- Japan PM Ishiba says Trump tariffs 'national crisis'
- CA seeks humanitarian channel in Rakhine to stop further displacement
- Bangladesh to chair BIMSTEC for 2 years
- CA joins breakfast meeting on BIMSTEC sidelines
- Holding polls at earliest possible time top priority: CA
- Trump says TikTok deal ‘very close’ as US ban deadline nears
- Deadly fire on Gaza ambulances possible Israeli 'war crimes': UN official
- Zambia’s US-based players withdrawn from China tournament over travel rules
- Dhaka weather to stay consistent until noon
- White House releases AFTP report, signaling major shift in US trade policy
- South Korea's Constitutional Court ousts impeached President Yoon
- Dhaka's air 'unhealthy' today
- Turkiye condemns Israel as greatest threat to regional peace
- We are not underestimating other teams: Sarwar Imran
- Elizabeth Strout, Miranda July shortlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction
- Mymensingh youth who participated in Ukraine war for Russia dies
- CA to hold bilateral talks with Modi, other BIMSTEC leaders tomorrow
- Rescue team led by Bangladesh Army continues its operation in Myanmar
- Thai ministers meet CA on BIMSTEC sidelines
- ‘Evidence of conspiracy to thwart July-August trial found’

New Facebook feature helps content creators earn from Stories
Facebook remains the worlds leading social media platform, with millions of users dedicating hours to browsing content daily. This immense traffic presents vast opportunities to monetize on the platform, and Meta has recently introduced an exciting way for creators to earn money: Facebook Stories....

How to share Facebook posts with your favorite friends
Not everyone enjoys the same type of content on Facebook. What interests some might annoy others. Also, sharing everything with everyone isnt always ideal. So, how can you ensure that your posts reach only the people who truly appreciate them? Facebook offers a solution: Custom Lists. This...

97pc textbooks distributed: CA press wing
Abul Kalam Azad Majumdar, the Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, stated on Monday that approximately 97 percent of textbooks have been distributed, and the rest will be delivered by mid-March. He said this while speaking at a media briefing at the Foreign Service Academy, reports BSS....

All school textbooks to be distributed by March 10: Wahiduddin
Outgoing education adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud on Wednesday (March 5) said all school children will get their textbooks by March 10. Wahiduddin made the announcement while handing over his office to new Education Adviser Professor C R Abrar at a programme at education ministry office in the...

UNESCO book exhibition begins tomorrow at JPC
The daylong UNESCO Book Exhibition-2025 will be held at Jatiya Press Club (JPC) in capital tomorrow (February 27). Marking the International Mother Language Day the National Association of UNESCO Clubs in Bangladesh will organize the event for the 9th time in the country. Managing Director...

Facebook to delete live broadcast recordings after 30 days
Facebook starts deleting users live broadcast recordings after 30 days starting on February 19th. Users who go live after that date must download the videos to save them from getting deleted before their 30-day expiration period ends. Alternatively, you could share the recordings to your profile as...

Stocks decline after six-day rally
The stock market lost momentum on Sunday after six consecutive sessions of gains, as investors engaged in profit booking ahead of the upcoming monetary policy announcement for the second half of the fiscal year, reports BSS. The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw its benchmark index drop by 13.29...

Work underway to convert public library books into e-books: Farooki
Cultural Affairs Advisor Mostafa Sarwar Farooki said work is underway to convert all public library books into e-books. He made this announcement at a press conference at the National Museum on Tuesday on the occasion of Library Day. Mostafa Sarwar Farooki said, The work on e-books is...

DMP urges all to refrain from misinterpreting issue of verifying manuscripts of books
The attention of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has been drawn to a news item published in various print media regarding verification of manuscripts of books to be published in the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair that began in the city on Saturday. In a statement on Saturday, the DMP...

Much awaited next Dan Brown book announced to be released on Sept 9
Dan Browns next global, multi-tiered thriller finds protagonist Robert Langdon journeying from Prague to New York to London as he evades a would-be assassin and ponders the depths of human consciousness. Doubleday announced Wednesday that The Secret of Secrets, his first Langdon novel since...

Meta to introduce WhatsApp account linking with Instagram and Facebook
Meta revealed on Tuesday that users will soon have the option to link their WhatsApp account to the Accounts Center, a central hub where they can manage connected experiences across Facebook, Instagram, and Meta Quest accounts, reports techcrunch. This integration will enable users to cross-post...

Chinese tourists cancel Thai trips amid safety concerns
Concerns over safety in Thailand have led to a surge in cancellations from Chinese tour groups ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday. Independent travelers are also showing slower booking patterns due to heightened fears. Recently, Hong Kong-based singer and actor Eason Chan canceled his concert...

How to delete Facebook, Instagram and Threads
After Metas move to remove third-party fact checkers and ease content moderation, searches for deleting Facebook, Instagram, and Threads have surged. Many critics accuse CEO Mark Zuckerberg of prioritizing free expression over tackling misinformation and divisive content. If youre fed up with Metas...

Strasbourg, Ankara, Madrid: none felt like home, but in books I discovered my people: Elif Shafak
Where is home? The question has always intrigued and puzzled me, ever since I was a child. I was born in Strasbourg, France. Of those early years I do not remember much. Fragments of memories, like ribbons attached to a kite, drifting in the air, caught between the pull of a place and the...

Meta to show eBay listings on Facebook Marketplace
Meta said Wednesday that it will allow some Facebook users to view eBay listings on its Marketplace service, as it tries out a possible way to resolve European Union charges of anticompetitive behavior that the bloc leveled on 2024. The social media company announced it is starting a test that...

How many Harry Potter books are there? Range over the magical world of J.K. Rowling’s iconic series
If youve ever asked yourself how many Harry Potter books are there, the answer is seven. The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, has become one of the most beloved and widely-read book franchises in history. Since the release of the first book in 1997, millions of readers around the world...

Upcoming Colleen Hoover book-to-film adaptations to watch out for
Colleen Hoover harbours the remarkable ability to weave stories that resonate deeply, stirring emotions that linger long after the final page is turned. Its no surprise, then, that the bestselling books from Colleen Hoover have managed to strike a chord with readers around the globe. Now, her...