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Met office assumes dry weather nationwide

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Saturday predicted weather may remain dry over the country for the next 24 hoursbeginning from 9am. Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country,said the forecast, reports BSS. A ridge of sub-continental high extends up...

Trade in the hands of Bipu- Bobby 's friends and associates

During the Awami League government, former state minister for power, energy and mineral resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu and Sheikh Rehanas son Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobbys friends and associates controlled the entire prepaid meter business. Through this, these heavyweights had control over a trade worth...

Metro travel to be cheaper

The interim government has reinstated Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on metro rail tickets, ensuring passengers no longer have to bear the 15 percent VAT imposed in July, 2024, reports UNB. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued a special order on Monday announcing the immediate enforcement...

Best times to view 'blood' moons, eclipses and meteor showers in 2025

The New Year offers numerous celestial events to enjoy, including full moons, solar and lunar eclipses, and annual meteor showers. The sun is at its peak activity during its 11-year solar cycle, bringing the possibility of colorful auroras. Planets will also be visible throughout the year, and you...

Turkiye singer Serdar Ortac faces trial for promoting illegal betting ads

The trial of renowned singer Serdar Ortac for allegedly promoting illegal betting advertisements began on Tuesday at the 25th Criminal Court of First Instance in Istanbuls Caglayan Justice Palace. Prominent entertainer Mehmet Ali Erbil, named as a witness, is also involved in the case, reads a...

Geminid meteor shower peaks December 13: A last chance to see fireballs

The Geminid meteor shower, one of the few major showers originating from asteroids, will be visible until December 21, with the peak viewing occurring on December 13. Heres what to know about the Geminids and other meteor showers. Its one of the years last chances to see fireballs in the sky....

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Timothee Chalamet up for Golden Globes

Wickeds Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are among the stars who have scored nominations for the Golden Globes, as the Hollywood award season kicks off in earnest. British actress Erivo is shortlisted for best female actor in a comedy or musical film for her role as Elphaba, while co-star Grande...

Night-Time fat melter drink: A relaxing way to support your weight loss journey

Struggling with belly fat can take a toll not only on your health but also on your self-image. Numerous studies have linked abdominal fat to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, and other serious health concerns. However, with busy schedules, finding time for the gym or sticking to a...

5 shocking signs of endometriosis every woman should know

Frequent period cramps may be a sign of endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing severe pain, heavy periods, and infertility. Early detection and proper treatment are essential, but symptoms are often mistaken for typical menstrual...

Country experiences slight decrease in temperature

After a drizzle on Saturday evening, the mercury started dropping in Dhaka and elsewhere around the country, signalling the arrival of winter. According to a met office weather forecast, the day temperature may fall slightly today (Sunday), reports The Business Standard. Meanwhile, night...

4 foreign tourists die from methanol tainted alcohol in Laos

Four foreigntouristshave died of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, said Laos government officials on Thursday. Among the dead were anAustralianwoman, two Danish citizens and a US citizen. What do we know about the suspected methanol poisoning case? A group of around a dozen tourists...

BMD forecasts dry weather nationwide for next 24 hours

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Wednesday predicted that weather may remain dry across the country in the next 24 hours, commencing at 9am this morning, with chances of light rain at one or two places over the Chattogram division. Weather may remain dry with temporary partly...

Dry weather likely

Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Monday forecasted that weather may remain dry over the country for the next 24 hours commencing from this morning. Weather may remain dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, said a met office release. A seasonal low lies over the South...

Tk7,000cr cost reduced in MRT-5 project

The cost of the 17.20 km metro rail MRT-5 (Gabtoli-Dasherkandi) Southern Route project saw a sharp 15 percent reduction in cost following a recent review, indicating the potential of savings that can be achieved through reassessments of mega projects, initiated by the previous government, reports...

Adviser Bidhan for developing local psychometric tools for recruitment

Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder on Saturday underscored the need for developing local tools and methods adopting native cultural context for conducting psychometric tests in the recruitment process. Bangladesh is yet to develop any tools for conducting...

COP29: UN report urges govts, industries to take must up action on methane

Greenhouse gas methane is behind a third of planetary heating and is relatively easy to slash. The tools to cut methane exist but so does a gap between pledges on methane reduction and action, says a new UN report. A global methane monitoring system has so far alerted governments and companies...

New voter information on EC server within 3 days of registration

The Election Commission (EC) has directed officials to upload new voter data to the server within three days of capturing fingerprints, photographs, and completing the registration process. Mohammad Ariful Islam, System Analyst Engineer at the ECs NID branch, issued an instruction to field...

Construction of Airport-Kamalapur underground metro rail underway

The construction of the first ever underground metro rail on Airport-Kamalapur route is going on with relocation of utility services aiming to complete by 2028. Managing Director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) Md Abdur Rouf said, Efforts underway to accomplish construction of the...

Dhaka’s air quality turns ‘moderate’ this morning

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the 38th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 87 at 9 am this morning (November 10, 2024), reports UNB. Todays air was classified as moderate but unhealthy air quality continued for the past few days...

South Korea fines Meta $15 million for illegally collecting data

South Koreas privacy watchdog on Tuesday fined social media company Meta 21.6 billion won ($15 million) for illegally collecting sensitive personal information from Facebook users, including data about their political views and sexual orientation, and sharing it with thousands of advertisers,...

Taurid meteor showers to peak week apart in November

Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies and will peak a week apart. The Southern Taurids will reach their zenith early Tuesday morning and the Northern Taurids on November 12, reports AP. While the two showers only produce around five visible meteors per hour under...

Heavy metal pollution in Bangladesh rivers reaches critical levels

A new comprehensive study has revealed alarming levels of heavy metal (HM) pollution in Bangladeshs rivers over the past two decades, reports UNB. The research, published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research on July 12, 2024, examined pollution trends in 10 heavy metals (As, Pb, Cd,...

Giant meteorite triggered historic tsunami and boiled oceans

Scientists have found that a huge meteorite discovered in 2014 triggered a tsunami bigger than any recorded in human history and caused the oceans to boil. This space rock was 200 times bigger than the asteroid that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs and struck Earth approximately three...