Minorities Live In Fear As Allegations Of Forced Conversions Rise In Pakistan

The tiny community of Hindus and Christians continues to live in fear as incidents of forced conversions of under-aged girls are on the rise in Pakistan, especially in Sindh. Human rights activists are concerned that forced conversions and marriages take place under threat and violence in Pakistan. In March 2022, 18-year-old Hindu

Govt making joke about constitution: Nazrul

BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Friday alleged that the government is making a joke about the constitution. "What have you (govt) started? You talk about the constitution. You're actually making a joke about the constitution. It's written in the constitution to establish socialism, but you practice free market economy.

Presence of vast Rohingyas in Bangladesh not tenable: Momen

 Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said prolonged presence of 1.2 million displaced Rohingya population in Bangladesh is "not tenable" in any consideration. The Foreign Minister referred to the negative impacts of impasse in repatriation of the displaced Rohingyas, leading to various security challenges for Bangladesh and the region. "Bangladesh is

Country almost self-sufficient in cardiac treatment: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said the country's health sector has witnessed significant progress despite various limitations over the last 14 years. "Bangladesh is now almost self-sufficient in cardiac care. Bangladesh has the capacity to treat 95 to 98 percent of cardiovascular diseases as skilled manpower, modern technology and equipment

HSBC-Mayor’s Cup school badminton tournament starts

The Hongkong Shanghai Bank (HSBC) Bangladesh, in partnership with DNCC and Bangladesh Badminton Federation, is organizing HSBC-Mayor's Cup School Badminton-2023. Students from schools across Dhaka are gathering at Banani Kamal Ataturk Playground for the three-day long competition. The tournament is going to provide an opportunity for budding badminton players from different English

SJIBL holds EC meeting

Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) held its 847th meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) on 22nd February 2023 at corporate head office of the bank, a press release said Friday. The meeting was presided over by Akkas Uddin Mollah, chairman of EC of the bank. Vice- chairman of the committee,

Bikroy participates in BASIS SoftExpo 2023

Bikroy is participating for the first time in the largest regional technological exposition, BASIS SoftEXpo 2023, a press release said Friday. It is the largest annual exhibition of technology innovation and solutions in Bangladesh, showcasing the progress of various software, IT and ITES institutions in the country. The theme of