Consumers struggle with inflation in Dhaka kitchen markets

The consumers in Dhaka are feeling the heat of inflation as price hike continues amid higher interest rates. Prices of almost all consumer items including fish, eggs, vegetables, and other daily essentials saw their prices highest in a decade. Vegetables, meat, chicken, and fish prices have remained stable, but at higher rates, said several consumers of different professions.

Today AL is the strongest party: PM on homecoming day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday (17 May) said her party – Bangladesh Awami League (AL) is the strongest, largest and most credible political party in the country now. “Today Awami League is the strongest and biggest organisation in Bangladesh. It`s a reality. The most acceptable party among the people is the Awami League,” she said.

US sanctions against RAB will stay: State Department

The United States has said the sanctions imposed against Bangladesh`s elite force RAB are not being withdrawn. "Those claims are false. The U.S. is not withdrawing sanctions against the RAB," said Principal Deputy Spokesperson at the US Department of State Vedant Patel. In a regular briefing at the US Department of State, he said sanctions are intended to change "behaviour and promote accountability

5 dead as bus plunges into roadside ditch in Cumilla

A bus fell into a roadside ditch on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Chauddagram end of Cumilla early Friday (17 May) morning, killing five people and injuring 15 others, said police. The double decker bus of ‘Relax Paribahan’ carrying several passengers was heading towards Cox’s Bazar from capital Dhaka, said Md Gias Uddin, In-Charge of Chauddagram highway police outpost

Bangladesh, UK sign SOPs on returns

Bangladesh and the United Kingdom have held their first ever Joint Working Group meeting on Home Affairs in London at the British Home Office and signed the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on Returns. British Minister for Countering Illegal Migration James Tomlinson-Mynors KC, and Bangladesh High Commissioner in the UK Saida Muna Tasneem opened the JWG meeting on Thursday

BNP acted as Pakistan’s broker during their rule: Anisul

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministerl Anisul Huq on Friday (17 May) said that the BNP, in alliance with war criminals and Razakars, Al-Badrs, acted as Pakistan`s broker during their rule. They exploited and tortured the people of Bangladesh, he said. “The development that has taken place during the present time is intolerable to BNP leaders like Mirza Fakhrul. That`s why they have lost their minds,” he said.

Gas supply to remain off for 15 hours in different areas Saturday

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অনাবৃষ্টিতে ঝরে যাচ্ছে লিচু, বাধ্য হয়ে বিক্রি করছেন চাষিরা

নাটোরের পাইকারি বাজারগুলো মোজাফফরপুরী জাতের লিচু আসতে শুরু করেছে। স্থানীয় প্রশাসন ২০ মে থেকে লিচু বাজারজাতের অনুমতি দিলেও অনাবৃষ্টির কারণে গাছ থেকে লিচু পড়ে যাওয়ায় বাগান মালিকরা লিচু বাজারজাত শুরু করেছেন। এছাড়া এ অনাবৃষ্টির কারণে লিচু উৎপাদনে খরচও বাড়ছে। অন্যদিকে ফলন অর্ধেক হওয়ায় গতবছরের চেয়ে লাভের পরিমাণ কমেছে। শুক্রবার (১৭ মে) সরেজমিন ঘুরে দেখা গেছে, নাটোর শহরের স্টেশন বাজারের পাইকারি লিচুর বাজারে সকাল থেকেই মোজাফফরপুরী জাতের লিচু বিক্রি করতে ব্যস্ত সময় পার করছেন বিক্রেতারা। পাইকারি বাজারে প্রকার ভেদে প্রতি পিস লিচু বিক্রি হচ্ছে ১ টাকা ৮০ পয়সা থেকে ৩ টাকায়।

শিমের নতুন দুটি জাত উদ্ভাবন

গণপূর্তের ১,৫৫০ কোটি টাকার কাজে অডিট আপত্তি

যাতায়াতে দুর্ভোগ

১৫ মে থেকে বাজারে আসছে রাজশাহীর আম

Bangladesh

Seminar on PM Hasina’s homecoming day held in Dhaka

A seminar titled "Sheikh Hasina`s Homecoming: Incredible Development of Communication System" was held on Friday (17 May) at the Abdus Salam Auditorium of the National Press Club. Organized by the Education, Research, and Development Forum of Bangladesh (ERDFB), the event celebrated the 43rd anniversary of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s return to Bangladesh, according to a press release.

