ISD commemorates Language Day, promotes linguistic diversity
International Mother Language Day marks the martyrdom of the valiant people of Bangladesh who sacrificed their lives to establish Bangla as the state language. Such a sacrifice for the sake of the mother language is a rare occurrence in the human history. To pay tribute to the martyrs and commemorate the significance of mother tongues, International School Dhaka (ISD) has recently organized an assembly in nine languages. The event, a testament to linguistic diversity, took place at the Gym of the ISD Campus.
Private investment dips multi-year low
The political instability over the past year has significantly reduced private sector investment in Bangladesh, leading to a year-on-year increase of Tk51,696 crore in banks’ excess liquid assets.
According to data from Bangladesh Bank, the total excess liquid assets in the banking sector—including securities—stood at Tk2.15 lakh crore at the end of December 2024, compared to Tk1.63 lakh crore a year earlier.
While excess liquid assets rose, excess cash holdings in banks declined by Tk2,291 crore, standing at Tk17,675 crore at the ...
While excess liquid assets rose, excess cash holdings in banks declined by Tk2,291 crore, standing at Tk17,675 crore at the ...
Sufi Fest revives spiritual melodies at Ahsan Manzil
Ahsan Manzil, one of Dhaka’s most iconic landmarks, resonated with the melodies and rhythms of Sufi traditions as a daylong Sufi Festival took place on Thursday, organised by the Shahbaz Foundation. This marked the first Sufi festival hosted at Ahsan Manzil in 17 years, reaffirming its significance as a historic venue for cultural and spiritual gatherings in the capital.
The festival attracted Sufi scholars, musicians, and enthusiasts from both Bangladesh and abroad.
WHO, Japan to ensure Rohingya healthcare
Japan has allocated $3.2 million (JPY 500 million) to support the World Health Organization’s (WHO) efforts in reducing illness and preventable deaths among Rohingya refugees and host communities in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char.
The agreement was formalised through an exchange of notes between Japan’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Saida Shinichi, and WHO’s Representative in Bangladesh, Dr Ahmed Jamsheed Mohamed.
CA Yunus pays homage to language heroes
Professor Muhammad Yunus , Chief Adviser of the interim government, has paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement, marking the Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day. He paid homage by placing a wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city at 12:12 am today.
The Chief Adviser arrived on the Shaheed Minar premises when the clock struck 12 midnight. He proceeded to the altar of the Central Shaheed Minar at a slow pace while playing the historic immortal song on the Amar ...
Keep prices low to soothe the pious this Ramadan
As Ramadan approaches, a time traditionally marked by reflection, charity, and community, the people of Bangladesh find themselves grappling with an unsettling reality: the soaring prices of essential commodities. A report (https://bdreports24.com/ramadan-preparations-hit-by-soaring-food-prices) published in this news portal said, despite government assurances and large-scale imports, the cost of living continues to rise, leaving many consumers struggling to afford basic necessities.
