Kabir Humayun: Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Sayeed Khokon yesterday vowed to present a traffic congestion free, safe and environment friendly city to the citizens within next two years. The mayor told the journalists after the first meeting of the committee to introduce and coordinate the activities for bus route nationalisation and company based bus…
After a magnificent victory over Pakistan, motivated Tigers are ready to roar again as they face India in the final of ACC Asia Cup scheduled to be held tomorrow (Friday) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in United Arab Emirates (UAE). The match kicks off at 5.30 pm (BST). An injury hit Bangladesh stunned Pakistan as…
AFP In a remote corner of northwestern Spain, a small town has set itself the ultimate weight loss challenge: by early 2020, its residents must shed 100,000 kilos (220,500 pounds). Gone are bacon and fried calamari from the diets of thousands of residents in Naron who are taking to sport again as part of a…
A no-deal Brexit might cause severe harm to British economy, risking one in 10 British firms going bankrupt, a recent report suggested. Failure to reach a deal with the European Union (EU) before March could cause delays at British customs due to an increase in paperwork and checks. According to a survey of more than…
AFP Their governments might not be ready for talks, but that did not stop Pakistan’s Mohammad Basheer opening his heart, and his wallet, to ensure India’s most recognised cricket fan Sudhir Kumar could be at the Asia Cup. The 37-year-old Kumar, from Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has travelled all over the world supporting India but was resigned…
Arafat Hasan: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said on Wednesday he was willing to “shake hands” with his US counterpart Donald Trump “despite the differences”. The socialist leader made an unexpected visit to the UN General Assembly in New York to “defend his country”. “Despite the differences… I would be willing to reach out my hand…
M Humayun Kabir: Heads of state and international agencies have expressed optimism that Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will form the government again through winning the next general elections. The forecast came after the premier held separate meetings with them in New York on Wednesday, reports BSS. “In general, all of them expressed the hope…
M Humayun Kabir: US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said a group of North Korean hackers intruded into the Bangladesh Bank’s computer network through job applications online. The hackers emailed to the Bangladesh Bank and other commercial banks in the country with job applications and zip files full of malwares to take control of Society…
Desk Report An Indian IT service provider has recently opened its office in Dhaka, aiming to expand its business mainly in the country’s growing readymade garment (RMG) industry, reports Financial Express. “Bangladeshi garment exporters are competing with the best in the world and therefore they need to rapidly respond to a changing environment,” said Managing…
Desk Report Many roadside trees from Dhaka Airport bus stand to Jasimuddin point of Uttara are being fallen. However, speculation grows over which authority, for what reason and who is chopping down the trees. Both Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Roads and Highways Department (RHD) officials claim none of them are cutting those down,…