BNP acted as Pakistan’s broker during their rule: Anisul

Today AL is the strongest party: PM on homecoming day

Maj Gen Syed Tareq named BD ambassador to Kuwait

Thunderstorms expected over Sylhet division today: BMD

International

Lone wolf has been charged with shooting prime minister

The Slovak interior minister said Thursday (16 May) that a “lone wolf” has been charged in the shooting that seriously wounded Prime Minister Robert Fico and prompted soul-searching among leaders in the deeply divided society. Fico was in serious but stable condition Thursday, a hospital official said, after the populist leader was hit multiple times in an attempt on his life that shook the small country and reverberated across the continent weeks before European elections.

Russia, China aim to boost mutual trade to $300Bln

US human rights report biased: Activists

Russia-China relations became benchmark of cooperation: Xi

4 killed in separatist attack in Cameroon

Two security soldiers and two civilians were killed in a separatist attack in Cameroon`s war-torn English-speaking region of Northwest, security and local sources said on Wednesday (15 May). Separatist fighters ambushed two members of Cameroon security Tuesday night in Bambui locality of the region, said a senior security official. "The soldiers were drinking in a bar and were about to leave when the terrorists who were hiding opened fire.

Brazil announces aid to families as Lula visits flooded south

Nearly a quarter-of-a-million families impacted by devastating floods in Brazil`s south will receive about $1,000 each towards replacing what they lost, the government said Wednesday (15 May). President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited the stricken Rio Grande do Sul region for a third time since the flooding began almost two weeks ago, killing 149 people and displacing more than half-a-million.

Putin expresses gratitude to Xi for initiatives on Ukraine conflict

Russia’s Putin expressed gratitude to Xi Jinping for China’s initiatives to resolve the Ukraine conflict at their Beijing summit Thursday (16 May) where the Chinese leader said China hopes Europe will return to peace and stability soon and that China will play a constructive role. China last year offered a broad plan for peace outlining general principles for ending the war in Ukraine, and didn`t offer new specifics on how Beijing might be prepared to engage with both sides of the conflict.

Israel army says five soldiers killed in north Gaza

Israel`s military said Thursday five soldiers had been killed in fighting in the northern Gaza Strip, more than seven months into its war against Hamas militants. The soldiers were killed "in battle" on Wednesday, the army said in a statement, without elaborating on the cause of their deaths, taking to 278 the number of Israeli troops killed in the Gaza military campaign since the start of the ground offensive on October 27.

POLITICS

Frustration grips the upset AL leaders

Awami League leaders who could not become members of parliament after being deprived of the party`s nomination in the last parliamentary elections are now in despair. The list also includes many heavyweight leaders of the party. Even though these leaders who have been part of the party for a long time are in despair, most of them have faith and trust in the party. However, many of them harbor pent-up anger

No alternative to Sheikh Hasina to take Bangladesh forward

India making efforts to keep Bangladesh under control

Sheikh Hasina changes fate of Bangladesh: Quader

Fakhrul sees no noteworthy change in US position

Sports

T20 World Cup: No Reserve day for 2nd semifinal, match can be extended by 4 hrs

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) have allotted an additional time of 250 minutes for the second semifinal of the Twenty20 World Cup to ensure the match ends that day. There will be no receive day, however. Following a Cricbuzz report about the possibility of the winner of the second semifinal playing the final very next day, it has been clarified to this website that an arrangement has been made to finish the game on the same day. Additional four hours have been allotted to the match so that the team will not have to play, travel and then play, back to back on consecutive days.

Perseverance pays off for Mahmudullah

It isn`t over until it`s over!! Bangladesh`s Mahmudullah seems to have taken a leaf out of this saying by battling all odds to complete a successful comeback into the national T20I side. He was first picked for the home series against Sri Lanka and played a role in Bangladesh`s win over Zimbabwe as well in the recently-concluded series which has now resulted in him getting picked for the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held next month.

