Sunday, 01 Dec, 2024

Bangladesh

Raymond Salomonn makes powerful Australia Day film

<p><strong>Bangladeshi-Australian team create powerful Australia day DOCO First Nations film &ldquo;What is Australia Day?&rdquo; for Canberra Short Film Fest finals.</strong></p> <p>The amazing and provocative short film about Australia Day and their First Nations people has made the final cut for the

BAJUS urges govt to reconsider 11 proposals in budget FY24

<p><strong>Although the proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year (FY) showed a ray of hope, the expectations of the jewelry industry were not fulfilled. Eleven out of the 12 proposals made by the Jewelers Association of Bangladesh (BAJUS), were not taken into consideration in the budget.</strong></p> <p>The

Bangladesh's Efforts, Electricity Coverage, Global Crisis and Local Challenges 

<p><strong>Bangladesh, a rapidly developing nation, has been struggling to meet its burgeoning energy demands. The recent resumption of the Payra Power Plant, after a 20-day hiatus due to coal shortage, underscores the country&#39;s ongoing struggle and its relentless pursuit of energy security.</strong></p>

The Perilous Path of Journalism in Bangladesh

<p><strong>Over the years, Bangladesh has evolved into a hazardous terrain for journalism. Choosing this profession in the country is not just risky, but also fraught with danger.</strong></p> <p>According to the United Nations, &ldquo;Journalism is one of the most dangerous professions in the world.&rdquo;

Met office forecasts dry weather over country

<p><strong>Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (January 2) predicted weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>According to the BMD bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur over the country from midnight to morning and it may continue till noon

Bangladesh reports 22 Covid cases in 24 hours

<p><strong>Bangladesh reported 22 fresh cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours till Monday (May 20) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).</strong></p> <p>With the new numbers, the country&#39;s total fatalities rose to 29,495 and caseload to 20,50,265, said the DGHS.</p>

Netherlands win toss and chooses to bowl first against Bangladesh

<p><strong>Netherlands have elected to field first against Bangladesh after winning the toss as both sides from Group D have pulled up their socks to race for entering the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup 2024 in the match being played at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, on Thursday.</strong></p> <p>Bangladesh: 1

Bangladesh beat Netherlands by 25 runs

<p><strong>Bangladesh beat Netherlands by 25 runs in Group D of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown, St. Vincent on Thursday.</strong></p> <p>Inserted into bat by Dutch captain Scott Edwards, Bangladesh posted 159 runs courtesy of an unbeaten 64 runs from veteran Shakib Al Hasan. Tanzid

UNICEF expresses deep concern over flood condition in Sylhet

<p><strong>United Nations Children&#39;s Fund (UNICEF) expressed deep concern about the dire <a href="https://www.banglanews24.com/english/national/news/bd/149422.details"><span style="color:#c0392b">flood situation</span></a> unfolding in the north-eastern region of

BPSA urges media to be cautious when publishing news

<p><strong>Bangladesh Police Service Association (BPSA) has requested to exercise more caution and strictly follow journalistic ethics while publishing any report regarding the police force.</strong></p> <p>BPSA on Friday (June 21) issued a notification in this regard.&nbsp;</p> <p>According to

230 killed in road crashes during Eid journey: BRTA

<p><strong>A total of 230 people were killed and 301 injured in 235 road accidents across the country during the Eid-ul-Azha journey this year.</strong></p> <p>Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) Chairman Nur Mohammad Mazumder presented this information in a report during a press briefing on Tuesday (June

One more dengue patient dies; 34 hospitalized in 24hrs

<p><strong>Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded one dead and 34 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Wednesday (June 26) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).</strong></p> <p>During the period, 17 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka

IUB and ICMAB Forge Landmark Partnership 

<p><strong>Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 25, marking a new era of collaboration and opportunity for students and professionals.</strong></p> <p>The agreement was signed as part of

Home Minister recaps commitment of Bangladesh to contribute to UN Police

<p><strong>Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has reiterated the commitment and readiness of Bangladesh to contribute to the work of the UN Police meaningfully.</strong></p> <p>He made the commitment while speaking at the high-level session of the Fourth UN Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2024) at the United Nations

Bangladesh’s forex reserve reaches $27.15bn with IMF loan

<p><strong>Bangladesh received $1.115 billion in the third tranche of the $4.7 billion loan package allocated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reaching the country&rsquo;s forex exchange reserves $27.15 billion as of Friday. &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Md Mezbaul Haque, spokesperson of

Opposing India's railway network won't bring benefit: Hanif

<p><strong>Awami League Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif today (June 28) said opposing India&#39;s railway network through Bangladesh will not bring any benefit to the country.</strong></p> <p>He said while responding to queries made by journalists at his PTI road residence in Kushtia this

