The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Faruque Ahmed today held a meeting with the former captains of the country to know their opinions and suggestions on how to take the country's cricket forward. It was the former captain's first meeting with the BCB president, who was also a former captain. Gazi Ashraf
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Raid in Classic Tobacco in Pabna
A major raid was conducted at Classic Tobacco Limited in Ishwardi, Pabna, where law enforcement seized a significant quantity of locally produced counterfeit cigarettes, along with fake and reused banderols. The operation took place at 5.30 AM on Saturday at the factory located at Baraichara Tetultola mor, led by Ishwardi
Arrival of foreign commercial ships increases at Mongla Port
Arrival of commercial ships from different foreign countries to the Mongla Port, the second largest Sea port in the country, has increased for the last couple of weeks boosting its revenue earning. Sources close to the Mongla Port Authority (MPA) said at least 42 foreign commercial ships anchored at the port
Tax waiver to jack up solar initiatives in country
Not only 10 projects, now the Power Division is contemplating to set up many more solar power plants as it received the NBR's notification for reinstating the tax exemption on such private investment. Power Division officials said it is now certain the number of solar projects is going to be increased
Country looks to high-profile US team’s visit
Bangladesh looks forward to have a ‘multi-dimensional’ discussion as it prepares to welcome the first US delegation after the formation of interim government led by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on August 8. "The arrival of the first team of the United States (during this tenure) is a great reflection of
Country crawls back to normalcy after 200 killed in violence
Bangladesh was crawling back to normalcy with limited internet and office hours Wednesday after more than a week of chaos over student protests involving government job quotas. Nearly 200 deaths were reported in just over a week of violence. Most of the country remained without internet, but thousands of cars were
Country experiencing frequent power outages
Country facing high losses due to inadequate e-waste management
Global loss due to inadequate e-waste management practices amounts to $37 billion annually, with Bangladesh being a significant contributor, according to a study conducted by the International Telecommunication Union. The report “The Global E-WASTE Monitor 2024” published by the ITU, a specialized agency of the United Nations, Bangladesh is one of
Country becomes food surplus one for new tech: Palak
State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak Friday said agricultural output has increased many folds due to newly-invented technology and the availability of fertilizer, seed, and irrigation facilities, apart from the training imparted to farmers. "The availability of fertilizer, seed, and irrigation facilities, along with providing machineries
No more Rohingya will be allowed in country: Kamal
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal Friday said no more Rohingya or Myanmar national will be allowed to enter Bangladesh. He said this to journalists while visiting Ukhia Rohingya Camp in the district Friday morning. Asaduzzaman said weapons are being used in Rohingya camps while Rohingyas are divided into different groups and sub-groups. Border