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US designates major cartels, transnational organizations as terrorist groups

The United States Department of State has officially designated several major criminal organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) in an effort to combat international violence and terror. The groups targeted in this move include Tren...

Oprah Winfrey, Selena Gomez among new Oscar presenters

The 97th Academy Awards are shaping up to be a dazzling affair with new presenters and a fresh voice behind the scenes, reports the statesman. Oprah Winfrey, Selena Gomez, Ben Stiller, Willem Dafoe, Goldie Hawn, Sterling K. Brown, Joe Alwyn, Lily-Rose Depp, Ana de Armas, and Connie Nielsen have...

10 dead, 19 injured in bus-car collision in India

At least 10 people lost their lives and 19 others sustained injuries when a car carrying Maha Kumbh devotees from Chhattisgarh collided with a bus on the Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway in Uttar Pradesh of India around midnight on Friday. According to DCP Yamunanagar Vivek Chandra Yadav, the victims...

Chinese auto giant BYD to integrate DeepSeek in cars

Shares in Chinese automaker BYD jumped on Tuesday after it unveiled plans to unroll advanced self-driving technology on nearly all its cars, including budget models priced below $10,000. The company also said it would integrate AI startup Deepseeks software into its cars, following domestic...

SC adjourns hearing on caretaker government review petitions for two weeks

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday morning adjourned for two weeks its hearing on review petitions that challengethe 2011 cancellation of caretaker government system. The three-member bench led by Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam issued the order in this regard. Following the...

Secret to nutritious, sustainable low-carb diet

Low-carb diets have become popular for managing Type 2 diabetes and obesity, but critics argue that cutting carbs can lead to nutrient deficiencies. A new study, however, shows that well-planned low-carb diets can be nutritionally complete and sustainable. Breaking down the study Published in...

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ trailer reveals action-packed adventure with Scarlett Johansson

The full trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth, starring Scarlett Johansson, has dropped. In the action-packed clip, Johansson teams up with Jonathan Bailey to battle dinosaurs and secure their genetic material. As expected, the clip checks all the right boxes of humour, fear, awe and adventure,...

EC to use software for smart NID card distribution

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to use advanced software to ensure the smooth distribution of national identity (NID) smart cards. Field officials in this regard have been instructed to follow the new decision, reports banglanews24. Jakir Mahmud, Assistant Director (Printing and...

Vertical Mastercard credit card launched for ICMAB members

Dhaka Bank and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) on Tuesday announced their collaboration to launch a co-branded Vertical Mastercard credit card for ICMAB members. The new card will come with a wide range of lifestyle and travel benefits to enhance the...

Syria car bomb explosion kills at least 15

A car explosion in northern Syria on Monday has killed at least 15 people, authorities said, reports DW. The blast took place on a main road on the outskirts of Syrias northern city Manbij, the civil defense said. Fourteen women and one man were killed, and fifteen other women were injured....

DNCC explains ‘red carpet’ rollout incident

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has explained the safety measures on the floating excavator at the inauguration ceremony of canal renovation and rolling out red carpet incident. The city corporations public relations officer Maqbul Hossain gave this explanation in a press release on Sunday....

3 orphaned elephant calves thrive under human care

Three elephant calves have lost their families one after another in the forests of Chittagong and Coxs Bazar. One of them, a male calf (still unnamed), lost its mother due to excessive bleeding during birth in the Teknaf forest area of Coxs Bazar. This calf is currently more than 21 days old....

‘Emilia Pérez’ tops Oscar nominations with 13

Following the destructive wildfires in Los Angeles that hit the core of the movie industry, Hollywood rallied behind the Netflix narco-musical Emilia Pérez, which explores trans identity, securing Oscar nominations on Thursday. Jacques Audiards Emilia Pérez, a Spanish-language, French-made...

Yemen strikes sensitive Israeli targets, hits US aircraft carrier

Yemens Armed Forces have successfully targeted two sensitive and strategic Israeli targets as well as the American aircraft carrier deployed off Yemens shores, forcing the latter to flee the region, Press TV reported. Spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree made the announcement on Saturday...

