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Prof Zubaidur Rahman appointed Islami Bank chairman

Dhaka, July 23 -- Professor M Zubaidur Rahman has been appointed as the Chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. The Board of Directors elected him to the position on Wednesday. Prior to this, he ser... Read More


Venus Williams, 45, Becomes Oldest Woman Since Navratilova to Win Singles Match

Dhaka, July 23 -- Venus Williams made a triumphant return to singles tennis on Tuesday night, defeating 23-year-old Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open and becoming the second-oldest woman in histo... Read More


US olympic committee bars transgender women from Women's Sports in line with Trump order

Dhaka, July 23 -- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women's events at the Olympic level, citing compliance with an executive ... Read More


Gill accuses England of breaching 'spirit of cricket' ahead of 4th Test

Dhaka, July 23 -- Tensions are mounting ahead of the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford, with India captain Shubman Gill accusing the hosts of violating the "spirit of the game" dur... Read More


7 from a family among 8 killed in microbus-truck collision in Natore

Natore, July 23 -- Eight people, including seven members of a family, were killed in a head-on collision between a microbus and a truck on Bonpara-Hatikumrul Highway in Baraigram upazila of Natore dis... Read More


Rizwana urges developed nations to fulfill climate responsibilities

, July 23 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday asked global stakeholders to embrace nature-based solutions while holding developed countries accountable for their climate responsibi... Read More


Govt approves import of fertilisers, LNG cargoes, other goods

Dhaka, July 23 -- The government on Wednesday approved several major procurement proposals involving the import of fertilisers, LNG cargoes, wheat, and lentils worth Tk 2,810 crore to meet the country... Read More


Nepalese Ambassador meets CHT Affairs Adviser

Dhaka, July 23 -- Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanashyam Bhandari on Wednesday called on Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma and discussed issues of mutual interest. During t... Read More


Human chain by Biri workers in Tangail demanding strengthening of Tobacco control law

Dhaka, July 23 -- A human chain was held on Wednesday in front of the Tangail District Press Club demanding the strengthening of the tobacco control law to ensure public health and advance the goal of... Read More


Postponed HSC exams of July 22, 24 rescheduled to Aug 17, 19

, July 23 -- The postponed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent exams scheduled for July 22 and 24 have been rescheduled to August 17 and August 19, respectively. Chief Adviser's Pre... Read More