JU recruitment notice contrary to government order, IDEB demands correction
The Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) has demanded that the recruitment notice be published afresh after correcting the educational qualification for the post of ‘Sub-Assistant Engineer (Civil)’ mentioned at serial number 10…
The path to recognising one’s own faults and self-correction
Imam Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi (may Allah have mercy on him) wrote in his book ‘Mukhtasar Minhaj al-Qasidin’ that four paths are open to a person who wants to know his own faults: 1. Sitting in the company of a wise and experienced shaikh. That…
Stakeholders’ views-exchange meeting on Competition Act held in Tangail
A views-exchange meeting has been held in Tangail on the enforcement of the Competition Act 2012 and the responsibilities of stakeholders under the law. The meeting, titled ‘Competition Act 2012 and the responsibilities of stakeholders regarding…
Gold price falls further, by up to Tk 2,158 per bhori
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has announced a cut in the price of gold in the local market. The price of gold jewellery, including VAT, has been reduced by up to Tk 2,158 per bhori. Bajus disclosed this in a notice on Monday. The new…
Today’s prayer times
The schedule of the five daily prayers for today, Monday (28 September), is given below. Fajr — 04:34 Zuhr — 11:50 Asr — 04:08 Maghrib — 05:50 Isha — 07:04 Sunrise 05:48 am Sunset 05:48 pm
Bangladesh Bank to give incentives on Bangla QR transactions
Bangladesh Bank has announced incentive facilities for banks and payment service institutions to make Bangla QR code-based transactions more popular among small and marginal traders and service providers. A circular in this regard was issued by the…
Kriti speaks out on girls’ safety on Daughters’ Day
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has spoken about the everyday insecurity and fear of girls on the occasion of Daughters’ Day. In a post on social media, she set out the experience of the precautions girls have to follow while moving about outside.…
Pakistan’s ’embarrassing’ experience of mismanagement at Asian Games
Pakistan volleyball team captain Murad Jehan has expressed anger over mismanagement at the Asian Games. He alleges that his team had to face serious logistical or management problems before the match against Uzbekistan. Murad said the team’s bus…
‘Roid’ heads to Oscars stage as Bangladesh’s representative
The Bangladeshi film ‘Roid’, made by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon, is going to the Oscars. The film will compete for Bangladesh at the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars) in the International Feature Film category. The ‘Oscar Bangladesh…
Tuchel calls idea of picking and choosing matches ‘madness’
England have lost 3-2 to world champions Spain at Wembley Stadium in London in the opening round of the UEFA Nations League. After this defeat, Thomas Tuchel has once again put forward his thinking. In his view, giving players or clubs the chance to pick…