- US Senate Republicans approve Trump tax, spending cuts
- Myanmar Earthquake: Death toll surpasses 3,300
- We saw Sheikh Hasina's disrespectful behavior towards you: Modi tells Dr. Yunus
- Populous capital still empty and no traffic jam visible
- NBR to decide response to 37% US counter-tariff tomorrow
- Pakistan urges global action to curb illicit arms flow to terrorist groups in Afghanistan
- Offices reopen Sunday after 9 days Eid vacation
- Trade through Benapole Port resumes after 8 days
- There is no other place like Bangladesh where communal harmony thrives: Home Advisor
- 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' becomes highest-rated K-drama on IMDb
- US Tariff: CA to hold emergency meeting this evening
- Ready to provide further humanitarian support: CA tells Myanmar
- Manikganj’s onion farmers claim losses amid low prices
- Why do Japanese people drink vinegar before every meal?
- Nobody wins in trade war: Guterres
- Thousands returning to Dhaka via Sadarghat
- Clash between two groups in Shariatpur, over 100 hand bombs exploded
- New discoveries at Ramesseum Temple reveal rich history of ancient Egypt
- Raba Khan marries music director Arafat Mohsin Nidhi
- Trump’s tariffs to send US into recession: JP Morgan
China to establish specialized hospital in Bangladesh
China will establish a specialized hospital in Bangladesh at a cost of Tk 2,000 crore, aiming to ensure quality treatment for the countrys citizens, reports Daily Sun. We are searching for a suitable place. China will begin work, involving Tk 2,000 crore, soon after getting the place, Shafiqul...
Pakistan urges global action to curb illicit arms flow to terrorist groups in Afghanistan
Pakistan has called for coordinated global efforts to intercept the illicit flow of advanced weapons that support terrorist groups like Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which operate from safe havens in Afghanistan to launch attacks on Pakistan. Syed Atif Raza,...
Raba Khan marries music director Arafat Mohsin Nidhi
Popular content creator and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2020) listed young cultural personality Raba Khan and popular music director and singer Arafat Mohsin Nidhi revealed on Friday that they had tied the knot. Raba Khan shared the newlyweds wedding photoshoot on her Instagram on Friday, with the...
Green, Sengun lift Rockets over Thunder as Celtics clinch record
Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun powered the Houston Rockets to a 125-111 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending their 11-game winning streak. Green scored 34 points, and Sengun added 31, helping Houston improve to 51-27. Despite an early Thunder lead, the Rockets dominated with physical play...
NBR seeks expansion of VAT base to raise revenue collection
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is focusing on expanding its Value Added Tax (VAT) base as part of efforts to increase revenue collection for Bangladeshs national exchequer. During a recent meeting on Thursday, NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan instructed field officials in Dhaka to prioritize...
Trump grants 2nd 75-day extension for TikTok’s US operations
US President Donald Trump has granted a second 75-day extension for the popular video-sharing app to comply with a US law mandating either its divestment or a ban, reads a BBC report. The extension, announced on Friday, aims to allow TikTok and its parent company ByteDance more time to finalize...
US reaffirms Washington’s full support for Israel
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and underscored Washingtons support for Israel, the State Department said, reports Al Jazeera. Rubio also spoke with Netanyahu about Gaza and US tariffs on Israel recently unveiled by President Trump....
Pennsylvania law firm investigates Oracle Health data breach claims
Edelson Lechtzin, a national class action law firm in the USA, has initiated an investigation into potential data privacy violations at Oracle Health following two separate data breach incidents that may have compromised the personal information of its customers. On Friday, the Edelson Lechtzin...
Polls must be held immediately after necessary reforms: Parwar
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General, Mia Golam Parwar, has emphasized that the interim government must conduct the next parliamentary elections promptly after completing necessary state reforms. Any attempt to reinstate fascism in the new Bangladesh will not be tolerated. Elections...
Mild to moderate heat wave sweeps over many districts
Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Dhaka, Tangail, Faridpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Rangamati, Feni, Laxmipur, Jashore Chuadanga and it may continue. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), at a press release, stated this, adding that...
Country’s export sector in deep crisis amid 37% US tariff
Bangladeshs export sector, particularly the ready-made garment (RMG) industry, is facing a major crisis following the imposition of a 37 percent tariff on Bangladeshi goods by U.S. President Donald Trump. This new tariff increases the cost of Bangladeshi products, which may result in reduced demand...
Holding polls at earliest possible time top priority: CA
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (April 4) said holding the national elections at the earliest possible is at the top of his governments agenda. I have assured our people that, once our mandate is fulfilled in the conduct of elections as well as the required reform is done, we shall...
Trump says TikTok deal ‘very close’ as US ban deadline nears
US President Donald Trump said his administration is nearing a deal to secure a buyer for TikTok, which faces a US ban unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divests by the weekend, reports AFP/ BSS. Were very close to a deal with a very good group of people, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force...
Dhaka weather to stay consistent until noon
The Meteorological Department has forecast that the weather in Dhaka and surrounding areas will remain relatively consistent until noon on Friday. According to the 6-hour forecast starting from 7 am, the sky is expected to be temporarily cloudy, with predominantly dry conditions throughout the...
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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,...