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India's parliament bans vast online gambling industry

Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- India's parliament has passed a sweeping bill banning online gambling, after government figures showed companies had stripped $2.3bn annually from 450 million people. The ban affect... Read More


Stocks higher as investors await Fed chief speech

Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- Stock markets advanced Friday ahead of a pivotal speech by the US central bank chief, expected to shed light on possible interest rate cuts in the world's top economy. Major Europea... Read More


414th board meeting of BCBL held

Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- The 414th meeting of the Board of Directors of Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited (BCBL) was held at the bank's head office recently. Md Ataur Rahman, Chairman of the Board of Directo... Read More


Cheaper commodities abroad, costly essentials at home

Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- Across South Asia, inflationary pressures have eased as global commodity prices return to pre-war levels. Sri Lanka, despite its recent bankruptcy, now records deflation. Pakistan ha... Read More


BD concede 2-0 defeat to India

Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- Bangladesh suffered a 2-0 goal defeat to strong India in the big match of four-nation South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-17 Women's Championship held at Changlimithang Stad... Read More


Imranur Rahman becomes Fastest Man of the Country

Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- Bangladesh-origin expatriate of England Imranur Rahman became the Fastest Man of the Country on Friday. Imranur Rahman finished his 100metre sprint clocking 10.64 seconds at the trac... Read More


Hasaranga ruled out of Zimbabwe tour after injury

Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- The Chevrons are set to host Sri Lanka for a white-ball tour featuring two ODIs and three T20Is. Ahead of the series, Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Friday a 16-member squad for the ... Read More


I also need training: Sarika Sabah

Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- Sarika Sabah is a popular face of the small screen these days. She started her career from advertisements; after that, this actress caught the attention of the audience in a short ti... Read More


Dolly Mandal's soulful relationship with Baul, native songs

Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- Kazi Washiur Rahman from Kushtia : Popular folk artiste Dolly Mandal has a soulful relationship with Baul and native songs. She has been practicing Baul songs since childhood. In 20... Read More


Kriti Sanon opens up about prejudice in Bollywood

Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- The debate over the disparity in remuneration of Bollywood stars is a long-standing one. Now, actress Kriti Sanon has opened up about the issue directly. At a recent event, she raise... Read More