- IMF Loans: A Double-Edged Sword for Bangladesh
- Bolsonaro, Aides indicted over alleged 2022 coup attempt in Brazil
- Russia fired a new missile to Ukraine that West can't stop, says Putin
- Anti-Discrimination Student Movement forms 18-member central committee
- North Korea's Kim accuses U.S. of escalating tensions, warns of nuclear conflict
- Turkish officials welcome ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu, Gallant over war crimes
- Bitcoin nears $100,000 amid optimism over Trump's crypto policies
- Case filed over JU student's death caused by e-rickshaw on campus
- Standing beside people armed forces became symbol of confidence: Chief Adviser
- Bashundhara Shuvosangho supports human chain against attack on students
- Hollywood films ‘Wicked’ and ‘Red One’ set to premiere in Bangladesh
- Bangladesh tennis team beat Yemen
- Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan urges for minimum and grant-based Allocation in COP29 negotiations
- Nations criticise vague climate finance deal at UN talks
- We’re reviewing election irregularities, plans punishment: Badiul Alam Majumder
- Death toll in Gaza surpasses 44,000
- International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas officials
- Dengue takes 9 lives in 24 hrs
- Govt unveils treatment plan for injured in July-August movement
- Battery rickshaw blockade suspended until Saturday
Apple offers $100m to undo Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban
An official said that Apple has increased the offer to invest in Indonesia by almost tenfold, reports Economic Times. In a latest bid with the government to persuade the government to lift its sales ban on the iPhone 16, the US-based tech giant made the offer. The proposal would see Apple...
Govt to publish list of 43,000 employees under freedom fighter quota
A total of 43,348 officers and employees have secured positions in government and semi-government institutions under the freedom fighter quota. Ministry of Liberation War Affairs officials are currently verifying the list of those employed through the quota. The list will soon be available on...
Apple unveils luggage tracking feature
Apple has launched a new feature called Share Item Location, enabling iPhone users to securely share the location of their AirTags with third parties, such as airlines, to assist in the recovery of lost luggage. This feature, part of Apples iOS 18.2 public beta and set to become widely available...
Trump's key appointments so far: A look at his picks for top positions
President-elect Donald Trump is beginning to appoint key figures to his second administration, focusing on aides and allies who were among his most steadfast supporters during the 2024 campaign. Heres a look at the individuals he has selected for key positions so far. Susie Wiles has been...
Applications for school admission begin
Admission applications for grades one to nine in both public and private schools have started this morning. Students can start applying online from 11am. The application process will continue until 5pm on November 30, reports The Business Standard. Students will be selected and admitted...
No receiver appointment for Beximco Pharma
The Appellate Division of Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the appointment of a receiver to manage Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. However, the court upheld the High Courts decision to appoint receivers for other companies within the Beximco Group. A three-judge bench led by Justice Md Ashfaqul...
WhatsApp launches new feature
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature to enhance the user experience on the platform. The newly launched Custom List feature is designed to further improve the chat experience for users. This is not the first such feature. WhatsApp already offers several tools to help users keep important...
South Korea fines Meta $15 million for illegally collecting data
South Koreas privacy watchdog on Tuesday fined social media company Meta 21.6 billion won ($15 million) for illegally collecting sensitive personal information from Facebook users, including data about their political views and sexual orientation, and sharing it with thousands of advertisers,...
Supreme Court to hear Khaleda Zia's petitions on 10 Nov
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has fixed 10 November for hearing two leave to appeal petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the High Court verdict that doubled her five-year jail term in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division...
Apple AirPods transform into hearing aids, boosting accessibility for users
Some Apple AirPods wireless headphones can now act as hearing aids with a new software update available Monday. This important advancement has been praised by experts, even though it will only help a small portion of the millions of Americans with hearing loss. An estimated 30 million people 1...
Nvidia overtakes Apple
Nvidia dethroned Apple as the worlds most valuable company on Friday, following a record-setting rally in the stock powered by an insatiable demand for its new supercomputing artificial intelligence (AI) chips. Nvidias stock market value briefly touched US$3.53 trillion, while that of Apple was...
Rana Plaza owner Sohel Rana’s bail remains suspended
The Appellate Division has ordered that a rule concerning the bail of Sohel Rana, owner of Rana Plaza in Savar, be resolved within two months, saying that until then, his bail will remain suspended. A three-member Appellate Division bench made the decision on Monday from, led by Justice Md...
Apple to launch M4 Macs next week
Apple has officially confirmed the highly anticipated rollout of its M4 Macs, set to begin next week. After the launch of the iPad Mini 7 on October 15, all eyes are now on the next-generation Macs. Rumours surrounding Apples upcoming launches have been circulating for some time, particularly...
Apple cautious on AI photo editing due to authenticity concerns
Apple is being cautious about using artificial intelligence (AI) in photo editing, expressing concerns about how this technology might influence peoples views on the authenticity of images. Apples software chief Craig Federighi discussed the companys deliberations over incorporating AI-powered...
Bangladesh experienced 3.53% decrease as EU import drops 3.63%
The European Unions apparel imports saw a 3.63% decline from January to August 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reflecting a broader global trend of reduced apparel consumption. According to the latest data, total imports dropped from US$ 61.56 billion to US$ 59.32 billion....
Dr Yunus granted permission to appeal against legal validity of withdrawn cases
The Appellate Division granted leave to appeal of Dr Muhammad Yunus as he asked for the validity of the complaint filed according to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and the cancellation of the case. At the same time, November 19 has been fixed for date of hearing the appeal. The Appellate...