Desk Report, India-Bangladesh economic relations are in a worrying trend The use of non-tariff barriers in trade between India and Bangladesh is increasing. A worrying trend is underway for the two countries with the closest economic ties in South Asia. Recently, India decided to allow four types of jute products exported from Bangladesh to enter only Mumbai’s Navoseba port instead of importing them through land ports. India-Bangladesh economic relations are in a worrying trend This will have a major impact on the flow of trade between the two countries. Because…
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Australia loses after 9 matches, South Africa wins with Brevis’ record century
Desk Report, Australia loses after 9 matches, South Africa wins with Brevis’ record century Australia lost to Devald Brevis’ record century. The Australians tasted defeat after their record nine consecutive T20 wins. South Africa leveled the three-match series by winning the second T20I by 53 runs in Darwin today. Australia loses after 9 matches, South Africa wins with Brevis’ record century South Africa scored 218 runs for 7 wickets on the back of a record century by ‘Baby AB’ Brevis. Chasing the run chase, Australia were all out for 165…
Read MoreMalaysia and its regional allies send peace mission to Myanmar
Desk Report, Malaysia and its regional allies send peace mission to Myanmar Malaysia and several regional countries will send a joint delegation to Myanmar to establish peace and provide humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made the announcement at a joint press conference in Putrajaya on Tuesday with Professor Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh, who is visiting Malaysia. The mission may be sent in the next few weeks. Malaysia and its regional allies send peace mission to Myanmar Bangladesh is…
Read MoreWalking fast increases life expectancy: Research
Desk Report, Walking fast increases life expectancy: Research Don’t have time to go to the gym or the gym? Don’t worry, adding at least 15 minutes of brisk walking to your daily routine can help you stay healthy, according to a new study. Walking fast increases life expectancy: Research Dr. Wei Zheng, lead author of the study, said that 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week is generally associated with significant health benefits. But if you’re having trouble finding the time, brisk walking for at least 15 minutes a day…
Read More“Who is putting you here? I will open his eyes.”
Desk Report, “Who is putting you here? I will open his eyes.” An audio of a conversation between Comilla Education Board Chairman Professor Md. Shamsul Islam and Nangalkot Upazila BNP Convening Committee member and former local MP Abdul Gafur Bhuiyan has gone viral on social media. In the audio, Abdul Gafur Bhuiyan can be heard saying to the Education Board Chairman, “Whoever made you sit here, I will open his eyes. I will also open your eyes.” “Who is putting you here? I will open his eyes.” Abdul Gafur Bhuiyan…
Read MoreEconomic recovery has come, not complacency: Financial advisor
Desk Report, Economic recovery has come, not complacency: Financial advisor Financial Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed said, we have returned from the edge of the ditch. The economy has not yet reached the top of a safe mountain. Relief has come to the economy, but there is no room for complacency yet. The Financial Advisor said this at a press conference held at the Secretariat on Tuesday afternoon on the interim government’s one-year economy. Economic recovery has come, not complacency: Financial advisor The Financial Advisor said, the interim government wants to make…
Read MoreMustafizur Rahman to feature in IL T20 this time
Desk Report, Mustafizur Rahman to feature in IL T20 this time Delhi Capitals had picked Mustafizur Rahman as a replacement for Mitchell Starc at the end of last year’s IPL. This time, Dubai Capitals, the UAE-based IL T20 team owned by the same franchise, has picked the Bangladeshi left-arm pacer. Dubai Capitals announced the news of his inclusion in the team on social media today. The franchise said that Mustafiz has been included in the team as a replacement for England’s Luke Wood. Although there is still a lot of…
Read MoreWithout proper evaluation, good teachers cannot be found.
Desk Report, Without proper evaluation, good teachers cannot be found. The nation cannot be modernized without modernizing teachers. One cannot become a teacher by teaching in the classroom. To become a teacher, one must instill ethics and patriotism. Teachers must have the determination to become a teacher. Without proper evaluation, good teachers cannot be found. Mueen Uddin, Principal of Mymensingh Teachers Training College, said these words at a gathering organized in Mymensingh on the occasion of the IPDC-Prothom Alo Dear Teacher Award 2025. The gathering of the Mymensingh region was…
Read MoreMore than 300 local organizations apply to be election observers Own CorrespondentDhaka
Desk Report, More than 300 local organizations apply to be election observers Own CorrespondentDhaka More than three hundred local organizations have applied to register with the Election Commission (EC) as election observers. Last Sunday was the last day to apply for registration as a local observer organization. The EC released the number of applications submitted by the deadline on Tuesday. Election Commission Secretariat Assistant Director (Public Relations) Md. Ashadul Haque said that the Election Commission received 318 applications by 5 pm on August 10, the deadline for registration as an…
Read MoreWe are now ready to hand over power to elected representatives: Chief Advisor
Desk Report, We are now ready to hand over power to elected representatives: Chief Advisor The interim government is now ready to hand over power to elected representatives, said Principal Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus. He said this at a meeting with expatriate Bangladeshis in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday. We are now ready to hand over power to elected representatives: Chief Advisor The government is working to ensure the voting rights of expatriates in the next election, the Principal Advisor said. This information was given in a press release sent…
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