Caretaker govt review hearing postponed to Feb 9

The Appellate Division has postponed the hearing of the review petition to restore the caretaker government system to February 9, in response to an application from the BNP. The decision was made today (Sunday) by the Appellate Division, led by Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam. On December 1, the...

Review hearing to restore caretaker government tomorrow

The petition seeking review of the verdict to repeal the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which introduced the caretaker government system, is on the agenda of the Supreme Courts Appellate Division hearing on Sunday. It is number 13 on the agenda of the Supreme Courts Appellate...

Foreigners in Bangladesh increase spending on credit cards

On November amongst the last eight months foreigners including travellers or expatriates in Bangladesh have spent a total taka 204 crore on their credit cards. It is the second highest spending of foreigners in the country following taka 226 crore record of March 2023. On contrary, Bangladeshis...

2025 Oscars cancellation rumors amid L.A. wildfires debunked

There were rumors that this years Oscars might be canceled due to the ongoing wildfire crisis in Los Angeles, with several media outlets reporting that The Oscars awards ceremony is on the brink of being canceled for the first time in its 96-year history. It also claimed that the Official...

Oscars 2025 nominees’ lunch cancelled, nominations delayed

The Hindustan Times reported that the nominees lunch for the 2025 Oscars has been cancelled, and the nomination announcement has been moved to a virtual event due to the LA wildfires. The Oscars executives said Monday it was cancelling its ritzy nominees luncheon, as Los Angeles grapples with...

Illegal hospitals, frightful treatment

Drive against the illegal, unauthorized hospitals came into a standstill. When protests gather momentum in the country over death from wrong treatment, the health division becomes agile and runs several drives against illegal and unlicensed clinics. But, after a while it comes to a halt without...

BDR carnage trial to be held at Dhaka Central Jail

The trial for the BDR carnage case will take place in a temporary court at Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj instead of the previously planned location at the Dhaka Alia Madrasa ground. The Ministry of Law issued a notification in this regard on Sunday. According to the notification, The BDR...

Yemeni forces target US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman

Yemeni forces have carried out an operation against US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman in the Red Sea which lasted nine hours. They targeted the US strike group with several cruise missiles and kamikaze drones, Brigadier General Yahya Saree said in a statement aired on Yemens al-Masirah...

Makeshift courtroom for BDR carnage case proceedings burnt, trial not possible: prosecutor

A special prosecutor of an Explosive Substances Act case filed with Lalbagh Police Station over the 2009 BDR mutiny said a fire has burned down the makeshift courtroom raised on the premises of Government Madrasah-E-Alia in the capitals Bakshibazar area. The courtroom has been burnt. At this...

Two hours of exercise a week can be life-changing

If youre someone whos completely sedentary, then only a small amount of exercise is needed to see a reduction in cardiac risk. From a starting point of virtually zero exercise, an hour or two a week of leisurely cycling or brisk walking might be all you need to reduce your risk of death from...

Kangana Ranaut says Oscars favor anti-India films

Kangana Ranaut criticized the Oscar selections, claiming they favor films that portray India in a negative light. Since Kiran Rao and Aamir Khans Laapataa Ladies failed to make the cut for the Oscars, there has been a lot of discussion about it. In an interview with Times Now, Kangana, who is...

Sacked BDR men block Shahbagh demanding reinstatement

Former Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) officials who were sacked following the Pilkhana carnage have blocked the Shahbagh intersection in the capital, demanding reinstatement in the force. Family members of those imprisoned following the carnage have also demanded their immediate release. The...

Smart family card will replace paper system for TCB's activities: Commerce Adviser

Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin announced that the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will transition from the paper-based system to conducting its activities through the Smart Family Card. He made this statement during the inauguration of TCBs product sales to low-income families at...

Yemeni Houthis claim strike at US aircraft carrier in Red Sea

The Yemeni Houthis carried out a joint missile and drone strike at the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, the movements military spokesman Yahya Saree said. The Yemeni missile and drone forces carried out a joint military operation, having attack the USS Harry Truman aircraft...