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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

Sammy's personal highest saves WI

West Indies hard-hitting allrounder Darren Sammy notched up his highest One-Day-International score during today’s Pool B’s World Cup match at Nelson.

9y ago

Ireland beat WI by 4 wickets

The Caribbeans made 304 riding on the ton of Simmons and crucial knock of Sammy

9y ago

Kohli breaks the jinx

Virat Kohli becomes the first ever Indian batsman to score a century against Pakistan in a World Cup match between India and Pakistan. He scored a commanding hundred off 120 balls with 8 hits across the fence.

9y ago

India win big against archrival Pakistan

In a high voltage match today, two arch rivals -- India and Pakistan -- are standing face to face at the fourth match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at Adelaide Oval in Australia. India captain Mahendra Dhoni has won the toss and decided to bat first

9y ago

SA record partnership downs Zimbabwe

A record fifth-wicket partnership helps South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 62 runs in their opening and third match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in Hamilton

9y ago

SA record partnership downs Zimbabwe

A record fifth-wicket partnership helps South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 62 runs in their opening and third match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in Hamilton

9y ago

England's Taylor stranded amid DRS drama

Poised on the brink of an excellent maiden century in their first Cricket World Cup match against Australia, England batsman James Taylor suffered an agonising end to his innings

9y ago

Steven Finn's rare hat-trick (Video)

Steven Finn became the first England bowler to take a World Cup hat-trick with wickets off the final three balls of Australia's 342-9.

9y ago

Moments from the opening matches of World Cup 2015

Moments from the first day match between Australia and England

9y ago

Not an English summer!

While chasing Australia's gigantic total of 342 runs, England struggle to reach the 200-mark. Lower-order batsman James Taylor helms the English innings with his unbeaten 98 runs while his co-players keep returning to the pavilion. By sheer misfortune, he misses his maiden ODI century and England face a defeat of 111 runs

9y ago