Education minister Dipu Moni on Friday said that all the educational institutions from primary level to higher secondary level would be reopened from September 12. ‘We are hoping that we will reopen all the educational institutions — primary, secondary and higher secondary — from September 12,’ she said in
Month: September 2021
First group of Saudi Arabia’s women soldiers graduates
Saudi Arabia’s first group of women soldiers graduated from the Armed Forces Women’s Cadre Training Centre this week after completing 14 weeks of basic training that began on May 30, the first time in the kingdom’s history. “The centre [for female military training] has an important mission, which focuses on providing excellent training programmes and ... Read more
Brazil beats Chile 1-0 in World Cup qualifying
Brazil remain at the top of the South American World Cup Qualifiers 2022 standings as they beat Chile 1-0 at the Estadio Monumental David Arellano in Santiago. Everton Ribiero scored in 64th minute to give Brazil victory in World Cup Qualifiers against Chile. Brazil is unbeaten in the World Cup Qualifiers and
World Cup qualifier: Argentina enjoy comfortable win over Venezuela
Copa America Champions were in brilliant form as they defeated Venezuela by 3-0. Lautaro Martinez open scoring for Argentina in extra time of 1st half after Venezuela had been reduced to 10 men by Luis Adrian Martinez’s red card for a reckless challenge on Messi. Joaquin Correa doubled the lead in 71st minute and Angel ... Read more
Bangladesh finally a member of Brics’ New Dev Bank
Bangladesh has finally become a member of the New Development Bank (NDB), which was launched in 2015 by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, collectively known as Brics, according to a statement of NDB. The NDB aimed to be an alternative to the US-dominated World Bank and International Monetary Fund. In December 2020, Indian ... Read more
Schools, colleges to reopen soon
Directives already given, measures being taken, PM tells parliament Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday in parliament said she directed the authorities concerned to reopen all schools and colleges soon and that they were taking measures in this regard. In another development, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said in-person classes of first, second, and fifth-year medical students ... Read more
Samsung Z Fold3 5G and Z Flip3 5G preorders skyrocket
Redefining the smartphone experiences to a significant extent, Samsung introduced its ‘Galaxy Z Fold3 5G’ and ‘Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’ android handsets to the global market quite recently. And perhaps to nobody’s surprise, these two models have received a grand market success with their innovational dazzle! In Bangladesh, preorders for Samsung Z Flip3 5G and
OPPO introduces the A16
Global smart device brand OPPO has launched its new smartphone from the A series – OPPO A16 – in the Bangladeshi market. Accompanied by MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, a large battery and AI Triple Camera setup, OPPO A16 is also equipped with
Mitsubishi Motors looks to set up plant in Bangladesh
Mitsubishi Motors yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a production unit in Bangladesh by 2025 as the Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer looks to expand its footprint in South Asia. This deal, which government officials have dubbed a big step
Financial incentives boost local hockey
The Tk one crore incentive of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to the hockey clubs has played a major role in setting the stage ready for Premier Division Hockey League after a long three-year hiatus as Bangladesh Hockey Federation yesterday decided to disburse Tk 96 lakh among 12 participating teams under three categories. Top three finishers ... Read more
Tamim’s decision opens door for others
Tamim Iqbal’s decision to withdraw from consideration for the upcoming ICC World T20I will surely have a positive impact on those contending for Bangladesh’s opening slots, which remains among the major areas of concern for the team management before announcing the squad. Despite being the most successful opener that Bangladesh
Good news for expecting mothers
Can receive Covid jab without confirmation SMS after registration Expecting and nursing mothers will be able to take the Covid-19 vaccine without confirmation SMS after registration. In this case, they have to carry antenatal check-up (ANC) cards or prescriptions from registered expert physicians to the respective centres they have selected to get the vaccine, said ... Read more
Banglalink revenue rises in Q2
Banglalink, the third largest mobile operator in Bangladesh, witnessed a 6.9 per cent rise in revenue year-on-year in the second quarter of 2021, driven by an increase in data revenue alongside the number of customers of this segment. In currency, Tk 1,184 crore was generated as revenue which
Daraz launches special campaign to celebrate seventh anniversary
Online marketplace Daraz has launched a special campaign to celebrate its seventh anniversary along with expressing gratitude to its customers and well-wishers. To commemorate this milestone, Daraz Bangladesh, a concern of Alibaba Group, has chalked out elaborate plans, programmes and campaigns, the company
Body of Biman pilot Nawshad arrives from India
The body of Biman Bangladesh Airlines pilot Captain Nawshad Ataul Kaiyum, who complained of chest pain mid-air and died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in India on Monday, was brought to Dhaka on Thursday morning in a scheduled flight. The body was brought to Dhaka on a returning flight from Doha at 9:15am, the
Indian TV and film star Siddharth Shukla dies of heart attack
Popular Indian television and film star Sidharth Shukla died on Thursday of a heart attack at the age of 40, according to reports. Citing a doctor from the Cooper hospital in Mumbai, the BBC said that Mr Shukla was already dead when he was brought in on Thursday. The doctor told the broadcaster that the ... Read more
Tamim opts out of T20 WC
Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal on Wednesday made himself unavailable for selection for the forthcoming Twenty20 World Cup to make way for other openers who have played more T20s for the Tigers in recent times. The Twenty20 World Cup is scheduled to be held in UAE and Oman from October 17 to November 14 and Bangladesh ... Read more
Bangladesh register first-ever win against Kiwis in T20Is
Bangladesh registered their first-ever Twenty20 international win against New Zealand as they beat the Black Caps by seven wickets in the first of the five-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday. After folding out a second string New Zealand side for 60 in 16.5 overs – their joint-lowest total in T20Is – the hosts ... Read more
Pori Moni released from jail after 4 weeks
Film actress Pori Moni was released from jail this morning, four weeks after Rab arrested her. She was handed over to her lawyer and relative at 9:21am at Kashimpur Central Women’s Jail in Gazipur, said the jail’s superintendent Halima Akhter. Pori Moni came out of jail at 9:36am in a white car and