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In a festive atmosphere, the ‘Kidlon Presents E-Club Hemonto Mela,’ organized by the E-Club Women’s Forum, successfully concluded. Held on November 28 and 29 at the popular Dhanmondi venue, Chef’s Table, the event featured participation from female entrepreneurs of E-Club. The entrepreneurs showcased and sold a variety of products, including stylish clothing, jewelry, bangles, cosmetics, winter apparel, and more. The event was not just an exhibition but also a platform for showcasing the creativity and business acumen of women entrepreneurs. The fair became lively with the presence and engagement of visitors through interactions and purchases. At the crest and certificate…

Stocks gained in the first hour of trading today, following a three-day losing streak as skittish investors were reluctant to pour fresh funds due to political and economic uncertainties. The DSEX, the premier index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, was up 0.56 percent as of 11:08 am today.The index gained 28.89 points to 5165.01 in the morning trade. The market movement showed positive momentum, as 205 issues advanced, 69 declined, and 100 remained unchanged. Total turnover stood at Tk 99 crore. Jute Spinners , Safko Spinnings Mills, Midland Bank led the gains, rising over 7 percent each, while National Feed…

The deceased could not be identified immediately, said Azizul Haque, officer-in-charge of Burichang Police Station. The accident took place when the Chattogram-bound Chattala Express train hit a battery-run auto-rickshaw in Kalikapur area in Bakshimul union under the upazila around 10:30am, the OC said, adding that five people died on the spot. At least three others were injured and taken to Cumilla Medical College Hospital, the OC added.

On November 23, 2024 (Saturday), at 10:00 AM, the second session of the discussion on constitutional reform in Bangladesh was held in the Hemanta Hall of Six Seasons Hotel, Gulshan-2, Dhaka. The event was jointly organized by the Center for Governance and Development and Dhaka International University. The discussion featured speeches from notable personalities, including Professor Dr. Lt. Col. Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah (BNCC, O), Chairman of JANIPOP; Iktedar Ahmed, former judge and columnist; Professor Dr. Nurul Amin Bepari, former Professor of Political Science, University of Dhaka; Barrister Shamim Haider Patwary, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Dhaka International University; Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad,…

For when an assessment is done on Test mentality, Bangladesh were already on the backfoot by having picked eight batters in the playing eleven. That meant they went in with just a lone pacer in Hasan Mahmud. Following the Test win in Mount Maunganui, and in the latter period, discussions have gone on about providing more opportunities to pacers. When the pace unit appears to be thriving, and its merits have been proven in away Tests — the latest feat in Pakistan where pace trio picked up all 10 wickets in Rawalpindi — Bangladesh went backwards. The paradox being that…

Often shorn of the limelight that usually comes with the success that he has achieved in international cricket, Taijul anticipated questions regarding Shakib Al Hasan, especially as the all-rounder is absent from the first Test due to security concerns. Even though he has remained in the shadows of Shakib for most of his career, Taijul has always maintained a steady process. Taijul had previously highlighted the fact that even his success is often seen in light of Shakib’s performances, who remains Bangladesh’s highest wicket-taker with 246 wickets. On Monday, Taijul became the fastest Bangladeshi bowler to take 200 wickets in…

The 20-year-old leg-spinner will form a three-pronged spin attack when the match begins Thursday alongside left-armer Jack Leach and off-break bowler Shoaib Bashir. The three-match series is level at 1-1 after England won the first Test by an innings and 47 runs in Multan. Pakistan used the same pitch for the second match which they won by 152 runs, with their spinners taking all 20 wickets. Seam bowler Gus Atkinson was recalled with fast bowlers Brydon Carse and Matthew Potts dropping out of the side. “There are two changes from the second Test in Multan with seamer Gus Atkinson returns…

In what turned out to be the final ball of the day, Joy went down the track against Dane Piedt but completely missed it. He seemingly had put his bat behind the line before the wicketkeeper could dislodge the bails But the replays showed that the bat may have popped up in the air and was not brought back to the ground in time. The third umpire took a long time to review the replays but in the end, ruled in favour of the batter. With that, Joy remained unbeaten on 38 off 80 balls alongside Mushfiqur Rahim, who has…

The United States said Monday it wants the Israel-Hezbollah war to end “as soon as possible”, as it pressed for the enforcement of a UN resolution that required the armed group to withdraw from south Lebanon. US envoy Amos Hochstein held talks in Lebanon’s capital with parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, in a push for an end to a nearly month-long war that has killed more than 1,470 people in Lebanon. “Tying Lebanon’s future to other conflicts in the region was not and is not in the interest of the Lebanese people,” Hochstein said, referring to a key…

Iran on Monday warned the United States would bear “full responsibility” in case of a retaliatory attack by Israel on the Islamic Republic, after US President Joe Biden indicated he was aware of Israeli plans to do so. Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, called Biden’s remarks “profoundly alarming and provocative” in a letter addressed to United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and the Swiss presidency of the UN Security Council. The US president responded “yes and yes” when asked Friday by a reporter if he had “a good understanding right now” of how and when Israel would…