Migrant Boat Sinking Kills Four In Greece: Coast Guard
Migrant Boat Sinking Kills Four In Greece: Coast Guard

Four asylum seekers died Thursday in a migrant boat sinking near the Greek island of Lesbos, the coast guard said. The coast guard in a statement said a boat with around 30 people on board had capsized in mild weather conditions near Lesbos, a short distance from the coast of neighbouring...

Heatwave grips parts of country, set to continue
Heatwave grips parts of country, set to continue

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said, amild heatwave is currently sweeping through several districts of Bangladesh, including Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Naogaon, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Jashore, and Chuadanga, with the possibility of continuing for the next few...

Bill Gates reminisces about a 50-year-old computer code that transformed technology
Bill Gates reminisces about a 50-year-old computer code that transformed technology

Despite the passage of time, Gates still cherishes the groundbreaking code he printed on a teletype machinea piece of work that, though rudimentary compared to modern artificial intelligence, played a crucial role in launching Microsoft in April 1975. The company, headquartered in Redmond,...

Honey collection in Sundarbans to begin on April 7
Honey collection in Sundarbans to begin on April 7

The honey collection season in the Sundarbans, under the Satkhira range of the western zone of the Forest Division, is set to begin on April 7. Although the season was scheduled to start on April 1 with the issuance of permits from the Forest Department, the official inauguration was delayed due...

'Government now well-established both economically and politically'
'Government now well-established both economically and politically'

Chief Advisers press secretary, Shafiqul Alam, commented that the government is now well-established both economically and politically, and the situation in the country has significantly improved. He said, The Interim Government is now well-organized. There was a lot of concern about law and...

Over 3,000 govt buildings in Thailand affected by earthquake, 34 severely damaged
Over 3,000 govt buildings in Thailand affected by earthquake, 34 severely damaged

The 8.2-magnitude earthquake that struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on March 28 has affected 3,375 government buildings across Thailand, with 34 suffering severe damage, the Interior Ministrys Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning (DPT) reported on Wednesday; reads a Star report....

Must implement minimum reforms for free & fair election: Fakhrul
Must implement minimum reforms for free & fair election: Fakhrul

Mentioning that misleading information is being spread over their demand for elections, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the BNP never demanded elections before reformations. We have said about the minimal reformations which are needed for holding free and fair...

Mild heat wave sweeps over several districts
Mild heat wave sweeps over several districts

A mild heat wave is currently sweeping through the Rajshahi division, as well as the districts of Dinajpur, Sayedpur, and Chuadanga, reports BSS. According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures during the day and night may slightly decrease in the northern regions of the country, while...

Dhaka urges BIMSTEC members to finalise trade agreements
Dhaka urges BIMSTEC members to finalise trade agreements

Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin on Wednesday urged all the BIMSTEC member states to extend their full cooperation to ensure timely finalization of six fundamental agreements on trade, reports BSS. Realisation of the FTA is paramount for our regions collective economic advancement, he said in...

9 signs of stress affecting your health and diet tips to cope
9 signs of stress affecting your health and diet tips to cope

Stress is a part of modern life, but chronic stress can harm your health. Often, we dont realize were stressed until its too late. Integrative Health Coach Urvashi Agarwal points out key signs that stress may be affecting your health. Stay alert! Here are 9 signs of high stress levels: 1....

Florida Republican defeats Democrat in special election
Florida Republican defeats Democrat in special election

Republican State Senator Randy Fine has defeated Democrat Josh Weil in a closely watched special Florida congressional election to fill the seat held by National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, BBC reported. The result dashes Democratic hopes of pulling what would have been a stunning upset in a...

Scientists identify potential method to intercept pancreatic cancer
Scientists identify potential method to intercept pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is projected to become the second deadliest cancer by 2030, with most cases diagnosed too late for effective treatment. Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have now identified a potential way to intercept the disease before it becomes aggressive, according to a CSHL...

Storm forecasted in Sylhet with winds up to 60 km/h by noon
Storm forecasted in Sylhet with winds up to 60 km/h by noon

The weather office has warned that a storm with heavy rain and lightning may occur over the Sylhet region, with winds reaching speeds of up to 60 km/h. The information was issued in a warning for the countrys internal river ports, valid until 1 PM today, Wednesday. A notice signed by...

Turkiye secures $500m from World Bank to boost jobs in quake-hit region
Turkiye secures $500m from World Bank to boost jobs in quake-hit region

Turkiye has secured $500 million in new financing from the World Bank to preserve employment and create jobs in areas affected by the devastating February 2023 earthquakes, according to a report on Tuesday. The funding marks the second phase of the Registered Employment Generation Project,...

