- Burned dog’s body at secretariat signals conspiracy: Sarjis
- ACC sues ex-minister Nasrul, 2 family members
- Grand Mosque authority offers free storage for Umrah performers
- One hectare of forestland recovered in Tangail, brick kiln fined in Savar
- Bangladesh sets deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to legalise status
- Fire at secretariat was not an accident but planned: Nur
- ‘Wall of Humanity’ launched at Dhaka College to share warm clothes
- Kohli and Konstas provide a fiery start to the 4th Test
- Fakhrul urges accountability for those responsible for Secretariat fire
- Cyber protection ordinance is an extension of DSA
- Motion to impeach South Korea’s acting president submitted
- Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack, delaying flights during the holiday season
- Insects' winter survival secrets
- Govt officials' wealth statement deadline extended by 1.5 months
- Bangladesh participates in France's short film festival
- Rural communities urged to flee east Australia bushfire
- Agents of Hasina burned files of various misdeeds: Sarjis
- Top 12 South Indian films to watch in January 2025
- Commission recommends reducing lethal weapons
- Secretariat fire: 7-member probe body formed
Japan accuses Google of violating anti-monopoly laws
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is preparing to issue a cease-and-desist order against Google, accusing the tech giant of violating the countrys antimonopoly laws by coercing smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its search app on devices. This would mark the first time a cease-and-desist...
Dubai eases holiday travel with smart customs app, extra measures
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is bracing for a New Year travel surge, expecting over 5.2 million passengers between December 13 and 31, with peak activity projected from December 20 to 22. To manage this busy period, Dubai Customs has ramped up operations with expanded inspection teams and...
Mobile surveillance tech used in enforced disappearances under past regime
The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh has revealed that mobile phone surveillance technology was instrumental in locating victims before their secret abductions by the ousted regime of Sheikh Hasina. BSS reported this on Sunday. The commissions report, titled...
World Bank approves $1.16 billion for Bangladesh’s development and climate projects
World Banks Board of Executive Directors has sanctioned three projects worth $1.16 billion to help Bangladesh improve health services, boost water and sanitation services and achieve greener and climate-resilient development, reports UNB. The $500 million Second Bangladesh Green and Climate...
Doctor suggests apple cider vinegar for a health benefit that is 'little known'
Apple cider vinegar is well-known for improving digestion, but Dr. Eric Berg also revealed in a YouTube video that it has a lesser-known benefit for gut microbes. The doctor explained: Both good bacteria and bad bacteria can go into a dormant state. Microbes in a dormant state are protected from...
Commission finds India's involvement in enforced disappearance
The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance has found Indias involvement in enforced disappearances in Bangladesh, reports BSS. Indian involvement in Bangladeshs system of enforced disappearances is a matter of public record, the commission said in its report as it found intelligence...
Enforced disappearance victims faced brutal, methodical torture
The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance has revealed that victims of enforced disappearance have endured systematic and inhuman torture in secret detention centers. The accounts of torture we have documented are both profoundly brutal and disturbingly methodical, the commission...
Real Madrid win FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Real Madrid win the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, defeating Mexican side Pachuca in the final match of the tournament in Qatar, reports BBC. Kylian Mbappes first-half strike at Lusail Stadium set Real Madrid on their way before Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr scored after half-time. Mbappe gave Madrid...
Michael Chakma files complaint against Hasina over disappearance
Michael Chakma, a prominent leader of the United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF), has filed a formal complaint with the International Crimes Tribunal regarding the disappearance by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Chakma submitted the complaint at the Office of the Chief Prosecutor on Wednesday...
Victims were held in eight secret detention centers
In 2010, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has abducted a youth from capitals Mohammadpur, and sewed his lips without any anesthetic. Besides, many others were killed by shooting on head, and the bodies were tied in cement bags and drowned in the rivers including Buriganga and Shitalakshya from...
Commission finds involvement of ex-PM Hasina in enforced disappearance
The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance on Saturday submitted its first interim report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, reports BSS. The five-member commission led by retired justice Mainul Islam Chowdhury handed over the report titled Unfolding the Truth to the Chief...
Hasnat Abdullah discontent over university application fees
Hasnat Abdullah, the convener of the anti-discrimination student movement, has expressed discontent over the application fees of various universities. He said, Education is everyones right, not a commodity. He wrote this in a post on her verified Facebook account on Saturday. In the post,...
