- Thai ministers meet CA on BIMSTEC sidelines
- ‘Evidence of conspiracy to thwart July-August trial found’
- Kagiso Rabada leaves Gujarat Titans squad for personal reasons
- Gold price declines after hitting all-time high on Trump tariffs
- India says 'examining the implications' of US tariffs
- Russia, Cuba, North Korea escape Trump's tariff
- Over 100,000 child deaths, 63,000 stillbirths annually in Bangladesh
- Trump's tariffs dull the dollar's safe-haven sheen
- BIMSTEC Secretary General calls on Touhid
- CA joins official dinner of BIMSTEC
- Real Madrid got $154M from UEFA to top prize money table last season
- Rejuvenated IPL match-winner Siraj praised for 'fire in his belly'
- Top Russian official in Washington for talks on improving ties
- Strict action to be taken to stop extortion in hills: Home Advisor
- China arrests 3 Filipinos on charge of spying
- Strong earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia
- Anti-discrimination Movement’s former coordinator Tanifa killed in road accident
- Bangladesh move up in FIFA rankings after draw against India
- Touhid for result-oriented BIMSTEC FTA
- Farooki explains ‘independence 2.0’
Bangladesh, Mexico see excellent opportunity to enhance bilateral cooperation
Bangladesh and Mexico have acknowledged that 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, a milestone that presents an excellent opportunity to further enhance bilateral cooperation, reports UNB. María Teresa Mercado Pérez, Undersecretary (Deputy...
Former DU vice-chancellor Arefin Siddique passes away
Former Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University (DU) Professor AAMS Arefin Siddique passed away on Thursday night, leaving behind a legacy of academic excellence and leadership. He was 72. He breathed his last at 10:45 PM while undergoing treatment at the Neurosurgery Department of Ibrahim Cardiac...
Hundreds of flights cancelled as workers strikes hit German airports
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Germany as airport workers stage a nationwide strike over pay, posing a major disruption for air travellers, BBC reported. The industrial action, led by the trade union Verdi, began unexpectedly on Sunday at Hamburg Airport, before expanding to a...
"Route permit to be canceled for overcharging passengers"
Shipping Adviser Brig Gen (Retd) M Sakhawat Hossain on Thursday warned that passenger vessels charging fares beyond the fixed rates will face not only fines but also the cancellation of their route permits, reports UNB. No passenger vessel would be allowed to charge more than the fixed fare, and...
Break cellphone addiction using Cal Newport’s method
Today, a smartphone is practically a necessity. Though some brave souls arereturning to the dumbphones of the previous decades, not everyone is able or willing to make this sacrifice. Yet, an increasing dependence on cell phone technology and social media has turned what was once a useful tool into...
Are noise-cancelling headphones responsible hearing problems?
Whether its the beep of a till or the hiss of a coffee machine, the brain deciphers countless sounds daily. But for some, background noise becomes so overwhelming that it drowns out voices or alerts. This is the reality for Sophie, a 25-year-old administration assistant from London, who is used...
James and Artcell to take the stage at ‘Tarunner Utsab 2025’
The Youth Festival 2025 (Tarunner Utsab) has begun at Dhaka University with the slogan Let us change the country, let us change the world. The festival has been decorated with colours and ink on the universitys central playground. There are seminars, workshops, cultural programms and sports...
German Chancellor labels Trump's Gaza plan a 'scandal'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday labelled as a scandal US President Donald Trumps plans for the war-ravaged Palestinian territory of Gaza. Trump sparked global outrage by suggesting on Tuesday that Washington should take control of the Gaza Strip, clear out its inhabitants and turn it...
Starlink begins testing direct-to-cell satellite services
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that Starlinks Direct-to-Cell satellite service will enter beta testing on January 27. The announcement, posted on X, marks a major step toward achieving global mobile connectivity without relying on conventional ground-based cell towers. Starlink direct...
Dr Yunus holds talks with German Chancellor
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus began his extensive engagements in Davos on Tuesday with his first meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shortly after his arrival from Zurich by road. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum and they discussed...
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...
Scholz wonders as Trump asks for higher defense spending
TASS reported German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has distanced himself from US President-elect Donald Trumps call for increasing defense spending by NATO countries to 5% of their GDP. The Russian State media quotes Scholz as saying during a trip to the city of Bielefeld: Five percent would mean more...
Over 200 students awarded merit scholarships at EWU
East West University (EWU) awarded the Merit Scholarship to 219 students from the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. A significant majority of the scholarship recipients were female. The ceremony was held on Sunday, at the Manzur Elahi...
Jatiya Nagorik Committee forms 5 new cells
The Jatiya Nagorik Committee (JNC) has formed five new cells to streamline its organisational activities. This information was disclosed in a media release signed by the committees Convener Nasiruddin Patwari and Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain on Sunday. The newly formed cells are Martyrs...
6 unidentified bodies of July uprising martyrs found at DMC morgue
The July Mass Uprising Special Cell has revealed that six additional bodies of martyrs from the July Uprising were discovered at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) morgue. This information was shared during a press conference held outside the hospital on Friday. According to the briefing,...
Austria faces snap elections as Chancellor resigns, coalition talks collapse
Austrias conservative Chancellor, Karl Nehammer, has announced his resignation after coalition talks to form a government, excluding the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), broke down. His surprise departure could lead to snap elections in the Alpine EU nation, or potentially a new negotiation with the...
Scholz expresses concerned over Musk's support for far-right AfD
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed concern overElon Musks support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)party, weeks before the nationssnap election next month. Scholz, in an interview withSternmagazine published on Saturday, said while he was not fazed by the US tech...