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Bangladesh berths 2nd in S Asian applications

Dhaka, March 4 -- A record number of Bangladeshis sought asylum in European countries in 2024, despite facing an overwhelming rejection rate. Data released by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EU... Read More


Dhaka debunks USAID $29m funding controversy

Dhaka, March 4 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has refuted claims that a USAID-funded $29 million project in Bangladesh was awarded to an organisation owned by two individuals, stating that the all... Read More


Massive win for Gulshan Cricket Club in DPL Cricket

Dhaka, March 4 -- Gulshan Cricket Club recorded a massive 107 runs victory over Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited in their first match of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) Cricket at the Bangladesh ... Read More


India brace for 'nervy times' against Australia in semi-final

Dhaka, March 4 -- Rohit Sharma warned his India team Monday to expect "fightbacks" and "nervy times" against Australia in the Champions Trophy last four in a rematch of the 2023 ODI World Cup final.In... Read More


Tahsin beats his Norway rival in 6th round

Dhaka, March 4 -- FIDE Master (FM) Tahsin Tajwar Zia defeated International Master (IM) Aksel Bu Kvaloy of Norway in the sixth round of World Junior (U-20 Years) Chess Championship, which is now being... Read More


Nachiketa Ghosh's songs in Tinni's voice

Dhaka, March 4 -- Nachiketa Ghosh was one of India's most acclaimed music directors and composers. He mainly composed songs in Bengali, Hindi and Odisha languages. He has taken modern music to a new l... Read More


Legal action to be taken to recover FDC's dues

Dhaka, March 4 -- Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) has been in a bad state for a long time. FDC's employees are seen protesting for not getting their salaries. To reinvigorate FDC, the s... Read More


Farooki is fine as an adviser, not being childish: Prince Mahmud

Dhaka, March 4 -- After just five and a half months, Syed Jamil Ahmed has stepped down from his position as the Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Since this announcement, the interim ... Read More


EU increases humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees

Dhaka, March 4 -- The European Commission has announced an allocation of €76 million in humanitarian aid to support those affected by major crises in South and Southeast Asia. A significant por... Read More


Pak-Afghan border crossing closed after clashes

Dhaka, March 4 -- Pakistani and Afghan security forces clashed on Monday at the recently shuttered main border crossing between the two countries, killing at least one combatant and injuring several, ... Read More