Hefazat seeks abolition of women鈥檚 affairs reform commission
The Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh on Sunday called for abolition of the women affairs reform commission, a day after the commission submitted its report to the interim government.
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MIU admission fair begins
The admission fair for the summer 2025 semester of Manarat International University has started with a 50 per cent discount on admission fees...
Ways that govt should walk to bolster women鈥檚 rights
THE recommendations that the women鈥檚 affairs reforms commission, set up on November 18, 2024, put forth on April 19 for the government to effect appear assuring in that they are mostly meant to do away with the discrimination that exists in society against women. The commission has made 15 specific recommendations, which include the provision for equal rights...
Establishment of welfare state demanded
Politicians, academics and professionals on Saturday at a discussion in Dhaka demanded formation of a welfare state after the student-led mass uprising on August 5 after fall of the fascist Awami League government...
BGMEA enrolls 128 new RMG factories
About 113 readymade garment factory units under the membership of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association have been closed in the last 15 months, from January 2024 to March 2025...
Women affairs reform commission:聽Equal property聽right suggested
The Women Affairs Reform Commission on Saturday submitted 433 recommendations to the government, including the introduction of equal property rights for women, a uniform family code, and a separate and permanent women affairs commission.
Professor Yunus to be successful in bringing positive changes, hopes Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed the hope that very good things await the nation as interim government head Muhammad Yunus will succeed in addressing political and other problems...
Solanke penalty sends Spurs to Europa League semis
A first-half Dominic Solanke penalty sent Tottenham to a 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday and into the semi-finals of the Europa League 2-1 on aggregate.
United stun Lyon in nine-goal Europa League classic to reach semis
Manchester United came from 4-2 down in extra-time to beat Lyon 5-4 in a remarkable Europa League quarter-final to progress 7-6 on aggregate on Thursday.
Two-day remittance fair begins tomorrow in New York
The 4th Bangladesh Remittance Fair 2025 will begin in New York on Saturday with an aim to boost remittance flow from the US to Bangladesh...
Rice 'knew' Arsenal would dethrone Real Madrid
Declan Rice said Arsenal are on course for 鈥榮pecial things鈥� after beating Real Madrid 2-1 in the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday to cruise into the Champions League semi-finals 5-1 on aggregate.
'No problem' if Real Madrid replace me: Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti accepted Real Madrid may look to replace him as coach after Arsenal knocked out the Champions League holders in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.
Arteta's Arsenal come of age with Madrid masterclass
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side came of age as they dethroned Champions League kings Real Madrid with ease to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2009.
Ancelotti exposed as Real Madrid struggle to accommodate Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe's arrival at Real Madrid was envisioned to expand their Champions League domination, but he was muzzled by Arsenal as Los Blancos crashed out in the quarter-finals, leaving coach Carlo Ancelotti on the brink.
Arsenal beat Real to reach Champions League semis
Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid's superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a 2-1 victory on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals with a superb 5-1 aggregate triumph.
Inter dreaming of treble after reaching semis
Inter Milan鈥檚 treble dream聽is alive and kicking after reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday thanks to 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich, as the Serie A giants won a pulsating last-eight tie 4-3 on aggregate.
Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down
Country鈥檚 both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange on Wednesday plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities...
Barca through to Champions League semis despite Guirassy hat-trick
Barcelona are through to the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-3 aggregate win, despite losing 3-1 at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday with Serhou Guirassy hitting a hat-trick.
PSG survive Aston Villa scare to reach Champions League semis
Paris Saint-Germain survived a second half onslaught to beat Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate and reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-2 defeat on Tuesday.
BUFT welcomes new students
BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology hosted an orientation programme to welcome the newly admitted students of the spring semester-2025 on Tuesday...
7-day Baishakhi Fair begins at Bangla Academy
Under a joint initiative of Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation and Bangla Academy, 7-day Baisakhi Fair began on Bangla Academy premises in Dhaka...
Arsenal target Champions League glory to save season
Arsenal face Real Madrid on Wednesday with one foot already in the Champions League semi-finals but with the added pressure of knowing their entire season hinges on the result at the Bernabeu.
Kane and Bayern need killer instinct with home final at stake
Bayern Munich and Harry Kane head to Inter Milan on Wednesday needing a victory to reach the semi-finals and keep their dream of playing in a home Champions League final alive.
Mbappe leading Madrid comeback charge against Arsenal
Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid in search of Champions League glory, hoping to be on the right side of exactly the kind of magical night they need against Arsenal on Wednesday if they are to progress to the semi-finals.
Two people killed in Faridpur road accident
Two people died after a watermelon-laden truck lost control and hit a tree on the Dhaka-Khulna highway in Ghopghat area of Bagat Union in Madhukhali upazila of Faridpur on Tuesday morning...
Fakhrul hopes polls uncertainty to be resolved through dialogue
鈥榃e want to create a new Bangladesh through dialogue and unity. Undoubtedly, that unity will be possible among us..,鈥� he said two day before their meeting the chief justice鈥�
8 hurt in BNP factional clash for control of CNG stand
At least eight people were injured, including one bullet-hit, in a clash between two groups of Bangladesh Nationalist Party over occupation of a compressed natural gas-run vehicle stand at Ishwardi in Pabna on Sunday...
Journalist Shehabuddin Ahmed Nafa dies
Senior journalist and former chief reporter of The Daily Star Shehabuddin Ahmed Nafa died on Sunday early afternoon at a private hospital in Dhaka city...
Al-Arafah鈥檚 MD Farman, 3 others sent on leave
Al-Arafah Islami Bank has sent its managing director Farman R Chowdhury on a three-month mandatory leave...
Farakka Long March Day to be observed May 16
The International Farakka Committee Bangladesh will observe the Farakka Long March Day on May 16.