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...
Meta platforms donates $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund, signaling shift in relations
Meta Platforms has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trumps inaugural fund, marking a shift in CEO Mark Zuckerbergs previously strained relationship with the incoming administration. The company confirmed the donation, which contrasts with past practices, especially following Trumps...
RAB to investigate allegations of enforced disappearances and killings: DG
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) will investigate all allegations of enforced disappearances and killings, announced its Director General AKM Shahidur Rahman on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference held at the Media Center in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka, he assured that such incidents would not occur...
Indian media's report on Bangladesh apparel industry misleading: CA press wing
Report published on Indian media Tuesday claiming that many global brands are now shifting their focus to Indian manufacturers from Bangladesh is misleading, Chief Advisers Press Wing said on Wednesday, reports BSS. The article published in India.com claims many clothing brands are now shifting...
Gunmen kidnap at least 50 in Nigeria
Kidnapping has become a serious problem in northwest Nigerias Zamfara state over the last weekend as gunmen abducted at least 50 people, reports UNB. Confirming this matter, local police said on Tuesday: Gunmen abducted at least 50 people including women and children. The latest mass...
TikTok closer to US ban after losing court appeal
TikTok moved closer to a U.S. ban after losing an appeal on Friday against a law that forces the app to separate from its Chinese parent company by January 19. The potential ban could strain US-China relations just as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, reports...
Malicious Play Store apps put 8 million Android users at risk
Malicious apps are pretty common, and its easy to accidentally download them if youre not cautious. Youll often find these apps on third-party app stores, shady websites, or through suspicious emails and texts. What you wouldnt expect is to encounter them on the Google Play Store if youre an...
Vodafone-Three merger approval blotches UK antitrust shift
Britains approval of a merger between two of its four mobile networks signals a shift in regulatory priorities, with economic growth and infrastructure investment now taking precedence over keeping consumer prices low, reports Reuters. On Thursday, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)...
23 newly appointed judges calls on President
23 newly appointed judges of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court paid a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The meeting was held at Bangabhaban on Thursday. Congratulating the new judges during the meeting, the President said that the appointment of new judges will...
Eminem’s mother dies at the age of 69
Renowned American rapper Eminems mother has died at the age of 69, reports BBC. Debbie Nelson, Eminems mother, has a difficult relationship with her son that was reflected in much of his earlier songs. Citing US media, BBC reports: The rappers representative, Dennis Dennehy, confirmed his...
Inquiry commission gets 3 more months to investigate disappearances
The term of inquiry commission for enforced disappearances by law enforcement agencies during the Awami League government has been extended by three months. The commission was supposed to submit its final report by 15th of December, but a Tuesday notification, issued by the cabinet division...
Mbappe's problem is not different from Real Madrid's problem: Coach Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday that French superstar Kylian Mbappes struggles this season are coonected to his teams overall lack of consistency. The French forward missed a penalty as Spanish and European champions Real Madrid lost on Wednesday in the Champions League...
Mbappe misses penalty as Liverpool beat Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty as Liverpool won 2-0 against Real Madrid on Wednesday, dealing the defending champions their third defeat in five Champions League matches. Mohamed Salah also fired wide from the spot, but it mattered little as Liverpool secured a 17th win in Arne Slots first 19...
Salah expresses disappointment over lack of new contract offer from Liverpool
Mohamed Salah, who has been a key player for Liverpool since his arrival in 2017, has just seven months remaining on his current contract. Despite his long service to the club, the Egyptian forward has not yet received an official offer for a new deal, leaving him deeply disappointed. Salah, who...
Mbappé scores as Real Madrid moves close to Barcelona
Kylian Mbappé scored and Real Madrid moved within four points of Spanish league leader Barcelona with a 3-0 win at Leganes on Sunday, reports UNB. Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham also scored to close the gap on Barcelona, which conceded two late goals in a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on...
New EC to be sworn in Sunday afternoon
The newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and four election commissioners are set to take their oath on Sunday. Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed will administer the oath at 1:30 pm in the Judges Lounge of the Supreme Court. Retired Secretary AMM Nasir Uddin has been appointed as the...