Bangladesh
Islami Bank inaugurates Shyambazar sub-branch
Islami Bank Bangladesh inaugurated its Shyambazar sub-branch – under Sadarghat Branch – on Wednesday.
British Hollywood actress Gugu named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on Wednesday announced the appointment of British actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw as its newest global Goodwill Ambassador.
Students withdraw blockade after assurance of exam continuation
Students of seven colleges affiliated with the Dhaka University withdrew their protest progamme shortly after the Education Ministry announced on Wednesday afternoon that their ongoing examinations would continue.
Quality of Central Police Hospital to be raised to international standards: IGP
The Central Police Hospital (CPH) would be converted into an international standard one, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed on Wednesday said.
12th anniversary of Pilkhana carnage on Thursday
The 12th anniversary of the atrocious carnage at the Pilkhana BDR (now BGB) headquarters in the capital will be observed on Thursday.
IGP ‘kind enough’, says BNP
BNP on Wednesday claimed that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed assured them of extending cooperation in holding their party’s programmes chalked out to celebrate the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s Independence.
PBI asked to probe case against cricketer Nasir, his wife
A Dhaka court on Wednesday directed the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to investigate a case filed against Bangladesh National Team cricketer Nasir Hossain and his newlywed wife Tamima Sultana.
Bangladesh-Japan Joint PPP platform meeting held with focus on important projects
The 4th Bangladesh-Japan Joint PPP platform meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday highlighting important projects presented by the Japanese side.
Month-long virtual exhibition ‘The Black Story set to begin Thursday
In light of the global Black Lives Matter movement, a month-long virtual interactive exhibition titled ‘The Black Story’ will begin on Thursday.
Cabinet body clears proposal to purchase 30,000MT urea
The Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase approved four proposals, including the procurement of 30,000 metric tons (MT) of bagged granular urea fertiliser from Karnaphuli Fertiliser Company Ltd (Kafco) at a cost of Tk 90.72 crore.