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Bangladeshi flight with 408 passengers makes emergency landing in India

A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight has made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. The flight was heading to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from Dhaka. The flight, which had more than 400 passengers on board, made the emergency landing due to a...

Congenital heart disease: A defect in newborns

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects, affecting the structure of the heart and blood vessels. It can lead to symptoms such as cyanosis (bluish skin), swelling in the legs, rapid heartbeat, and fatigue. Despite medical advancements, early detection remains...

Israeli forces escalate West Bank raids

Israeli forces have conducted new raids in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, shooting and firing tear gas at Palestinians. According to the Palestinian WAFA news agency, Israeli attacks took place at the city of Tulkarm, as well as the Nur Shams and Tulkarm refugee camps, and the...

ICT orders submission of investigation report against Sheikh Hasina by April 20

The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh has directed the submission of an investigation report in the case against Sheikh Hasina, alleging crimes against humanity related to the July-August genocide. A three-member panel, led by International Crimes Tribunal Chairman Justice Md. Golam...

Argentina’s Milei faces impeachment threat over crypto controversy

Argentinas opposition lawmakers are considering impeachment proceedings against President Javier Milei after his endorsement of a controversial cryptocurrency led to accusations of misconduct. On Friday, Milei promoted the LIBRA crypto token on X (formerly Twitter), triggering a surge in its...

AI expanding role in Japan’s fashion industry

Generative artificial intelligence is reshaping Japans fashion industry, influencing runway designs and mass-market production. Yet, the absence of national or industry guidelines raises concerns about counterfeiting and design theft. At the Tokyo Collections in September 2024, Japanese brand...

52,500 MT of Argentinian wheat arrive at Ctg Port

A consignment of 52,500 metric tonnes of wheat from Argentina has arrived at Chattogram port, reports UNB. The vessel MV INDIGO OMEGA docked at the port on Thursday with the shipment, which was imported through an open international tender, according to a media release from the Ministry of...

Moving Palestinians 'unacceptable for Arab world': Arab League chief

Arab League secretary-general Ahmed AboulGheit on Wednesday rejected any displacement of Palestinians from the GazaStrip and West Bank, calling it unacceptable for the region. The focus is on Gaza today and tomorrow it will shift to the West Bankwith the objective of emptying Palestine of its...

Forced displacement in West Bank impacting 76,000 Palestinians: UN

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has warned that Israels military offensive in the West Bank has escalated forced displacement of Palestinians at an alarming level, impacting over 76,000 people in the area, Press TV reported. In a...

5 bands to perform in tribute to Shafin Ahmed

A musical concert titled Shafin Ahmed: Echoes of a Legend will take place in the city on Thursday. This tribute concert has been organized to honor Shafin Ahmed, the iconic figure of Bangladeshi band music. The concert will take place at the Aloki Convention Center in Tejgaon, Dhaka. Five...

Russian spy ship catches fire off Syria, drifts out of control

A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syrias coast on Jan. 23, temporarily drifting out of control with flames and thick black smoke rising from its smokestack, military officials said. A radio transmission intercepted by a NATO vessel captured a mans urgent instructions: Warship on your course. I am...

Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls and womens sports, aligning with the administrations interpretation of Title IX, reports Hindustan Times. The Keeping Men Out of Womens Sports order grants federal agencies broad...

Palestinians appeals for emergency aid as Gaza faces dire housing and reconstruction needs

With fighting in Gaza paused, Palestinians are appealing for billions of dollars in emergency aid - from heavy machinery to clear rubble to tents and caravans to house people made homeless by Israeli bombardment. One official from the Palestinian Authority estimated immediate funding needs of...

Iran warns Israel seeking Gaza-style genocide in West Bank

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has called on the international community to stop Israel from repeating its Gaza genocide against Palestinians now in the occupied West Bank, where the regime has intensified its raids. Despite the ceasefire in Gaza, the [Israeli] crimes...

AI could have predicted May 2024 solar storms: Study

According to a new study, artificial intelligence (AI) could have predicted the powerful solar storm that impacted Earth in May last year, triggered by the highly active region AR13664 on the Sun. The team of researchers at the University of Genoa, led by Sabrina Guastavino, stated that by...

Young generation wants to establish a merit-based and professional bureaucracy: Nahid

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam has said that the young generation wants to establish a merit-based and professional bureaucracy, reports UNB. The Adviser made this remark on Sunday while speaking at the 77th foundation training course for BCS cadre officers at the Bangladesh...

ICT sets April 6 for submitting Jatrabari genocide probe report

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday set April 6 as the deadline for submitting the probe report in a crimes against humanity and genocide case related to crimes committed in the Jatrabari area during the student-led July-August mass uprising. The three-member tribunal, led by...

Animals and plants losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable

Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to research published Wednesday. Long before a species goes extinct, the population becomes smaller and more fragmented, shrinking the number of...

Seven colleges issue: CA calls emergency meeting

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called an emergency meeting to discuss the ongoing situation of seven colleges in the capital. Sources at the Chief Advisers Office confirmed the matter on Tuesday evening. Education Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud, University Grants Commission Chairman SMA...

Over half of Gen Z in UK favor a dictatorship

A new survey suggests a growing inclination among Generation Z towards authoritarian leadership, sparking concerns over democracys future. The findings, part of Channel 4s Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust report, will be unveiled at a Royal Television Society event, reads an Independent (UK) report....

Trump signs executive order to remove "Transgender Ideology" from military

US President DonaldTrumpsaid Monday he had signed an executive order ridding the military of what he called transgender ideology, in a potentially major setback for LGBTQ rights, reports AFP. In a series of orders related to the military thatTrumptold reporters he had signed on Air Force One, he...

No compromise with Awami League: Hefazat secretary general

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh Central secretary general Sajidur Rahman said, Awami League used Ulama-e-Keram as a tool to consolidate power. There will be no compromise with Awami League until Sheikh Hasina is hanged. We got this freedom in exchange for the blood of our innocent children in the July...

US to continue support for Rohingyas: Press Wing

Along with other countries worldwide, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced an immediate cessation or suspension of any work in Bangladesh. However, the US will continue to provide financial assistance to Myanmars Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Chief...

OpenAI introduces 'Operator' agent for everyday web tasks

OpenAI on Thursday introduced an artificial intelligence program called Operator that can tend to online tasks such as ordering items or filling out forms. Operator can look up web pages and interact with them by typing, clicking, or scrolling the way a person might, according to OpenAI....

US’s Argent LNG sets deal with Bangladesh govt to supply 5m tons of LNG annually

Argent LNG, developing a 25 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) LNG facility in Louisiana, has signed a non-binding agreement with the government of Bangladesh to supply up to 5 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually, the company announced on Friday, reports Reuters. This...

Robert Pattinson laughs at ‘Twilight’ critics over vampire genre claim

Despite starring in major hits like Batman, Robert Pattinson continues to be caught up in the Twilight debate. Even though its been years since the films were released, some people still voice their dislike for the franchise. The actor frequently encounters individuals who express their...

EU,UN Women sign €4.8 million deal for gender equality in Bangladesh

The European Union and UN Women have signed a partnership agreement in Dhaka to prevent sexual and gender-based violence in public spaces, workplaces and tertiary educational institutions in Bangladesh, reports UNB. The project is aligned with the government of Bangladeshs commitment to...

Dr Yunus invited to Munich Security Conference

The Munich Security Conference Chairman, Ambassador Christoph Heusgen, on Tuesday called on Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meeting in the Swiss city of Davos. Heusgen invited the Chief Adviser to join the key annual security...