Indian record-breaker Chhetri to retire from international football

Tigers depart for T20 World Cup with measured expectations

Vlahovic fires Juve to 15th Italian Cup past long-suffering Atalanta

FIFA meets to award 2027 Women’s World Cup under Gaza cloud

Country

Body of 15-year-old recovered from Padma River

The body of a 15-year-old boy, who went missing while bathing in the Padma River on Thursday, was recovered from it in Daulatpur upazila of Kushita on Friday (17 May) morning. Deceased Aslam Hossain was son of Baru Malitha of Bhurka Madhypara Padmar Chara under Marich union of the upazila. Local UP member Monowara Khatun said some 10 to 12 boys including Aslam went to the river to bathe in Bhurka Madhypara Padmar Char area on Thursday afternoon.

Gas supply to remain off for 15 hours in different areas Saturday

Over 4-kg crystal meth seized in Cox’s Bazar, 1 detained

5 dead as bus plunges into roadside ditch in Cumilla

37 officials’ transfer sparks chaos in Pabna WDB

There has been a flurry of criticism surrounding the application of 37 officials working in Pabna Bera Water Development Board (WDB) for simultaneous transfer. Leaving the office empty to withdraw the mysterious application, 9 officials including the executive engineer have been staying in Dhaka for two days. The activities of the Bera Water Development Board have come to a stagnant

Boro procurement drive inaugurated in Jamalpur

Boro paddy and rice procurement drive began in the district today amid much enthusiasm. Lawmaker Md Abul Kalam Azad inaugurated the procurement drive as the chief guest at Singhajani food godown in the town with deputy commissioner Md Shafiur Rahman in the chair. Jamalpur Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mehnaj Ferdous, District Food Controller (In-charge) Md Asaduzzaman Khan and Word Councilor Md Fazlul Haque were present, among others.

Paddy, rice procurement drive begins in Bogura

Boro paddy and rice procurement drive began in Nandigram upazila of the district on Thursday (16 May) amid much enthusiasm. Officials of upazila food department sources said the government has fixed a target to procure a total of 1,985 tonnes of rice and 1,226 tonnes of Boro paddy from the farmers in Nandigram upazila of the district during the current Boro season. Member of Parliament of Bogura-4 constituency AKM Rezaul Karim Tansen inaugurated the procurement drive as the chief guest, held at the Nandigram upazila food warehouse square with Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Humayun Kabir in the chair.

Govt provides 16,067 machineries to farmers in Khulna region

With a view to food boost production, the government has distributed agricultural machineries at subsided prices among the farmers in Khulna region. Under a project ‘Farm Mechanization through Integrated Management’, the machineries have been provided to the farmers at 50% subsided prices for the current boro season. According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), a total of 16,067 agricultural machineries were given among the farmers of Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira and Narial districts. The machineries include 102 combine harvesters, 248 reaper machines, 8 rice transplanters, 11,063 power-tillers, 177 tractors and 4,469 power threshers. A total of 4,987 agricultural machineries were given to the farmers of Khulna district, 3,063 in

Business

Consumers struggle with inflation in Dhaka kitchen markets

Bashundhara begins truck sale of commodities in 64 districts

Bashundhara Group started a campaign for commodity sales at an affordable price at 100 locations in all 64 districts on Thursday. AHM Shafiquzzaman, director general of the Directorate of National Consumers` Right Protection (DNCRP), and Safiat Sobhan, the group`s vice-chairman, inaugurated the truck sale campaign at Bashundhara Industrial Head Quarter-02 by

Shopper turns millionaire by buying Walton fridge

Japan to send team next week for negotiations on EPA

Tk 2,65,000cr ADP gets NEC nod

Islami Bank signed an agreement with Astra Airways

Entertainment

Turkish Superstar Burak Özçivit coming to Bangladesh

Leading Consumer Durables company Singer Bangladesh Limited is inviting Turkish superstar actor Burak Özçivit to Bangladesh as part of their transformation journey. The celebrated actor revealed an exciting partnership with Singer Bangladesh, sparking anticipation and curiosity among his followers in a social media post from his official account. Singer Bangladesh has also shared the post from their official social media accounts.