Initiative to transform Telephone Shilpa Sangstha into high-tech park
Initiative to transform Telephone Shilpa Sangstha into high-tech park

An initiative has been taken to transform the Telephone Shilpa Sangstha (TSS) located in Tongi into a high-tech park. The relevant authorities have approved this initiative. Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor responsible for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and...

Three killed in a three-way collision in Meherpur
Three killed in a three-way collision in Meherpur

Three people were killed in a three-way collision involving a motorcycle, a microbus, and a battery-powered van in Meherpur. The accident occurred near Ahmad Ali Technical School and College in the town at about 5:30 pm on Monday. The deceased are Akhtaruzzaman Shovon, 29, Al Imran, 28 and...

Court overturns FDA rule on Laboratory-Developed Test Regulation in USA
Court overturns FDA rule on Laboratory-Developed Test Regulation in USA

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) has achieved a major legal win after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled in its favor, vacating the FDAs controversial rule that sought to regulate laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices. In a statement, AMP...

Security spring cleaning: 7 essential steps to avoid getting hacked
Security spring cleaning: 7 essential steps to avoid getting hacked

Spring cleaning isnt just for your homeits also a great time to refresh and secure your digital life. Protecting your online presence and personal data is crucial, and following these seven essential steps can help safeguard you from hackers. Start with your passwords. Its important to have a...

AI was enemy No. 1 during Hollywood strikes. Now it's in Oscar-winning films
AI was enemy No. 1 during Hollywood strikes. Now it's in Oscar-winning films

Two years ago, AI was the enemy of Hollywood. Actors and writers went on strike, demanding protections from the encroachment of artificial intelligence on their creative industries. But in a surprising twist, AI is now making its way into some of the most prestigious films, even earning recognition...

Gold hits record high, on track for best quarter since 1986 on tariff worries
Gold hits record high, on track for best quarter since 1986 on tariff worries

Gold reached an all-time high and was on track for its largest quarterly gain in more than 38 years on Monday. This surge was driven by worries over US President Donald Trumps tariff policies, which are seen as escalating the global trade war and potentially leading to an economic slowdown,...

Japanese researchers develop eco-friendly plastic that dissolves in sea water
Japanese researchers develop eco-friendly plastic that dissolves in sea water

Plastics are strong and durable, which makes them great for everyday use. But this durability becomes a problem when they end up in nature. Traditional plastics take a long time to break downsometimes hundreds of yearsand during that time, they can harm wildlife and humans through tiny plastic...

Army chief meets chief adviser ahead of Eid
Army chief meets chief adviser ahead of Eid

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman paid a courtesy visit to Interim Government Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House, Jamuna on Sunday. During the meeting, the Army Chief outlined security measures for the upcoming Eid, including efforts to ensure smooth...

Yunus’ China visit strengthens bilateral ties, govt says
Yunus’ China visit strengthens bilateral ties, govt says

The interim government has said Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus recent visit to China, which included a high honor from President Xi Jinping, will enhance mutual cooperation on key issues, reads a UNB post. High Representative to the Chief Adviser Khalilur Rahman and Bangladesh Investment...

Booming economy during Eid
Booming economy during Eid

The political alteration in the country has deeply affected the economy, resulting in an interrupt in investment and employment. The budget implementation has also been hindered, with a revenue shortfall of nearly 58 thousand crore taka for the government. Seven months after the interim government...

Vance asked Trump to fire Waltz – Politico
Vance asked Trump to fire Waltz – Politico

Vice President J.D. Vance and other senior officials privately urged President Donald Trump to dismiss National Security Adviser Mike Waltz after Waltz inadvertently included a reporter in a confidential discussion about U.S. military strikes in Yemen, according to anonymous sources cited by...

Kazakhstan’s Kaspi  acquires Rabobank’s Turkiye operations in strategic move
Kazakhstan’s Kaspi acquires Rabobank’s Turkiye operations in strategic move

Kaspi, the Kazakhstan-based fintech giant, has secured an agreement to acquire Rabobanks operations in Turkiye. This acquisition marks the companys second strategic move in Turkiye this year, following its purchase of a majority stake in Turkish e-commerce platform Hepsiburada in October 2024,...

Thailand approves tax breaks for large commercial EVs
Thailand approves tax breaks for large commercial EVs

The Thai government has approved new tax measures to promote the adoption of large commercial electric vehicles (EVs), including buses and trucks, by businesses across the country. Announced by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, the policy aims to encourage eco-friendly transportation and...

Dentist shares most effective ways to whiten teeth
Dentist shares most effective ways to whiten teeth

Brushing your teeth twice a day can help remove surface stains and lessen the yellow appearance, but there is another method that works best for whiter and brighter teeth: teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways to whiten your teeth. Dr Ashish Kakkar, senior consultant in dental surgery at...