A student of Dhaka University fell on the railing of the Hardinge Bridge at Pakshi in Ishwardi and lost his life as he was watching the scene outside from a train. The accident happened at Pakshi point of the bridge over the river Padma on Thursday morning. He was a student of the Department of ... Read more
Month: March 2022
Year’s first cyclone Asani might reach Bangladesh by March 23
This year’s first cyclone ‘Asani’ is likely to form over the central Bay of Bengal on March 21, says the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The cyclone is unlikely to cross the Indian coast but heavy rain and strong winds are expected over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Hindustan Times reported on Thursday. On Tuesday evening, a ... Read more
Tamim, Shakib and co appear ready for Proteas challenge
Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal informed his troops, including star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, are eager to rise above the challenges against hosts South Africa as the bilateral three-match ODI series begins tomorrow in Centurion. And Shakib, despite the episodes surrounding his involvement prior to the
DB arrests driver over killing employer
Detectives have arrested a car driver on charges of killing his employer car owner and looting money and gold ornaments at Badda in the capital. Briefing reporters on Wednesday, Dhaka Metropolitan Police additional commissioner for the Detective Branch AKM Hafiz Akhter said that they arrested the driver, Hriday Bepari, at
GP postpones eSIM launch due to regulatory hiccups
Grameenphone (GP) has postponed the launch of their eSIM service. Initially announced to be launched on March 7, the service is not yet accessible to the public. The postponement took place after BTRC (Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission) withheld the launching of Grameenphone eSIMs last
Prize Bonds: Tk 35 crore winnings remain unclaimed
Have you ever bought a national prize bond? If you have, then please match your bond numbers with the draw results again as you could be one of those lucky few who are yet to claim their prize despite winning the lottery. Recent data from the Department of National Savings showed that about 23 per ... Read more
BRAC aspires to continue catalytic role in reducing inequalities
The top management of BRAC on Monday expressed intention to play catalytic role for reducing inequalities and discrimination through building stronger relations between the state and social entities. ‘Bureaucratic process of the implementation of development projects is a major problem,’ Hossain Zillur Rahman, chairperson of BRAC Bangladesh governing body, said at a
Mobile internet users in Bangladesh can now carry forward their data
Mobile phone users in Bangladesh will now be able to carry forward their mobile data. This landmark announcement comes from Mustafa Jabbar, Minister of Telecom today after the government introduces a new directive at the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission’s (BTRC) premises. During the launch, Mustafa Jabbar informed that users were having issues with
11 personalities, institution to get Swadhinata Padak 2022
The government has picked 10 individuals and one institution for “Swadhinata Padak 2022” (Independence Award), for their outstanding contributions to the country. This information was disclosed through a notification signed by Additional Secretary (Committee and Economic) Md Zillur Rahman Chowdhury today
Lab test found no toxicity in Napa syrup samples: DGDA
Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) has said that they are yet to know the reason behind the deaths of two Brahmanbaria siblings as police are still investigating the incident. However, they have found no harmful ingredient in other Napa syrup samples — of the same batch number — collected from Maa Pharmacy in Brahmanbaria
Film director Azizur Rahman passes away
Legendary film director Azizur Rahman passed away in Toronto, Canada last night. He was 82. He breathed his last around 11:30pm on Monday, Bangladesh time. Bangladesh Film Directors’ Association president Sohanur Rahman Sohan confirmed the news to media. ‘Azizur Rahman’s daughter Alia Rahman Bindi informed me that his
Govt slashes 5% vat on edible oil at retail level: Cabinet Secretary
NBR asked to assess if import duty on it can be reduced ahead of Ramadan Cabinet has asked National Board of Revenue to work on whether import duty on edible oil can be reduced ahead of Ramadan. “The import duty is 15%. NBR has been asked to check how much of it can be reduced,” ... Read more
SIBL wins Bangladesh Innovation Award-2022
Social Islami Bank Ltd (SIBL) won the Bangladesh Innovation Award-2022 in the category of “Best Innovation–Finance Innovation in Banks” by Bangladesh Innovation Conclave recently. Zafar Alam, managing director of the bank, received the award from Salman F Rahman, private industry and investment adviser to the prime minister at Le Meridien in
Premier Bank honours SME women entrepreneurs
Premier Bank honoured women entrepreneurs for their contribution to the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector on the occasion of the International Women’s Day at the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel last week. Md Obaidul Hoque, executive director of the SME and special programmes department at the
Railway halts online train ticket sales from Mar 21-25
It will sell tickets only at counters for 5 days from March 21 Bangladesh Railway is going to sell all tickets only at counters for five days from March 21 to March 25 due to handing over of online ticket selling system to new company. During these five days advance tickets could be bought before ... Read more
Vidya Balan’s epic response to a user who asked her about weight
Vidya Balan is one of the most promising actresses in Bollywood. Time and again, she had proved her acting prowess in movies such as Sherni, The Dirty Picture, Kahaani, and others. As the actor is gearing up for the release of her latest flick ‘Jalsa’, she organised an ‘Ask Me anything’ session. Being active on ... Read more
Wrestling Legend Scott Hall in serious condition after suffering three heart attacks
Desperate conditions for Scott Oliver Hall, former WWE wrestler and legend. The 63-year-old suffered three heart attacks in recent days and is hospitalized in intensive care in a Georgia hospital. According to international media, Hall’s heart problems occurred following a hip operation last week. Wrestling website PWTorch explains that the champion “suffered severe complications
Aamir Khan breaks silence over affair rumours
Bollywood star Aamir Khan and producer Kiran Rao announced their divorce last year after 15 years of marriage. Soon after their announcement, users of social media went on to Fatima Sana Shaikh’s profile and started trolling and blaming her for Aamir Khan and Kiran’s divorce. Earlier, there had been rumours of the Dangal co-stars romance ... Read more
SC asks Nipun, Zayed to strictly follow stay order
The Supreme Court on Monday directed actors Zayed Khan and Nipun Akhter to strictly follow its chamber judge’s order over holding office of general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association (BFAA). A bench of Appellate Division of the SC headed by Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique passed the order while hearing a contempt of court ... Read more
William Hurt: Marvel star and Oscar-winning actor dies at 71
The Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, known for his roles in “Broadcast News” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” has died at the age of 71, it’s been reported. The star’s son, Will, took to social media to share the news and ask for privacy. The post read: “It is with great sadness that the Hurt ... Read more