Canada

‘Kajol Rekha’ to be released in the US and Canada tomorrow

The “Monpura” famed director Gias Uddin Selim, released his latest film “Kajol Rekha” about six weeks ago. The film continues to be shown in various theatres across the country while garnering positive reviews from the audience.
30 May 2024, 07:20 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Group A preview

In Group A, a pair of neighbours – India and Pakistan along with the USA and Canada – will be joined by Ireland.
28 May 2024, 09:00 AM

Director, lead actress to attend 'Kajol Rekha' screening in Khulna today

A month since its premiere, "Kajol Rekha", helmed by the renowned director Gias Uddin Selim, continues to grace the silver screen. The film has not only received acclaim from the audience but garnered widespread admiration.
16 May 2024, 05:41 AM

Canada to push ahead with digital services tax on global tech firms starting 2024

Washington opposes the plan on the grounds that it unfairly singles out U.S. firms.
17 April 2024, 08:35 AM

Canada, Costa Rica seal Copa America berths with playoff wins

Canada advanced to the tournament after defeating Trinidad & Tobago 2-0 before Costa Rica came from behind to down Honduras 3-1 at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco.
24 March 2024, 02:39 AM

Canada to cut number of international students to tackle housing shortage

Canada is currently considering putting a cap on the number of international students allowed to live in the country.
15 January 2024, 06:45 AM

Guy freezing in Dhaka winter aspires to pursue higher studies in Canada

Like hundreds of his fellow escapists, Shadman Sakib also dreams of moving to Canada for higher studies and hopes that education will somehow magically work out for him in Manitoba.
14 January 2024, 15:00 PM

Bangladeshi descent Mohammad Aminul Islam awarded the Medal of Good Citizenship in Canada

Recently, the Canadian province of British Columbia has honoured 21 individuals with the Medal of Good Citizenship for their outstanding contributions to community life. Among these distinguished recipients is Mohammad Aminul Islam, a Surrey resident of Bangladeshi descent, whose commitment to promoting mother languages and fostering community spirit has been recognised and celebrated.
11 January 2024, 16:59 PM

Canada expresses disappointment over Jan 7 electoral process

Canada has expressed its disappointment that the electoral process in the January 7 parliamentary election has fallen short of the principles of democracy and freedom upon which Bangladesh was founded
10 January 2024, 04:46 AM

Canada's surging cost of living fuels reverse immigration

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made immigration his main weapon to blunt Canada's big challenge of an aging and slowing population, and it has also helped fuel economic growth.
10 December 2023, 04:48 AM

Canada recalls infant pyjamas made in Bangladesh

Health Canada has recalled more than 200,000 George brand sleepers, a type of pyjama meant for infants, that were made in Bangladesh and sold from November 2022 to June 2023 citing choking and ingestion hazards.
5 November 2023, 08:18 AM

Bangladesh, Canada to work for higher bilateral trade

Bangladesh and Canada have agreed to devise a mechanism to explore ways and means to diversify and expand bilateral trade, which now stands at only about $2.5 billion. 
28 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Canada qualify for T20 World Cup for first time

With the triumph, Canada and Bermuda finished level on points in the double round-robin qualifying group, which also featured Panama and the Cayman Islands, but the Canadians advanced due to a better run rate.
8 October 2023, 01:02 AM

Tiger turned Cop: Mehrab cherishes new role

A career switch is never easy and for a former cricketer, who has played at the highest level for their country, it is probably even more difficult.
30 September 2023, 13:07 PM

Canada set to field first transgender cricketer in T20 qualifier

Canada is set to field the first transgender cricketer in an official international match after Danielle McGahey was named in the squad for a qualifying tournament for the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup.
1 September 2023, 04:54 AM

At 70, Babita living her best life in Canada

Babita also shared that Anik spent his entire day with his mother. He took her to visit a castle. “I was amazed to see the beautiful architecture,” she shared. “We then went to see an amazing ballet dance performance. I really enjoyed every bit of the moment.” The mother-son duo spent quality time on lunch and dinner as well.
1 August 2023, 10:47 AM

bKash in Kotler’s marketing book

Two case studies of mobile financial service provider bKash have been featured in a local edition of “Essentials of Modern Marketing”, a marketing book written by professor Dr. Philip Kotler
25 May 2023, 11:33 AM

Kumar Bishwajit provides latest updates on son’s condition

Legendary singer Kumar Bishwajit, along with his wife Naima Sultana, had rushed to Canada after receiving news of their son’s road accident.
16 February 2023, 10:10 AM

An outpouring of love and prayers for Kumar Bishwajit’s son

Since the news of the accident made headlines, many people have come forward to express their love and send their prayers for Kumar Nibir
16 February 2023, 06:00 AM

Croatia 2-1 Canada: What’s your prediction?

Canada manager John Herdman said on Saturday his team was fired up for a test against 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia after the Canadians fell to Belgium 1-0 despite outplaying them.
27 November 2022, 15:31 PM