Month: August 2025

Nagad to be sent to private sector, notification within a week: Governor

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Economic Desk: Nagad to be sent to private Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur said that the government has decided to transfer the mobile financial services (MFS) service provider Nagad to the private sector. A notification will be issued within the next week to find investors for the company. The Governor said these things while speaking as the chief guest at the ‘Cashless Bangladesh Summit 2025’ jointly organized by ICMAB and MasterCard at the Sonargaon Hotel in the capital on Wednesday (August 27). Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur said, ‘When it…

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Why are millionaires flocking to Dubai?

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Desk Report, Why are millionaires flocking to Dubai? Nowhere in the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai, does one have to pay income tax. In addition, while living a luxurious life is becoming increasingly difficult in other cities around the world, such a lifestyle can be easily enjoyed in the country. Why are millionaires flocking to Dubai? The United Arab Emirates, especially the city of Dubai, has long been welcoming the rich from neighboring countries. However, now the number of millionaires moving here from Western countries is increasing. Those who help…

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Former anti-discrimination leader, 2 others arrested on extortion and robbery charges

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Desk Report, Former anti-discrimination leader, 2 others arrested on extortion and robbery charges Police have arrested Golam Azam (28), former coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, and his associate Shahadat Hossain (28), in a case of robbery and extortion in Patgram, Lalmonirhat. Former anti-discrimination leader, 2 others arrested on extortion and robbery charges They were arrested after local gold trader Shuvo Sharma filed a case against five people at Patgram Police Station on Thursday night. The arrested Golam Azam and Shahadat Hossain live in Kottoli village of Patgram Municipality. The…

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Sumaiya declared fastest human being after controversy

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Desk Report, Sumaiya declared fastest human being after controversy There was a debate about who was the fastest woman in the country at the National Summer Athletics – Shirin Akhter or Sumaiya Dewan. However, in the end, the judges declared Sumaiya the new fastest woman in the country. Sumaiya declared fastest human being after controversy After the women’s 100 meters at the National Stadium this afternoon, Shirin was initially declared the fastest woman, but later it was said that Sumaiya came first in the photo finish. Shirin protested this decision…

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Parents took away phone, student commits suicide after not being able to play PUBG

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Desk Report, Parents took away phone, student commits suicide after not being able to play PUBG A class 10 student committed suicide in Nirmal district of Telangana state, India, on Thursday. The reason was that his parents had taken away his mobile phone. The student was playing the popular online game ‘PUBG’ on that mobile phone. Parents took away phone, student commits suicide after not being able to play PUBG Government officials said that the name of the schoolboy is Betty Risendra. He used to play PUBG for more than…

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Djokovic considering leaving Serbia after supporting student protests, disliking government

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Desk Report, Djokovic considering leaving Serbia after supporting student protests, disliking government Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic is under political pressure in his home country. The Serbian government is unhappy with him for supporting the student movement, which has led to him being branded “anti-national” by pro-government media. The situation has become so unbearable for Djokovic that the 24-time Grand Slam winner is now considering leaving Serbia. Djokovic considering leaving Serbia after supporting student protests, disliking government The British Daily Mail and Greek City Times reported this, citing German media…

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IRI delegation meets with leaders of both parties of JPA

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Desk Report, IRI delegation meets with leaders of both parties of JPA A three-member delegation from the US-based non-governmental organization International Republican Institute (IRI) held separate meetings with leaders of both factions of the Jatiya Party (JP). The meeting discussed democracy, electoral reforms and organizing free and fair elections. The two factions of the party informed the media about this in a separate press release. The first meeting was held with JP Chairman GM Quader on Thursday morning at a hotel in Banani in the capital. The party’s Secretary General…

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We are worried about DUCSU, the administration is behaving very unilaterally: Chhatra Shibir

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Desk Report, We are worried about DUCSU, the administration is behaving very unilaterally: Chhatra Shibir Islami Chhatra Shibir has expressed concern about the fairness of the DUCSU elections, alleging one-sided behavior against the Dhaka University administration. Shibir leaders and activists are participating in the elections under the name of ‘Unified Student Alliance’. GS (General Secretary) candidate of this panel SM Farhad said, ‘We are actually worried about DUCSU. The administration is behaving very one-sidedly.’ We are worried about DUCSU, the administration is behaving very unilaterally: Chhatra Shibir Farhad said this…

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VP candidate Umama demands changes to some polling stations

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Desk Report, VP candidate Umama demands changes to some polling stations Umama Fatema, the vice-president (VP) candidate of the ‘Independent Student Unity’ panel in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections, has demanded that some polling stations be changed to reduce the suffering of voters and increase attendance. At the same time, she has also demanded that students be given the opportunity to vote by showing their university’s central identity cards. VP candidate Umama demands changes to some polling stations This demand was made at an emergency press conference…

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UEFA agrees to Barcelona’s special request

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Desk Report, UEFA agrees to Barcelona’s special request Barcelona has to play the first three matches of La Liga at the opponent’s ground. This is not usually seen for the champion team. However, due to the field crisis, Barcelona has to do just that. After two years, it was supposed to return to the renovated Camp Nou. But even though the new season has started, the field is not yet ready for play. UEFA agrees to Barcelona’s special request   Not only La Liga, Barca will not be able to…

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