On Jan. 7, 2024, in a rural area of northwestern Bangladesh, a nilgai, the largest species of Asian antelope, crossed the border from India. It never crossed back. When villagers in Ranisankail subdistrict, Thakurgaon district, found out about the nilgai, also known as the blue bull, “they chased the animal and caught
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Tribute to Palestinians in Bangladesh vs Palestine World Cup Qualifiers
During the recent World Cup qualifying match between Bangladesh and Palestine, a touching tribute unfolded as a section of the audience conveyed their condolences and solidarity with Palestinians. Amidst the fervor of the game, spectators raised Palestinian placards, using the platform to protest the ongoing brutality in Gaza perpetrated by
Bangladesh plans increased investment to stimulate pvt sector
Bangladesh's Finance Ministry is tackling what it identifies as one of its most formidable challenges: significantly amplifying public expenditure to catalyse sustained growth within the private sector. An official document from the ministry underscores that, in comparison to other economies, Bangladesh's government spending as a percentage of GDP markedly trails, thereby
Bangladesh’s Afghanistan tour rescheduled
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday announced that their all-format away series against Afghanistan in July has been rescheduled. Afghanistan Cricket Board was expected to host Bangladesh for two Tests along with three ODIs and three T20Is following the ICC T20 World Cup. "The away series against Afghanistan will be rescheduled after
Bangladesh get Shakib boost to level Test series against SL
A toxic tide threatens Bangladesh’s water lifeline beneath the surface
Imagine a mother in a rural village drawing water from a well with her pitcher. This seemingly ordinary water holds her family’s future — for drinking, cooking and bathing. But beneath the surface lurks a hidden threat: contamination by arsenic, salinity and heavy metals, silently poisoning the lifeline for millions
Pollution causes 272,000 premature deaths in Bangladesh annually: WB
Bangladesh faces alarming levels of pollution and environmental health risks that disproportionately harm the most vulnerable people - the poor, children under-5, the elderly, and women, says a new World Bank report. Bangladesh Country Environmental Analysis finds air pollution, unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene, and lead exposure cause over 272,000
Bangladesh advances on economic foundation laid under Mujib’s leadership, DU VC says at PKSF event
Sheikh Hasina has made Bangladesh a role model for economic development by working on the foundation laid by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman during his three-and-a-half-year rule. Speakers said this at a discussion on 'Father of the Nation Bangabandhu's historical leadership and country's development' organized at PKSF
Bangladesh on track to become a developing country: Dr Mustafizur
Distinguished fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Dr Mustafizur Rahman said that Bangladesh is doing well in all the indicators to be promoted from the least developed country status to a developing country. "If everything goes well, by November 2026, Bangladesh will come under the category of a developing
OPPO celebrates 10 years in Bangladesh
OPPO proudly has announced the global celebration of its 20th anniversary alongside the tenth anniversary of OPPO Bangladesh, symbolizing a decade of relentless innovation, creativity, and excellence within the smartphone industry. OPPO unveiled the A38 (6GB) at the same price as the current A38 (4GB). Boasting revolutionary features such as