Fire at Shahbagh scrapyard under control

A fire that broke out at the scrapyard behind the Shahbag Police Station has been brought under control. The fire broke out around 2:45 on Tuesday (5 March), said Lima Khanam, duty officer of the Fire Service and Civil Defence control room.

Rajuk seals off 3 restaurants on Baily Road

Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) has sealed off some of the popular restaurants in a drive against fire safety negligence and anomalies at Bailey Road. The expedition was conducted on Tuesday (5 March) morning. The sealed restaurants are Sultan`s Dine, Nawabi Bhoj and Swiss Bakery of Bailey Road. The restaurants are situated a few metres away from the building which was engulfed in a fire on 29 February, said Muhammad Salman Farsi, assistant commissioner of Ramna zone

Mobile banking institutions alert law enforcement

In a concerning development last year, personal information of individuals registered with the country`s Smart National Identity Card (NID) system was reportedly available on several Telegram channels, with instances of buying and selling such data coming to light. A quarter with vested interest has recently emerged, engaging in the illicit trade of customer data. To elevate the prominence of such data trading, there have been attempts to associate the names of reputable mobile banking institutions. Sources indicate that what began with the exploitation of Telegram

39, 000 MT onion to be imported from India ahead of Ramadan

The government has approved the import of 39,000 metric tonnes of onion from India through Sonamajsid land port in Chapainawabganj to meet local demand ahead of holy Ramadan. Somir Ghosh, deputy director of Sonamasjid Land Port Plant Quarantine Center, confirmed the information on Tuesday (5 March).

AIIB likely to raise financing to Bangladesh

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is likely to raise its financing to Bangladesh in the coming years while the country is likely to be the first nation to receive climate finance from the multilateral development bank. "We don`t have any limits on our lending to Bangladesh right now. We can definitely take it up substantially and that was also my request to the Finance Minister," said AIIB acting vice-president Rajat Misra while replying to a query from a reporter after he made a courtesy call on Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali at his secretariat office here on Tuesday (5 March).

US honours Bangladesh Supreme Court lawyer Fawzia Karim

he United States has honoured Bangladesh Supreme Court lawyer Fawzia Karim Firoze with 2024 International Women of Courage Award. US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and First Lady Jill Biden hosted the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards ceremony at the White House on March 4 (US time). Other awardees are Benafsha Yaqoobi (Afghanistan), Volha Harbunova (Belarus), Ajna Jusić (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Myintzu Win (Myanmar), Martha Beatriz Roque Cabello (Cuba), Fátima Corozo (Ecuador), Fatou Baldeh

Stress management 101: Navigating academic pressure with poise

In the bustling realm of Bangladesh, a smaller world is hidden, one that encompasses students striving to reach their own finishing lines of success in a fiercely competitive race of academics. Expectations, deadlines, exams, and comparisons cause students to grapple with their abilities in an attempt to reach the finishing lines of this race. This ordeal of academia often establishes a daunting duo: stress and anxiety, with our minds frequently echoing their relentless affirmations of "what-ifs"—what if the A* is unachievable? What if I fail? What if I disappoint

Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan’s prime minister

Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as Pakistan’s new prime minister on Monday (4 March) after being elected a day earlier in a raucous parliamentary session.He held the same position from April 2022 to August 2023, replacing archrival Imran Khan who was kicked out of the job after a no-confidence vote. Shehbaz is the younger brother of three-time premier Nawaz Sharif.

Bangladesh face off Sri Lanka in 2nd T20 to stay alive in the series

Bangladesh vowed to stay alive in the three-match T20 International series as they take on Sri Lanka in the second match tomorrow on Wednesday (06 March) at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The match (Wednesday,06 March) starts at 6 PM.

BD face off Sri Lanka in 2nd T20 to stay alive in the series

Bangladesh vowed to stay alive in the three-match T20 International series as they take on Sri Lanka in the second match tomorrow (Wednesday) at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The match starts at 6 PM. The hosts suffered a heartbreaking three-run defeat in the first match despite a valiant effort of debutant Jaker Ali Anik and veteran Mahmudullah Riyad.

Tk 22 lakh attendance devices remain inoperative

Most of the biometric attendance devices installed in government primary schools across Raipur Upazila in Laksmipur district are non-functional, with some machines lying idle despite being in working condition. These devices, procured at a cost of Tk 2.2 million, are not being utilized effectively.

River lease casts shadow on environmental integrity

The Pabna district administration has sparked controversy by deciding to lease 31 parts of 10 rivers for fish farming, under the guise of reservoirs, defying the Ministry of Lands` instructions. Deputy Commissioner Asaduzzaman, also the President of the District Reservoirs Management Committee, issued a notice on January 14 inviting fishermen to apply for the lease, which spans three years. These 31 parts include segments of various rivers like Ichamati, Padma, Baral, Chiknai, Chandravati, Atrai, Gumani, Ruknai, Gohala, and Kageshwari.

RAJUK demolishes rooftop restaurant in Dhanmondi

Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) on Monday (4 March) demolished a rooftop restaurant situated at Gawsia Twin Peak building on Satmasjid Road in Dhanmondi due to lack of approval. During the drive led by RAJUK executive magistrate Tazina Sarwar, a total of 12 restaurants located in the building were also sealed off. The executive magistrate said the building was allowed to have offices, but the structure has no approval to set up restaurants.

