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Ostapenko dumps Swiatek out of Qatar Open to set up Anisimova final

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Three-times defending champion Iga Swiatek was bundled out of the Qatar Open by Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, who beat the Polish second seed 6-3 6-1 in the semi-finals on Friday to set ... Read More


Women in journalism vulnerable to cyber abuse

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Women engaged in "ideological" professions, such as journalism and human rights activism, are facing a higher rate of cyberattacks, according to a survey by the non-governmental orga... Read More


Bangladesh prepares for Post-LDC economy

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- As Bangladesh prepares for its graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026, efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and further integrate into the global ... Read More


Forex card transactions soar to Tk 834cr in December

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Foreign currency transactions through cards soared to Tk 834 crore in December 2024, the highest recorded for the year, driven by increased outbound travel by Bangladeshis during the... Read More


Trump refutes US role in Bangladesh regime change

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The Trump administration has denied any involvement in regime change in Bangladesh following the mass uprising led by students in July and August. During a joint press conference wi... Read More


CA calls for consensus on reform proposals in new phase

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus stated on Saturday that the first phase of the interim government has concluded, and the second phase has now begun with the initiation of meet... Read More


People won't forgive us if justice is denied

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Bangladesh's interim government leader has vowed that key figures from the ousted Sheikh Hasina regime will not escape justice. Muhammad Yunus told The National that the former prim... Read More


Holy Shab-e-Baraat observed

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, was observed throughout the country with due religious fervor and devotion Friday night. On the occasion, the Islamic Foundation (IF) ch... Read More


Adani to restore full power supply to BD soon

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- India's Adani Power has agreed to fully restore the supply from its 1,600 MW power plant in India to Bangladesh within a few days after a three-month pause. However, the company has... Read More


'Many of masterminds still at large'

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Many of the masterminds behind the Pilkhana massacre are still at large and efforts are underway to bring them to justice, said Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman said yesterday. Speak... Read More