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Mehidy five-for leads Tigers’ fightback

Mehidy Hasan Miraz took his 11th five-wicket haul in Test cricket to lead Bangladesh’s fightback on the second day of the ongoing first Test against Zimbabwe at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

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Government to distribute jute bags at subsidised rates

Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Saturday said jute bags would be provided to the public as an alternative to polythene shopping bags under a government initiative that includes subsidised distribution....

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Karmasangsthan Bank’s business dev meeting

‘Business Development Meeting-2025’ was held in Dhaka on Saturday with the participation of regional, branch managers and field officers of Karmasangsthan Bank’s Dhaka, Dhaka North, Gazipur and Narayanganj regions...

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Jasad faction for framework to continue reform talks in next JS

Leaders of the Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal–Jasad on Saturday proposed the formation of a dialogue framework under the national parliament to facilitate continued discussions on reform proposals to be left unimplemented during the interim government’s tenure.

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Karmasangsthan Bank holds meet at Mymensingh

Karmasangsthan Bank held ‘Business Development Meeting-2025’ in Mymensingh on Saturday with the participation of branch managers and field officers of Mymensingh, Netrakona and Kishoreganj regions.

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Mehidy wins BSPA Sportsperson of the Year award

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the BSPA Sportsperson of the Year 2024 award as the Bangladesh Sports Press Association awarded 11 sports person, one team and one organisation in 15 categories during a function at a city hotel on Friday.

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Taskin ruled out, Tanzim gets maiden call-up

Taskin Ahmed was ruled out due to an injury while Tanzim Hasan got his maiden Test call-up as the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced the squad for the first Test against Zimbabwe on Tuesday...

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Bangladesh inks Artemis Accords with NASA

Bangladesh has inked ‘Artemis Accords’ as a 54th country with the United States’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration focused on non-military space exploration...

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Tanzid hits hundred in Rupganj’s win

Tanzid Hasan smashed a blistering 103* off 59 as Legends of Rupganj thrashed Partex Sporting Club by 10 wickets in the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at the BKSP-3 on Monday...

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Mehidy backs young guns to shine against Zimbabwe

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz believes that the forthcoming two-Test series against Zimbabwe will be a great opportunity for the young cricketers to showcase their skills...

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Mehidy hits ton to take Tamim-less MSC home

Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored a century while opening the innings in the absence of Tamim Iqbal — who left the field after suffering a heart attack during the match as Mohammedan Sporting Club beat Shinepukur Cricket Club by seven wickets in...

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Seizure of Shakib Al Hasan’s assets ordered

A metropolitan magistrate court in Dhaka on Monday ordered the authorities concerned to confiscate the properties of all-rounder cricketer and former Awami League lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan in a cheque dishonour case.

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Shakib cleared to bowl again 

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared to bowl again after successfully completing an independent reassessment on his third attempt.

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Stranded NASA astronauts return home, finally

Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that captured global attention and became a political flashpoint.

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Nurul, Shadman hit unbeaten tons

Nurul Hasan smashed his career-best innings to put Dhanmondi Sports Club back on winning track as they beat Shinepukur Cricket Club by 97 runs in the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at the BKSP-3 Ground on Sunday.

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What is unpleasant in deeds is, too, unpleasant in words

SOMETHING that is unpleasant to hear is also unpleasant to happen. This is what the Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner appears to have missed out on when on March 15 he requested journalists to use the phrase ‘repression on women’ instead of the word ‘rape’ in reports. The city police chief, who has attended as chief guest the inauguration...

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DWASA holds iftar party

The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority organised an iftar party at the WASA Bhaban of Karwan Bazar in Dhaka on Wednesday.

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BANGLADESH AT A CROSSROAD: Can the people restore democracy?

EVERY nation faces moments that define its future, crossroads where it must decide whether to cling to a broken past or embrace the promise of transformation. Bangladesh stands at such a crossroad. The July mass uprising was more than a protest; it was a declaration that the people refuse to be silent...

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Healthcare reforms must lead to universal health coverage

UNIVERSAL health coverage aims to provide everyone with essential healthcare services without financial strain. However, despite global pledges to achieve universal health coverage by 2030, more than half of the world’s population still lacks access to basic health services. The Health Care Financing Strategy 2012...

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Power of language: double-edged sword

As February marks the month of language, it is an opportune time to reflect on the profound significance of language in shaping societies, movements, and individual lives. Language, as a tool of communication, holds immense power — it can inspire revolutions, unite communities, or incite chaos. Yet, it is also a double-edged sword, capable of both creation and destruction...

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