Canada

Canada must investigate Indigenous children disappearances: report

An estimated 150,000 children were sent to the schools between 1831 and 1996. Many of them did not return.
30 October 2024, 04:44 AM

Trudeau slams India as tensions soar over Sikh separatist's murder

A grave Trudeau branded New Delhi's actions as "unacceptable" during a press conference in Ottawa on the diplomatic expulsions, which saw tensions reach a new height after the 2023 murder of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
15 October 2024, 04:16 AM

Veteran actor Jamal Uddin Hossain no more

Veteran television actor Jamal Uddin Hossain passed away at the age of 81, in the early hours of this morning in Calgary, Canada.
12 October 2024, 03:10 AM

China slams Canadian tariff proposal as 'dangerous'

China's Commerce Ministry on Wednesday called Canada's intention to impose further tariffs on its batteries, tech products and critical minerals "dangerous," according to state media
12 September 2024, 05:07 AM

Why the Canadian freight rail halt will roil North American supply chains

CN and CPKC's coast-to-coast rail networks in Canada connect south of the border and serve as important supply chain links to trade corridors and ports across North America.
22 August 2024, 05:15 AM

Bangladeshi musicians excel on international stages

The monsoon season usually marks a lull in concert activities, however, musicians and bands from the country are keeping busy with performances overseas. Many music artistes are taking the stage in various countries around the globe, including Europe and the United States.
29 July 2024, 07:13 AM

Canada football coach Priestman apologises over Olympic spying scandal

Priestman said she was "absolutely heartbroken" for her players, in a letter issued by her lawyers and published by Canadian media.
29 July 2024, 06:30 AM

Uruguay down Canada on penalties to win Copa third-place playoff

Luis Suarez rescued Uruguay with an injury-time equaliser before the South Americans defeated Canada 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out to win the Copa America's third place playoff match on Saturday.
14 July 2024, 03:36 AM

Drake loses $300,000 on bet against Argentina

Drake posted an image on Instagram that showed his bet would have given him a $2.88 million payout if Canada won, but goals from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi moved Argentina into a fourth final in five editions.
10 July 2024, 08:05 AM

India's World Cup match against Canada washed out

India's T20 World Cup group match against Canada in Lauderhill, Florida was abandoned on Saturday, after rain left the Central Broward Park stadium with wet patches in the outfield.
15 June 2024, 16:47 PM

All the records from USA’s milestone triumph over Canada

Aaron Jones’ brilliant 90* led USA to a confident win over their neighbours Canada, in what was the debut T20 World Cup match for both sides. A number of records were broken during this clash and we take a look at the major ones to fall.
2 June 2024, 07:23 AM

‘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