Grameenphone prioritizes green energy solutions for a sustainable future

In pursuit of bridging the policy gap and advocating for Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) policies to achieve its climate target, Grameenphone hosted a panel discussion titled “Greening the Grid” at its corporate office in the capital Dhaka. The panel discussion aims to promote policy reforms concerning Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs) in Bangladesh, essential for supporting Grameenphone’s goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030, from the baseline year 2019.

Islamic song ‘Meherban’ crosses 100 million views

Globally popular Islamic song `Meherban` created history by crossing 100 million views on YouTube. Popular nasheed artist Munaem Billah has sung the song with lyrics and melody of Alfaz Hossen. This is the first time an Islamic song by a single Bangladeshi artist has crossed the milestone of 100 million views, which is a breakthrough moment in the field of Islamic music in Bangladesh.

Fire at S Alam’s Chattogram sugar mill still raging

Thirteen firefighting units are working to bring the blaze under control as flames are seen from inside the mill four hours after the fire broke out at the S Alam Refining Sugar Industries Limited at Isanagar in Karnaphuli upazila of Chattogram on Monday (4 March). Shoaib Hossain Munshi, warehouse inspector of Karnaphuli Fire Service, said the fire broke out at the sugar mill, owned by S Alam group, around 4 pm and spread soon.

12 mega projects to change country’s economy

In Bangladesh, a wave of transformational endeavours is sweeping the nation, with over a dozen mega projects poised to redefine its economic landscape. Envisioned as catalysts for monumental change, these ambitious initiatives hold the promise of reshaping the very fabric of Bangladesh`s economy. Proponents of these projects believe that their successful implementation will not only obliterate unemployment rates but also elevate Bangladesh to a position of prominence on the global stage. Yet, amid the fervour of anticipation, economists and experts caution that the timely completion of these projects

Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan’s prime minister after contentious vote

Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as Pakistan’s new prime minister on Monday (4 March) after being elected a day earlier in a raucous parliamentary session. He held the same position from April 2022 to August 2023, replacing archrival Imran Khan who was kicked out of the job after a no-confidence vote. Shehbaz is the younger brother of three-time premier Nawaz Sharif.

Children starving to death in northern Gaza hospitals

An aid mission to two hospitals in northern Gaza found horrifying scenes of children dying of starvation, amid dire shortages of food, fuel and medicines, the World Health Organization said Monday (4 March). WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the agency`s visits over the weekend to the Al-Awda and Kamal Adwan hospitals "were the first since early October 2023 despite our efforts to gain more regular access to the north of Gaza".

Govt put emphasis on peoples’ welfare: Lawmakers

Treasury bench lawmakers on Monday (4 March) said the present government is working for welfare of the people while BNP is working for forging their own fate. The present government, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been working relentlessly for development of the country and its people while BNP only think of their own fortune, said the lawmakers while taking part in general discussion on a thanksgiving motion on the President`s speech in the House with Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair.

Meat and eggs to be sold in trucks in Dhaka during Ramadan

he Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock will sell beef, chicken, and eggs in trucks in different spots of Dhaka city from March 10 on the occasion of the arrival of Holy Ramadan.The mobile trucks will sell beef at Tk 600 per kg, goat/mutton at Tk 900 per kg, dressed broiler chicken at Tk 280 per kg, and eggs at Tk 10.50 per piece. The Minister of Fisheries and Livestock Md. Abdur Rahman MP informed this to reporters in a press briefing on Monday (4 March).

Bad condition of the school, teachers and students in extreme suffering

Swashakandar Byangmari High School of Sayedpur Upazila of Nilphamari has suffered due to the widespread shortage of classrooms. Even in the 2nd period of establishment, it was not possible to arrange the necessary rooms as there was no government allocation. More than one and a half hundred students are studying in only 5 small rooms of the only semi-ripe Tinset Dochala building.

Norway to send ships to Bangladesh for recycling

Former climate and environment minister of Norway Erik Solheim, visited the Kabir Steel Ship Recycling Facilities in the Sonaichhari area of Sitakunda in Chattogram on Sunday (3 March). Former Climate and Environment Minister of Norway Erik Solheim, has expressed his support for sending Norwegian ships to Bangladesh for responsible recycling.

Bangladesh wants to import 9000 MW electricity from neighbors: Nasrul Hamid

State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that Bangladesh and India have a huge opportunity to work together for the development of the power and energy sector. “We want to import 9000 MW of electricity from the neighboring countries. The process to import hydro-electricity from Nepal and Bhutan has made a good advance," Hamid told the Indian High Commission in Bangladesh Pranay Verma when he called on him at his office in the ministry.

Arafat for ensuring transparency in disbursing grants for films

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat on Monday (4 March) said that the government is committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in the disbursement of government grants for film production. "More transparency and professionalism will be ensured in the disbursement of government grants for filmmaking," he said. According to an official release, the state minister said this at a view-exchange meeting with members of the `Script Selection Committee` and `Grant Disbursement Committee for full-length feature films at his ministry`s conference room in Bangladesh Secretariat.

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