0 Rani Mukerji has captivated audiences with her performances in diverse roles throughout her nearly three-decade-long career in Bollywood. Beyond entertainment, her films have also addressed significant themes such as social realities, women’s empowerment, and humanitarian values. Now, the actress has received an honorary doctorate in recognition of her acting career and humanitarian efforts. La Trobe University in Australia awarded Rani Mukerji an ‘Honorary Doctor of Letters’ degree. With this, she becomes the second Indian film personality, after Shah Rukh Khan, to achieve this honour. Throughout her extensive acting career, Rani has been seen in a variety of diverse roles.…
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1 Spanish club Atletico Madrid has signed Argentine defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur on a long-term contract. The 28-year-old center-back has signed a deal with his new club until June 2031. According to reports, Atletico has acquired Romero for a transfer fee of approximately 40 million Euros. After completing his medical examination at Madrid’s Vithas-Invictum High-Performance Sports Medicine Centre, he officially signed the contract at the club’s Riyadh Air Metropolitan office. Romero initially joined Tottenham on loan in the 2021-22 season. He subsequently became a key permanent member of the London club. In five seasons with Tottenham, the Argentine…
1 Prime Minister Tareque Rahman announced that teachers will no longer have to wander from office to office to receive their retirement funds. He made this statement on Saturday (August 15) at a ceremony held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital for the disbursement of retirement and welfare benefits to private teachers and employees. The Prime Minister said, “Teachers will no longer have to go from office to office to get their retirement money. There will be no harassment. They will not have to rely on middlemen.” He further stated, “We have seen the real situation of teachers…
1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that the government is working to deliver healthcare services to poor and marginalized people. He made this statement on Saturday (August 15) during a discussion held after the inauguration of the new expanded 500-bed building of the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital in Agargaon, Dhaka. The Prime Minister stated that while technology can diagnose diseases, there is no alternative to doctors being humane towards patients. He emphasized that a relationship of mutual trust and respect should exist among doctors, patients, and concerned relatives. He added that the government has paid special attention to…
0 Today, Saturday, marks the 82nd birthday of former Prime Minister and late Chairperson of BNP, Khaleda Zia. She was born on August 15, 1945, in Dinajpur. Khaleda Zia was the third child of Eskandar Majumder and Taiyeba Majumder. This is the first birthday of the revered woman, known as an uncompromising leader, since her passing. However, like the past few years, there will be no grand celebrations surrounding her birthday this time either. To pray for the salvation of Khaleda Zia’s soul on her birthday, BNP will organize Milad and Dua Mahfils at party offices or mosques across the…
1 A horrific explosion at a shipyard in Bhatiary, Sitakunda Upazila, Chattogram, has resulted in the death of five people. Several others were seriously injured in the incident. The incident occurred at Ferdous Steel Shipyard in Bhatiary. The injured have been taken to Chattogram Medical College Hospital. Ferdous Wahid, Managing Director (MD) of Ferdous Steel Shipyard, informed the media that three people died on the spot. The injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment. He initially believes the accident was caused by a gas leakage. According to local sources, the explosion occurred while a ship was being dismantled.…
1 The scope of medical services for neurological patients in the country is expanding further. A new 500-bed building at the National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital in Dhaka, the capital, is set to open tomorrow, Saturday. Prime Minister Tareque Rahman is expected to officially inaugurate this new building at 10 AM on that day. Officials involved with the National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital have stated that the construction of the hospital’s new building has already been completed. The installation of most equipment has also concluded. Once operational, the hospital’s total bed count will increase to one thousand, making…
1 Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, whose political journey began in his student days, is now poised to assume the nation’s highest constitutional office, the presidency. This follows a five-decade-long career in politics that has seen him serve as a teacher, government official, municipal chairman, Member of Parliament, State Minister, Minister, and for a long period, Secretary-General of the BNP. Mirza Fakhrul’s candidacy for president was finalized on Thursday (August 13) following a meeting between BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and senior leaders. His nomination papers were submitted to the Election Commission on the same day. Following his nomination,…
0 Global oil prices have further decreased. As of 1 AM Bangladesh time on Thursday night, Brent crude prices fell by $1.29 per barrel, or 1.5 percent, to $87.69. Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices decreased by $1.30, or 1.6 percent, to $81.97. Qatari-based news agency Al Jazeera reported this information. Analysts believe that global oil demand might decrease due to the ongoing tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. For this reason, the forecast for global oil demand in 2026 has been lowered. However, a potential crisis in oil supply stemming from the same conflict…
0 Uncertainty over a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, coupled with new attacks on ships in the Middle East, has escalated concerns about global energy supply. As a result, international oil prices surged again on Wednesday (August 12). A Reuters report stated that on Wednesday, Brent crude prices in the Asian market rose by 72 cents, or 0.81 percent, to $89.63 per barrel. Concurrently, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices increased by 71 cents, or 0.85 percent, to $83.91. This comes after both benchmarks had risen by more than one dollar on Tuesday, pushing oil…