JS passes Tk 7,97,000cr budget for FY25

<p><strong>The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) passed the Taka 7,97,000 crore national budget for FY25 today (June 30), with a prime focus on maintaining economic stability and augmenting steps to materialise the government&#39;s &quot;Smart Bangladesh&quot; vision.</strong></p> <p>Despite the global volatile

Rise of social media shrinking traditional media

<p><strong>Youths growing up in the era of emerging technology and social media struggle to grasp the importance of mainstream media, as <a href="https://www.jagonews24.com/en/national/news/71949"><span style="color:#c0392b">genuine journalism</span></a> in Bangladesh has significantly

Backlog of 41 lakh cases in courts: Law Minister

<p><strong>Bangladesh has 41,09,755 cases pending in all courts, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq said on Sunday.</strong></p> <p>He revealed the information in parliament during a discussion of the proposal to cut allocation to the Law and Justice Division in the budget of the

Gold price dropped by Tk 1,073

<p><strong>Jewellers have lowered the price of gold by Tk 1,073 to Tk 1,17,281 per bhori in the market in Bangladesh amid a tariff drop on &lsquo;pure gold&rsquo;.</strong></p> <p>The standing committee on pricing and price monitoring of the Bangladesh Jeweller&rsquo;s Association (BAJUS) made the

IUB SBE fest highlights role of private universities in achieving vision 2041

<p><strong>The School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted a discussion titled &quot;Vision 2041 Smart Bangladesh: The Role of Private Universities,&quot; on June 24, at the IUB Auditorium in Dhaka as part of the two-day SBE Fest 2024.&nbsp;</strong></p>

Remittances hit three-year high to $23.92b in FY24

<p><strong>The country recorded inward remittance inflows worth $23.92 billion in the outgoing fiscal year (FY2023-24), the highest in the past three fiscal years, according Bangladesh Bank data released Monday.</strong></p> <p>The strong remittance inflow trajectory in recent months would help further prop up the

Pranay Verma underscores scopes for transforming cross-border electricity trade in the region

<p>High Commissioner Pranay Verma delivered a special address at the inaugural session of a Regional Workshop on &ldquo;Transforming Cross Border Electricity Trade and Regional Electricity Market for an Energy Secure South Asia&rdquo;, which was jointly organized by India&rsquo;s Research and Information System for Developing

Lithuania's envoy stresses collaboration in Bangladesh's tech sector

<p><strong>A high-level visit from Lithuania&#39;s Ambassador to India, Ms. Diana Mickevičienė, highlighted potential collaborations in Bangladesh&#39;s tech sector. Accompanied by her deputy, Mr. Žymantas Mozūralitis, the Ambassador visited Eskimi&#39;s Dhaka office during her two-day state

Cabinet okays procurement of Tk 609.28cr LNG from US 

<p><strong>The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) today (July 3) approved separate proposals for procuring one cargo LNG from US and 70,000 metric tons of fertilizer.</strong></p> <p>The approval came from a meeting held at the Cabinet Division Conference Room at Bangladesh Secretariat.</p>

Bangladeshi youth in Thakurgaon shot dead by BSF

<p><strong>A Bangladeshi youth was shot dead by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) allegedly along Baliadangi border in Thakurgaon early Friday (July 5).</strong></p> <p>Deceased Md. Raju Islam, 28, was son of Habib Ali of Gariali village under Boro Palashbari union of the upazila.</p> <p>Baliadangi

Gold price rises by Tk 1,610 per bhori

<p><strong>Jewellers have inflated the gold price by Tk1610 to Tk1,18,891 per bhori on the market in Bangladesh.</strong></p> <p>The standing committee on pricing and price monitoring of the Bangladesh Jeweller&rsquo;s Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a meeting on Sunday.</p> <p>The price

11.4pc found thalassemia carrier in Bangladesh: Survey

<p><strong>A survey of Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) that released today (July 7) said in Bangladesh, 11.4 percent people aged between 14 and 35 married and unmarried are thalassemia carrier. &nbsp;</strong></p> <p>&quot;Among the thalassemia carriers, 11.9 percent are male while 11.2 are

IUB’s Wasim Wins Gold in Amateur Kickboxing Tournament

<p><strong>Wasim Rayhan Bin Amzad, student of Marketing at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has recently become champion in an amateur kickboxing tournament.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The event, organized by Kings Combat, took place on June 7, 2024, at a gym in Badda, Dhaka. Wasim was awarded a gold medal

Bangladesh reports 15 Covid cases in 24 hours

<p><strong>Bangladesh reported 15 fresh cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours till Friday (July 12) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).</strong></p> <p>With the new numbers, the country&#39;s total fatalities rose to 29,498 and caseload to 20,51,207, said the DGHS.</p>