Agami Netrakona Chapter (ANC) organized an Iftar party and distributed Eid Gifts to the Dalit community children in Shararitu, Netrakona to sharing Eid happiness with them. Civil society members, cultural activists from different organizations, student leaders, ANC volunteers, and other officials attended the programme. Abdur Rahman Khan, Director of Field Operation of
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Rain likely to dampen Eid celebrations
Bangladesh Metorological Department forecast rain in different areas across the country on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims, reports UNB. "On Tuesday, the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, showers are likely to occur more or less everywhere across the country ," said Hafizur Rahman,a meteorologist of Bangladesh Meteorological Department. In
Historic May Day observed in Bangladesh
The Historic May Day was observed in Bangladesh on Sunday as elsewhere across the world with due respect. This year, the theme for this historic day in Bangladesh was "Sramik-Malik Ekota, Unnoyoner Nischoyota'' (roughly translated reads: Workers-owners unity, assurance of development). May Day, also known as the International Workers' Solidarity Day,
Ex-finance minister AMA Muhith dies
Former finance minister and the Awami League advisory council member AMA Muhith breathed his last early Saturday. Muhith, 88, passed away at a city hospital at 12:56am, family sources said. His first janaza will be held at Gulshan Azad Mosque at 10:30am and the second at 11:30am at the Parliament premises, Momen
Cricketer Mosharraf dies of brain cancer
Former cricketer Mosharraf Hossain Rubel lost his battle against brain cancer on Tuesday, breathing his last around 5pm, sources close to his family confirmed. He was aged 40. He was taken to a hospital in the capital when his condition deteriorated, but the doctors pronounced him dead on arrival. Rubel was first
Covid-19 affected every SDG pillar
The global coronavirus pandemic has affected every Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) pillar, almost all indicators and posed a multitude of challenges for the vulnerable, the Citizen's Platform for SDGs has observed. According to a recent Centre for Policy Dialogue study, the impact of the Covid-19 health crisis - that evolved into
Quader urges bizman to refrain from making hefty profits
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today urged the business community to refrain from doing hefty profits making the people hostage during the month of Holy Ramadan. "We urge the business community not to be greedy and not to pocket hefty profits making the people
Banks urged to invest more in capital market
The securities regulator on Wednesday urged all banks to make fresh investment within their existing scope to support the ailing stock market. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) suggested the banks three specific ways of making investment afresh as it held a meeting with the listed banks' CFOs (chief financial
Air travelers opinion poll to elect Airline of the Year launched
To elect the best airlines operating in Bangladesh in different service categories, a frequent flyers’ opinion poll ‘’Airline of the Year 2022’’ has been launched by the Bangladesh Monitor, the premier travel and tourism publication of the country. Leading online travel agency (OTA) Trip Love has joined the initiative this year
UCB holds Rajshahi & Rangpur zone business review meeting
A business review meeting of United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB) consisting the managers of Rajshahi & Rangpur zone was held on 09 March 2022 at Rajshahi. The business review meeting was presided by Mr. Mr. Arif Quadri, Managing Director & CEO of UCB. Among others Additional Managing Director Mr. Nabil Mustafizur Rahman;