Modi belittled Bangladesh’s freedom fighters: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi belittled Bangladesh's independence, sovereignty and freedom fighters by claiming that December 16, 1971, was India's historic victory. "India arrogantly considers itself the master, as its Prime Minister Narendra Modi said December 16 was India's

Tensions mount at Ijtema ground as 2 dead in clashes

Authorities have tightened security in and around the Biswa Ijtema ground in Tongi to prevent any untoward incidents following violent clashes between two groups that left two people dead and many injured. A large contingent of the Army, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and other forces, along with

Tarique urges BNP men to prioritise reform over revenge

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged his party leaders and workers to respond to their oppressors by making the party's 31-point proposal a success, rather than resorting to reprisal and revenge. "If you want to respond to the injustice, oppression, and suppression that has been done to you, you

Fire breaks out at Korail slum in city

A fire broke out at Korail slum in Dhaka's Banani area on Sunday. The fire started at the slum around 4:05 pm and engulfed it, said Talha bin Jasim, station officer of Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD). On information, a firefighting unit reached the spot while seven others were on

GP launches limitless social & video packs

Grameenphone has unveiled an innovative offering in the mobile internet market with its Limitless Social & Video Packs under the recently launched Limitless Internet portfolio. For the first time, users can enjoy Limitless internet on specific platforms without worrying about data limits or speed restrictions, designed to enhance customer experience,

bKash grants scholarships for midwifery diploma students

  To facilitate educational opportunities for financially challenged yet talented students and to nurture a skilled workforce in the midwifery sector, bKash is awarding scholarships to 20 students enrolled in the Midwifery Education Program at the BRAC James P. Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University. As part of this scholarship initiative,

SEB hosts executive conference

Southeast Bank PLC (SEB) recently successfully hosted an Executive Conference on “Redefining the Future of Banking with Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Blockchain” at the Southeast Bank Training Institute, Dhaka. Honorable Chairman of the Bank, M.A. Kashem inaugurated the conference as the Chief Guest. Keynote speaker Khondkar Atique-e-Rabbani, FCA, Managing

KS Relief announces shelter,food projects for flood victims in Bangladesh

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KS Relief) announced on Wednesday that it is supporting a rehabilitation program in flood and cyclone affected areas of Bangladesh. The program, implemented by The Sunbulah Welfare Association of Bangladesh, aims to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with financial support from