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Unlocking the potential of Islamic finance

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Despite the remarkable growth of Islamic finance as one of the world's fastest-expanding financial sectors, a striking paradox persists: approximately 86% of Muslims worldwide remain... Read More


Shariah Banking holds the key to sustainable growth

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- It was in a small town outside Khulna that Abdul Karim's life changed. For years, he had run a modest tailoring shop, stitching school uniforms and wedding outfits, barely making end... Read More


Merit Is Essential

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Every year, thousands of talented young people secure places at prestigious universities overseas from Bangladesh. While some intend to return, many choose to settle permanently in ... Read More


Jefferson-Wooden crushes 100m field again in Brussels

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- American sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden blew away a strong field in the 100 metres in Brussels on Friday to underline her status as the firm favourite at next month's world champi... Read More


Ruiz strike earns sluggish PSG 1-0 win over Angers

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Paris St Germain edged past Angers 1-0 in Ligue 1 on Friday as Fabian Ruiz's second-half strike secured a home victory for last season's treble winners, who laboured through a frustr... Read More


BD U-23 football lose again to Bahrain

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Bangladesh U-23 football team again suffered a 2-4 defeat to host Bahrain in the second and final friendly close door match held in Bahrain on Friday. The Young Bengal Tigers led the... Read More


BCB announces squad for ICC Women's World Cup

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced the 15-member squad for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November... Read More


Djokovic narrows focus in pursuit of 25th Grand Slam

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Former tennis world number one Novak Djokovic says the expansion of most ATP Masters 1000 events to 12 days makes them "just way too long for me" as he focuses on his pursuit of a re... Read More


Chelsea thrash West Ham 5-1 to pile more pressure on Potter

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Chelsea came from a goal down to thrash a hapless West Ham United 5-1 on Friday and pile more pressure on home manager Graham Potter after two heavy Premier League defeats in as many... Read More


SA include Rabada in whiteball squads

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- South Africa (SA) has included Kagiso Rabada in its One-Day International and Twenty20 squads to tour England next month, but the fast bowler will continue to be monitored for an ank... Read More