WEB submits recommendations for next budget to advance women entrepreneurs

Staff CorrespondentAhead of the National Budget for FY 2026–2027, the Women Entrepreneurs Association of Bangladesh (WEB) organized a pre-budget dialogue in the capital, focusing on sustainable development of women entrepreneurs, addressing business challenges, and promoting inclusive economic growth.The seminar, titled “Accelerating Women’s Entrepreneurship for Inclusive Growth: Recommendation Report Sharing for National Budget 2026–27,” was held on Saturday at Hotel Lakeshore in Gulshan.Dr. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Honorable Adviser to the Ministry of Finance and Planning of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, attended the event as Chief Guest.Among the special guests were Abul Hai Sarker, Chairman of Dhaka Bank, and Member of Parliament Helen Jerin Khan. The session was chaired by Nasreen Fatema Awal, President of WEB, who also delivered the welcome speech.In his address, Dr. Titumir emphasized that policy proposals put forward...

Cattle farmers worried over profits, seek curb on Indian influx

Cattle farmers and householders in Chapainawabganj are busy taking care of sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with more than 2 lakh animals prepared in the district this year.According to the District Livestock Department, 226,050 animals, including cows, goats, sheep and buffaloes, have been prepared for sacrifice. Against a local demand of 167,020 animals, the district has a surplus of 58,848.Visits to different areas of the district showed that farmers are providing intensive care to a...

Step Footwear & Ibn Sina Trust inks deak for employee healthcare services

Business DeskA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday between Step Footwear, the country’s leading footwear brand, and Ibn Sina Trust.The primary objective of the agreement is to ensure improved,...

Kids lead Gulshan Society’s clean-up drive

A cleanliness drive involving children and adolescents was carried out in Gulshan-2 on Friday morning, aiming to promote a clean city and raise environmental awareness.The initiative, organised by Gulshan Society, took place at the Lake Park area and adjacent roads, with the participation of students from various educational institutions alongside children and teenagers.The programme began at around 10am and turned into a festive event due to the enthusiastic participation of young participants. Parents, teachers and local distinguished persons were also present during the event.Barrister Omar Sadat, president of Gulshan Society and the main organizer of the initiative, said such programmes would help build environmental awareness and self-reliance among children and adolescents....

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Litton hits resilient century after Pakistan pacers trigger middle-order collapse

A magnificent, counter-attacking century from wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das rescued Bangladesh from a catastrophic middle-order collapse on the opening day of the second Test in Sylhet.While Litton stood tall with an unbeaten 109 off 136 balls, the day so far belonged to Pakistan’s disciplined pace attack, which relentlessly exploited the conditions.Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad ran through Bangladesh’s batting spine, routinely triggering collapses just as partnerships threatened to develop.The afternoon session turned into a nightmare for the hosts as their steady pre-lunch position evaporated. Abbas broke a grinding 38-run stand by producing a beautiful, curving delivery to dismiss captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (29), tracking a faint edge to Mohammad Rizwan.The wicket marked a personal milestone for Abbas, registering his 100th Test wicket outside Pakistan.Shahzad then took control from the other end. He trapped the veteran Mushfiqur Rahim lbw for 23 via an umpire's call review, before bouncing out Mehidy Hasan Miraz (4) just two overs later.Miraz’s reckless hook flew straight to deep fine leg, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 116-6 after losing three crucial wickets for just ten runs.Stepping up under immense pressure, Litton single-handedly altered the momentum of the final session. He anchored small but vital lower-order partnerships, first putting on 60 runs with Taijul Islam (16) and later finding support from Shoriful Islam (5*). Litton accelerated effortlessly in the evening heat, smashing 13 boundaries and a six to bring up his hundred in ...

Govt move to reopen closed sugar mills hailed

Industries, Commerce, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir very recently said the government is firmly committed to reopening the country’s closed state-owned sugar mills. He unde...

Canal excavation must be planned and meaningful

A nationwide canal excavation and re-excavation programme being carried out by the present government deserves attention and cautious optimism.In a country like Bangladesh, where rivers, canals and wetlands have shaped agriculture, transport and rura...

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