Nakshi Katha Marathon blends heritage, youth and healthy living

Staff CorrespondentThe ‘Nakshi Katha Marathon’ was held at Hatirjheel in the capital on Friday, bringing together Bangladesh’s folk heritage, youth and the message of healthy living.Organised by NSU Runners, with fashion and lifestyle brand Twelve as the title sponsor, the event attracted around 1,500 runners. The marathon began at 5am, with participants competing in 2km, 5km and 15km categories.Runners began gathering at Hatirjheel before dawn, with young people making up a significant portion of the participants. The event turned the roads around the lake into a lively scene as runners of different ages took part in the competition.The central theme of the marathon was Nakshi Katha, one of the most recognisable forms of Bengal’s folk heritage. Traditionally created by rural women, Nakshi Katha reflects people’s lives, nature, emotions and cultural traditions through intricate designs and stitching.By incorporating the traditional art form into a modern s...

Bangladesh, Korea ink RD to launch $13m AI-Hub Project at Software Technology Park-2

Business DeskThe Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Information and Communication Technology Division (ICT Division) under the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology (MOPTIT) of Bangladesh, and the Economic Relations Division (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday announced the signing of the Record of Discussion (RD) for the project "Fostering Innovative Technology Experts with a Focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Bangladesh," wide...

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"Engineers' expertise vital for national growth": Ruhul Kabir Rizvi urges merit-based system

 Staff CorrespondentAdvocate Md. Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Senior Joint Secretary General of the BNP, has called for maximizing the expertise, skills, and experience of engineers and technologists to drive national development and progress.Speaking as the chief guest at the "National Engineers Conference 2026" on Thursday—organized by the Engineer Rights Movement with support from the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) to mark Engineer Rights Day—Rizvi highlighted the systemic issues facing skilled professionals."A fair state naturally ensures that highly educated and skilled individuals have the opportunity to serve in leadership roles," Rizvi stated. "However, in Bangladesh, the qualifications and expertise of BSc engineers are consistently unde...

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BCB warns unapproved district cricket bodies are illegal

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has warned that any organisation using the title “District Cricket Association” without the board’s approval or recognition will be considered illegal.In a statement, the BCB said any organisation, institution or committee formed by an individual or group without its approval, recognition or affiliation cannot be considered a BCB-recognised district cricket association.According to the BCB constitution, the formation and administration of regional and district cricket associations fall under the board’s authority.Under Article 6.2, the BCB is responsible for establishing regional and district cricket associations, while Article 6.4 gives it authority to recognise, administer and supervise those bodies.The board said organisations operating outside this framework cannot function as district cricket associations.Under Article 9.1(b), district cricket associations must also be formed in line with BCB-approved policies and regulations. Compliance with the prescribed structure is mandatory for participation in domestic competitions, including the National Cricket League, National Cricket Championship and age-group tournaments.The BCB said only associations formed according to its constitution and formally approved by the board will be recognised as “District Cricket Associations.”It warned that any organisation using the title without the required approval would be considered unconstitutional and illegal....

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