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Labour reforms key to Bangladesh's economic growth: US delegation

The delegation concludes its visit to Bangladesh today

1d ago

Sastar Bazar: A relief for low-income families

Members of a voluntary organisation in Patuakhali town have been buying different vegetable items directly from the growers and selling those to consumers, especially low-income group people, at a cheaper price.

1d ago

Goods transport by lighter vessels: HC stays new policy for 6 months

The HC bench of Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Sikder Mahmudur Razi issued the order on Tuesday after hearing a writ petition filed by 11 lighter vessel-owning firms.

6d ago

Road construction work: Sand lifting threatens Kuakata reserve forest

Locals said that despite repeated complaints to the authorities concerned, nothing has been done so far

1w ago

TCB to sell potato from tomorrow

Consumers in Dhaka can purchase up to 3 kilogrammes (kg) of potatoes at Tk 40 per kg through 50 trucks deployed across the city

1w ago

Brazil's first lady insults Elon Musk ahead of G20 summit

Brazil's first lady Rosangela "Janja" da Silva on Saturday insulted Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, at an event ahead of the G20 summit in which she advocated tougher regulation of social media.

1w ago

Trump names vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. to head health dept

Moving quickly since his election last week, Trump has embarked on a campaign of political shock and awe as he rolls out an administration designed to upend -- and in some cases literally dismantle -- the US government.

1w ago

'Monsoon brides': Extreme weather fuels Pakistan child marriages

"I was happy to hear I was getting married... I thought my life would become easier," Shamila told AFP after her wedding to a man twice her age in hope of a more prosperous life.

1w ago

South Africa beat Ireland by 201 runs

South Africa knocked the air out of Ireland at the Manuka Oval in Canberra today outclassing them by a staggering margin of 201 runs at the World Cup 2015.

9y ago

Kiwis pull nervy win over Aussies

In a breathtaking show, New Zealand pulled a jittery one-wicket win over four times champion Australia in a low scoring match of World Cup 2015 at Auckland

9y ago

Dilshan makes six-less ton record

Sri Lankan opener Tillakaratne Dilshan hammered a ton against Bangladesh in the 18th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at Melbourne today.

9y ago

Lions punish sloppy Tigers

Bangladesh had a bad day during fielding against Sri Lanka during the 18th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at Melbourne today.

9y ago

Ireland beat UAE by 2 wickets

In the most intense match of the World Cup played as of yet, Ireland pulled a two-wicket win over a fighting UAE side in the 16th match of the World Cup 2015 at Brisbane

9y ago

Gayle double-ton breaks records

Star Caribbean batsman Chris Gayle today scored a double-century against Zimbabwe in a Pool B ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match at Canberra.

9y ago

Mushy okay, will play SL

Bangladesh star wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has been injured at practice today ahead of Bangladesh’s game against Sri Lanka on Thursday

9y ago

West Indies beat defiant Zimbabwe by 73 runs

Zimbabwe put up a defiant fight before going down against West Indies in the 15th match of the ICC cricket World Cup 2015 at Manuka Oval of Canberra

9y ago

England win by 119 runs against Scotland

England snatch first victory in ICC WC 2015 against Scotland by 119 runs at Christchurch

9y ago

BCB to send Al-Amin back home

BCB will send pacer Al-Amin Hossain back home from Australia for breaching discipline

9y ago