"We seek unity to build  just - humane society"
"We seek unity to build just - humane society"

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, called for collective action in building a just and humane society, free from discrimination, based on the principles of the Quran and Sunnah. Speaking at a rally on Friday evening at the Laksam Bypass on the Cumilla-Noakhali highway, he...

Rising talent Shahbaz Sunny dies
Rising talent Shahbaz Sunny dies

Young actor Shahbaz Sunny has passed away. Actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba confirmed Sunnys death through a Facebook post on Monday morning. Apurba wrote, Actor Shahbaz Sunny is no longer with us. Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Rajiun, expressing his condolences and seeking prayers for the departed actor....

NASA swaps SpaceX capsules to allow earlier return of Sunita Williams
NASA swaps SpaceX capsules to allow earlier return of Sunita Williams

NASA on Tuesday swapped out the astronaut capsule it plans to use for an upcoming routine flight to the International Space Station, a scheduling move that will allow a slightly earlier return for two Starliner astronauts who have been on the station far longer than expected, reports Reuters....

Arafat Sunny reported for suspect bowling action
Arafat Sunny reported for suspect bowling action

Chittagong Kings left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny has been reported for a suspected bowling action during the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). On-field umpires Masudur Rahman Mukul and Raveendra Wimalasiri raised concerns about his action during Chittagongs final league-phase match against...

NASA’s 2 stuck astronauts take their first spacewalk together
NASA’s 2 stuck astronauts take their first spacewalk together

NASAs two stuck astronauts took their first spacewalk together Thursday, exiting the International Space Station almost eight months after moving in. Commander Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore floated out to perform maintenance work and wipe the stations exterior for evidence of any microbes that...

Stuck in space for months, Sunita Williams says 'trying to remember how to walk'
Stuck in space for months, Sunita Williams says 'trying to remember how to walk'

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams spoke to students at her former high school, Needham High, on Monday, and shared the challenges and joys of being stuck in space for nearly seven months. Originally, her mission to the International Space Station (ISS) was expected to last just over a...

Poaching threatens the Sundarbans' survival
Poaching threatens the Sundarbans' survival

The trend of deer poaching in the Sundarbans has surged this winter. With most areas of the forest being dry, poachers are laying traps to hunt deer. Despite occasional raids resulting in the seizure of deer meat, heads, skins, and traps, illegal hunting has not stopped. However, forest...

"Tulip should seek forgiveness from Bangladesh’s people"
"Tulip should seek forgiveness from Bangladesh’s people"

The interim government has said they remain committed to accountability and justice, and will be working with partners around the world to return the stolen funds to the people of Bangladesh. The theft of billions of dollars in public funds has left Bangladesh with a significant financial...

Bullet from Indian side kills youth along Sunamganj border
Bullet from Indian side kills youth along Sunamganj border

A Bangladeshi youth was killed by bullets allegedly fired from the Indian side along the Chinakandi border in Bishwambharpur Upazila, Sunamganj, on Wednesday. The deceased Md Saidul Islam (24) son of Joynal Abedin was from Dhanpur Union, reports UNB. Sunamganj Battalion 28 BGB Commander AKM...

Mithila joins Bengali dubbing of popular Korean drama
Mithila joins Bengali dubbing of popular Korean drama

Rafiath Rashid Mithila has joined the popular Korean drama Descendants of the Sun (DOTS), but instead of acting, she will provide the Bengali voice dubbing for a key character in the series. Korean dramas are booming internationally including a large audience in Bangladesh.Popular dramas are...

Pakistani band 'Kaavish' to rock Dhaka stage with Arnob and Sunidhi
Pakistani band 'Kaavish' to rock Dhaka stage with Arnob and Sunidhi

Following the concerts of Pakistans band Jal and singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, another band from Pakistan, Kaavish, will be performing in Dhaka for the first time. The concert titled Dhaka Dreams will be held on January 10 and 11 at the Army Stadium in the capital. The event is organized by Blue...

Daagi on set with Afran Nisho & two actresses in tow
Daagi on set with Afran Nisho & two actresses in tow

After about a year and a half since his first film release, popular actor Afran Nisho has started shooting for his new film. Recently, it was announced that the actor would be part of the upcoming movie Daagi. The first look teaser of the film was also released on his birthday. It has been...

Dhaka ranks 3rd for worst air quality on Sunday morning
Dhaka ranks 3rd for worst air quality on Sunday morning

The most densely populated city of Bangladesh, Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality, recording an AQI score of 283 at 8:35 am on Sunday. The capital citys air was classified as very unhealthy according to the air quality and pollution rankings. Kuwait City in...

South Korean President faces close second martial law impeachment vote
South Korean President faces close second martial law impeachment vote

South Koreas opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, has urged lawmakers to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law declaration. The National Assembly will hold its second vote on impeachment Saturday, requiring 200 votes to pass. Opposition members need support from eight ruling...

Sundarbans lack dedicated 'Master Plan' even after 53 years
Sundarbans lack dedicated 'Master Plan' even after 53 years

More than five decades after Bangladeshs independence, the Sundarbans, the worlds largest mangrove forest, remains without a dedicated master plan. Stakeholders in the tourism sector are calling for an integrated ecotourism master plan to ensure the sustainable development and conservation of the...

Dhaka ranks second with 'very unhealthy' air quality on Sunday
Dhaka ranks second with 'very unhealthy' air quality on Sunday

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the second on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 240 at 9am on Sunday. Todays air was classified as very unhealthy and such air quality continued for the past few days, posing a grave health threat,...

Jupiter's Opposition: Earth, Sun, and Jupiter align
Jupiter's Opposition: Earth, Sun, and Jupiter align

On Saturday (Dec 7), Earth, the Sun, and Jupiter will align in a straight line with Jupiter remaining visible in the sky throughout the night, reports Earth Sky. This celestial event is known as Jupiters Opposition. According to Forbes Magazine data, there will be an opportunity to observe...

NASA’s Sunita leads groundbreaking lettuce experiment in space
NASA’s Sunita leads groundbreaking lettuce experiment in space

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who is on an extended eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station, is leading important research. As the commander of the Space Station, she is working on growing Outredgeous romaine lettuce in microgravity. This experiment looks at how different...