami League Advisory Council meeting held at…

Bongo brings Turkish series ‘Hercai’ as ‘Rehana’

Video streaming platform Bongo released the Turkish love and revenge series “Hercai” – dubbed as “Rehana” in Bangla – Wednesday.The story revolves around Rehana searching for her entity and pursuing true love. She tries to escape her abusive grandparen…

BCL blockade halts classes, exams at CU

The overall activities of Chittagong University came to a halt on Wednesday as a faction of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) enforced a blockade from the morning following an infighting between its two factions.Witnesses said a group of BCL men put the …

AL profiteers’ foul play behind rice price hike: BNP

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the price of rice is increasing again due to foul play of the ruling party ‘swindlers’.“The price of rice has started rising again. It’s supposed to come down during this full …

Pogba leaving United for free after joining for record fee

Paul Pogba joined Manchester United for a world-record fee. He’ll leave the English club for nothing.United said Wednesday the France midfielder would be departing Old Trafford at the end of the month when his contract expires.“We wish him all the best…

Bale bids farewell to Madrid, says he fulfilled his dream

Gareth Bale confirmed he is leaving Real Madrid on Wednesday, saying he was happy to have fulfilled his dream of playing with the Spanish powerhouse.The 32-year-old Bale, whose contract expires at the end of this month, joined Madrid from Tottenham in …

Social media prepaid card launched for women entrepreneurs

Bangladesh’s first-ever social media prepaid card was launched on Wednesday, aimed at encouraging women to start Facebook-centric businesses.MasterCard, Mutual Trust Bank, and e-Courier have jointly launched the prepaid card at an event in the capital….

BGMEA chief meets ILO DG; emphasizes on fair prices

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has emphasized the need for fair prices to make the apparel industry more sustainable, positively impacting the well-being of garment workers.Production costs in garment manufacturing have gone up due to increase in price…

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