Luxurious furniture and home décor retail Penthouse Livings has officially launched Boca Do Lobo of Portugal in Bangladesh on 11th February 2022. Boca do Lobo is a brand known for using ancient fine craftsmanship techniques to create unexpected pieces of contemporary design. Each piece carries the imprint of
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HC stays appellate board’s decision against Zayed Khan
The High Court on Monday stayed the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association election appeal board’s decision that declared actress Nasrin Akhter Nipun as the general secretary of the organisation unopposed, disqualifying actor Zayed Khan as a candidate. The court also asked the election appeal board headed by film director Sohanur Rahman Sohan to explain within seven
realme 9i smartphone to launch in Bangladesh on Feb 14
Smartphone brand realme is gearing up to introduce the first phone facilitated with Snapdragon 680 6nm chipset in the Bangladeshi market for the smartphone users, said a press release. realme 9i, the first offering from their 9 series in 2022, will be launched in the local market on February 14, 2022 through an online launching ... Read more
Misha gave it generously: Ilias Kanchan and Nipun take oaths
Former president Misha Saudagar, who lost from the Misha-Zayed panel in the Bangladesh Film Artiste’s Association election, held on 28 januay 2022, administered the oath to the newly elected president Ilyas Kanchan of the organization at the open premises of BFDC on Sunday evening. People around the ceremony became amazed with this. Many expressed excitement ... Read more
Zayed Khan’s candidature canceled, Nipun elected new General Secretary
Finally, the Appellate Board has rejected the candidature of Zayed Khan and declared Nipun as the General Secretary. Sohanur Rahman Sohan, head of the appellate Board, announced the disqualification of both Zayed Khan and executive panel member Chunnu, through a press conference today. “We have found enough evidence to prove that
Ilias Kanchan elected President, Zayed Khan General Secretary
Ilias Kanchan and Zayed Khan were elected President and General Secretary respectively in yesterday’s Film Artistes’ Association election for 2022-24 term. A total of 43 candidates contested for 21 posts in the election. Among others, 41 candidates contested in two panels named Elias Kanchan-Nipun panel and Misa-Zayed panel. Elias Kanchan and Misha Sawdagar contested for ... Read more
Number of mobile connections nears 18cr
The number of connections of the country’s four mobile phone operators increased by 16.7 lakh to 17.86 crore at the end of August, according to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission data. The number of mobile internet connections also rose by 17.2 lakh in August. The BTRC data showed that the number of mobile phone
All univs likely to open this month
Education minister Dipu Moni on Monday informed the cabinet meeting that all universities across the country would be able to reopen and resume academic activities by this month. She said that the universities were taking all preparations to the end but renovation of residential halls was taking time as all universities — both public and ... Read more
Bangladesh make winning start in SAFF
Bangladesh made a winning start in the 2021 SAFF Championship as they beat a 10-man Sri Lanka by a solitary goal in the opening match of the five-nation tournament at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives on Friday. This was a rare win for the men in red and green as this
SSC exams from Nov 14, HSC from Dec 2
This year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations will start from November 14 and December 2 respectively. The Secondary and Higher Education Division of the education ministry published the exams’ schedules on its website today
vivo launches Y21 with Tk 10 lakh prize offer
Chinese technology company vivo has launched the vivo millionaire activity in Bangladesh that gives users a chance to win exciting cash prizes worth Tk 10 lakh, said a press release. This activity will be applicable for pre-order and first-sales week customers who will purchase Y21 from any vivo authorised outlets at the official
Scientists expect Kakila will roam into water again
Freshwater garfish, known as Kakila in Bangladesh, once found in open water bodies, especially in rivers, canals, haors etc., is a delicious fish that is rich in nutrients, but now it is almost extinct, due to the effects of climate, natural disasters and various man-made habitats, damage to breeding grounds and the number of the ... Read more
Dr Md. Sabur Khan honored as a Board Member of Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS)
Founder & Chairman of Daffodil International University (DIU) Bangladesh, Dr Md. Sabur Khan has been honoured as a Board Member of Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS); announced in the recent Annual General Assembly held in Istanbul, Turkey. Being the Board Member of EURAS, Dr Khan will contribute to the advancement of the mission of EURAS by setting ... Read more
Medical colleges in Bangladesh resume in-person classes
First, second and final year students of all medical colleges and other health institutions across the country resumed their in-person classes yesterday with much enthusiasm after about one and a half years. All educational institutions, including all 43 public and 70 private medical colleges and about 40 health education institutes, were closed on March 17 ... Read more
Kids’ joy brings schools to life
School and college compounds across the country sprang into life once again as students stepped inside classrooms after 543 days of closure caused by the pandemic. Relief, excitement and joy were writ large on the faces of students who once more resumed an activity that had seemed so natural until Covid-19 turned their worlds upside ... Read more
No rule on addressing govt officials as ‘sir/ madam’: State minister
There is no rule that mandates that a government official must be addressed as “sir” or “madam”, State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain said today. “I’ve repeatedly said that misconduct is tantamount to corruption,” he said while replying to a question at a ‘meet the press’ event organized by
Tigers eye series win in 3rd T20I against NZ
Bangladesh national cricket team is looking forward to carry on their winning streak against New Zealand as the hosts take on the visitors in their third of the five-match Twenty20 series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium today. With already 2-0 up in the series, the Tigers can register their maiden T20 series win over the ... Read more
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
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
FB pays Tk 2.27cr in VAT for July in Bangladesh
Facebook filed value-added tax worth Tk 2.27 crore against its business in the month of July in Bangladesh on Tuesday. For July, Facebook Ireland Limited paid Tk 2,64,91,643, Facebook Payments International Limited Tk 16,785 and Facebook Technologies Ireland Limited paid Tk 2,294 in VAT. Earlier in June, Facebook was the first non-resident organisation to file VAT returns