Consumers struggle with inflation in Dhaka kitchen markets

Today AL is the strongest party: PM on homecoming day

US sanctions against RAB will stay: State Department

5 dead as bus plunges into roadside ditch in Cumilla

Bangladesh, UK sign SOPs on returns

BNP acted as Pakistan’s broker during their rule: Anisul

Gas supply to remain off for 15 hours in different areas Saturday

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বাংলা

অনাবৃষ্টিতে ঝরে যাচ্ছে লিচু, বাধ্য হয়ে বিক্রি করছেন চাষিরা

শিমের নতুন দুটি জাত উদ্ভাবন

গণপূর্তের ১,৫৫০ কোটি টাকার কাজে অডিট আপত্তি

যাতায়াতে দুর্ভোগ

১৫ মে থেকে বাজারে আসছে রাজশাহীর আম

Seminar on PM Hasina’s homecoming day held in Dhaka

BNP acted as Pakistan’s broker during their rule: Anisul

Today AL is the strongest party: PM on homecoming day

Maj Gen Syed Tareq named BD ambassador to Kuwait

Thunderstorms expected over Sylhet division today: BMD

Lone wolf has been charged with shooting prime minister

Russia, China aim to boost mutual trade to $300Bln

US human rights report biased: Activists

Russia-China relations became benchmark of cooperation: Xi

4 killed in separatist attack in Cameroon

Brazil announces aid to families as Lula visits flooded south

Putin expresses gratitude to Xi for initiatives on Ukraine conflict

Israel army says five soldiers killed in north Gaza

Frustration grips the upset AL leaders

No alternative to Sheikh Hasina to take Bangladesh forward

India making efforts to keep Bangladesh under control

Sheikh Hasina changes fate of Bangladesh: Quader

Fakhrul sees no noteworthy change in US position

T20 World Cup: No Reserve day for 2nd semifinal, match can be extended by 4 hrs

Perseverance pays off for Mahmudullah

Indian record-breaker Chhetri to retire from international football

Tigers depart for T20 World Cup with measured expectations

Vlahovic fires Juve to 15th Italian Cup past long-suffering Atalanta

FIFA meets to award 2027 Women’s World Cup under Gaza cloud

Body of 15-year-old recovered from Padma River

Gas supply to remain off for 15 hours in different areas Saturday

Over 4-kg crystal meth seized in Cox’s Bazar, 1 detained

5 dead as bus plunges into roadside ditch in Cumilla

37 officials’ transfer sparks chaos in Pabna WDB

Boro procurement drive inaugurated in Jamalpur

Paddy, rice procurement drive begins in Bogura

Govt provides 16,067 machineries to farmers in Khulna region

Consumers struggle with inflation in Dhaka kitchen markets

Bashundhara begins truck sale of commodities in 64 districts

Shopper turns millionaire by buying Walton fridge

Japan to send team next week for negotiations on EPA

Tk 2,65,000cr ADP gets NEC nod

Islami Bank signed an agreement with Astra Airways

Turkish Superstar Burak Özçivit coming to Bangladesh

The 77th Festival de Cannes is open

Tabu to star in ‘Dune’ prequel series ’Dune: Prophecy’

Souls concert crowd in Boston

Festival de Cannes Opening Ceremony live in French cinemas

Swastika Mukherjee and Sariful Razz to pair up for new film

Sreyashee Sreya eager for challenging roles

“Fatima” set to hit theatres on May 24

Tahsan to host Bangladeshi version of ’Family Feud’

Xiaomi Bangladesh Hosts Spectacular Distributors’ Meet

Imo and JAAGO signed an MoU

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Tomorrow

OnePlus officially hits Bangladesh market

JU signed an MOU with NILMRC

Microsoft Bangladesh Hosts Seminar on “Data Science & Artificial Intelligence” at UITS

NSU Ranked in Times Higher Edu Young University Rankings 2024

Southeast University Hosts an Eye Camp

DMP arrests 34 for selling, consuming drugs in city

Five drug peddlers held in city

SC upholds candidature cancellation of Selim Pradhan

37 CAAB officers, employees in panic as ACC steps up

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