First ‘Happiness City’ HAPPILI unveiled at mega entrepreneurs’ meet

In a bid to redefine urban living beyond high-rises and luxury estates, the official master plan of Bangladesh’s first-ever planned happiness city, 'HAPPILI', has been grandly unveiled. Grounded in the visionary philosophy, "Money Can't Buy Happiness. A City Can," the comprehensive blueprint was launched during the 'BRAVE Family Day 2026' festival, held on 31 October (Saturday) at the open grounds of Fortis in Dhaka.Organized by the Coach Kanchon Academy, the day-long grand gala brought together thousands of emerging entrepreneurs and their families from across the country. Marking a historic first for the BRAVE platform, members gathered alongside their spouses, parents, and children. On this momentous occasion, the blueprint for 'BRAVE Valley'—an exclusive, state-of-the-art community and professional networking hub designed specifically for business leaders—was also introduced.The focal point of the convention was an exclusive s...

Banglalink redefines digital convenience with "Mukto", an app for all

Banglalink is set to transform its MyBL self-service app into Mukto, a digital platform designed to bring telecom products, connectivity and lifestyle services under one roof, regardless of which mobile operator users subscribe to.Bangladesh’s first telco-agnostic digital platform, 'Mukto' will allow users to access services through a universal login using social media accounts, local mobile numbers or international numbers from anywhere in the world.Mukto is an open and accessible...

Meghna Bank's Tk 400cr second subordinated bond: A new initiative for capital strengthening and sustainable growth

Business DeskWith the objective of further strengthening the capital base in the country's banking sector, enhancing financial capability, and ensuring sustainable business growth, Meghna Bank PLC has undertaken an i...

405 arrested in capital raids in 24hrs

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 405 people and filed 62 cases during raids across the capital over the past 24 hours.The arrests were made during operations in different police station areas of Dhaka on Sunday, according to a DMP press release issued today.The Mirpur division accounted for the highest number of arrests, with 147, followed by Tejgaon with 59, Gulshan with 43, Lalbagh with 40, Motijheel with 36, Wari with 34, Uttara with 20 and Ramna with 17.The Detective Branch (DB) arrested six people, while the Special Reserve Unit (SRU) arrested three.During the operations, police seized 5,992 yaba tablets, 41.5 kilograms of cannabis and 22 packets of heroin.They also recovered four mobile phones, 3,112 SIM cards from various companies, a truck, a bus, a key, 26 ceiling fans and...

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Nayeem hit maiden fifty as Tigers set Windies 170 for victory

A brilliant half-century from Nayeem Hasan steered Bangladesh to 142 all out in second innings, setting West Indies 170 for victory in the first Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.With the pitch offering turn and bounce aplenty, this target is regarded as tougher to achieve for any side in the fourth innings.Nayeem made 52 and led Bangladesh's batting after the hosts resumed the Day 4 at precarious 79-6 and with 106 runs lead.The allrounder made most of the runs out of Bangladesh's 64 they added on Day 4 before being all out.Nayeem's overnight partner Jaker Ali Anik was dismissed on 22 in the first over of the day, giving West Indies the complete control of the game.However, Nayeem guided the lower order astutely to take the leas past 150 amid the vicious spin bowling from Jomel Warrican and Roston Chase.Chase dropped Nayeem on 29 but the batter showed the grit on tricky surface to raise his maiden half-century off 87 balls, when he guided a delivery from Warrican to mid-wicket for a single.Chase, however, dismissed him for his fifth five-wicket haul and wrapped up Bangladesh innings as Nayeem miscued a shot to long-on.Chase ended with 5-36 while Warrican who followed his 5-53 with 4-63 in the second innings of Bangladesh.West Indies negotiated one over to reach 8 for no loss at lunch after their two openers-John Campbell and Brandon King survived some close calls, reports BSS....

Crossfire is not justice: IGP must uphold the Constitution

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Md Ali Hossain Fakir, has made a deeply disturbing statement by saying that police may resort to crossfire if the government permits it and it becomes necessary ...

Law and order: No room for impunity

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