Titumir College students block Mohakhali Railgate
Titumir College students block Mohakhali Railgate

Rail communication between Dhaka and most of the country has been suspended as students of Titumir College blocked Mohakhali Railgate area of the capital on Monday. The students blocked the tracks as well as the roads at the intersection around 12.00pm, demanding that their college be upgraded...

Students block Mirpur road protesting for merit-based admissions
Students block Mirpur road protesting for merit-based admissions

Students of Mohammadpur Residential School and College in Dhaka have blocked Mirpur Road in front of their institution, demanding that admissions be based on merit. According to police, the protest began around 10:30 am when students, after breaking open the schools entrance gate, took to the...

U.S. states Israel has not violated law on blocking aid to Gaza
U.S. states Israel has not violated law on blocking aid to Gaza

The U.S. has stated that Israel has not violated American laws regarding the blocking of aid supplies to Gaza, following the expiration of a 30-day deadline issued by the U.S. for Israel to improve humanitarian access. The deadline was set with the threat of cutting some military assistance if...

Protesters hurt in agargaon road blockade
Protesters hurt in agargaon road blockade

Injured individuals from the July Movement, who were on their way to the hospital for treatment, staged a road blockade on the Shyamoli-bound lane of Agargaon, directly in front of the National Orthopaedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Institute (NITOR). The protest began around 1:20 p.m. on...

Night-time scrolling disrupts sleeping: True or myth?
Night-time scrolling disrupts sleeping: True or myth?

Having trouble to doze off? Its tempting to blame the phone for the endless newsfeed. However, the notion that its the blue light emitted by smartphones thats disrupting sleep isnt fairly right. While blue or short-wavelength lightsuch as daylight or that emitted by tech does affect our...

Taiwan defence minister warns of war risks from Chinese blockade
Taiwan defence minister warns of war risks from Chinese blockade

Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Wednesday that a real Chinese blockade of Taiwan would be an act of war and have far-reaching consequences for international trade. His statement came after China conducted military drills last week that practiced this scenario. China, which views...

Shakib Khan's “Toofan” to premiere in Pakistan
Shakib Khan's “Toofan” to premiere in Pakistan

Dhakas superstar Shakib Khan is well-known for his films, which also find audiences beyond the borders of Bangladesh. In keeping with this trend, Shakib Khans movie is set to be released in Pakistan. This year, his film Toofan made a significant impact, garnering praise both at home and abroad....