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US announces new restrictions on AI chip exports

The United States introduced new export rules for advanced AI computing chips on Monday, aimed at boosting sales to allied nations and limiting access to countries such as China, reports AFP. The restrictions, which also include rules on weights for closed AI models, build on curbs announced in...

Turkiye plans $20B investment in energy efficiency by 2030

Turkiye has announced plans to invest more than $20 billion in energy efficiency projects by 2030, aiming for significant advancements in industries, buildings, and public lighting. This ambitious initiative is part of the Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan, which builds on the $8.5...

Fears in foreign investment

Until now, all private power projects in the country were required to have an implementation agreement (IA). But, the interim government has changed the policy. Recently, the government called for tender for 10 solar power projects where the IA was cancelled. Therefore, investors in the power...

France identifies first case of new mpox variant

France has identified its first case of the new mpox variant, news agency AFP reported on Monday, citing a statement from the countrys health ministry. The patient had not traveled to Central Africa, where the new form of the virus originated but was in contact with two people who had returned...

Nvidia CEO reveals new gaming chips

Nvidias CEO, Jensen Huang, revealed the upcoming RTX 50-series gaming chips during his keynote at CES, the annual tech event in Las Vegas. Mr Huang explained that the new chips will leverage Nvidias Blackwell AI technology to produce movie-like visuals. They will be priced between $549 (438) and...

Thailand’s auto industry faces uncertain future

Thailands automotive industry is under pressure as new car sales remain uncertain due to an uneven economic recovery, the Bank of Thailand reported. According to the Monetary Policy Committees Q4 2024 report, pickup sales recovery lags behind passenger cars due to weaker purchasing power among...

New year, new launch: SpaceX to deploy Starlink simulators on starship

SpaceX is taking its Starship test flights to the next level, with the upcoming launch aiming to show payload deployment for the first time. The payload in question will be 10 Starlink simulators that will be similar in size and weight to the next-gen satellites SpaceX plans to use Starship to...

Tasnia Farin to juggle acting & singing in 2025

Tasnia Farin, the popular small-screen actress, has already won the hearts of her fans with her acting skills. She has been amusing on screen with a series of hit dramas and even crossed borders to make a mark in West Bengal. Beyond acting, Farin also got serious moves, showing off her dancing...

CA press wing debunks Indian Zeenews report on Prof Yunus

A recent report of Indian Zeenews titled DNA Exclusive: Analysing Mohammad Yunuss Alleged Operation Octopus In Bangladesh is completely false and fabricated, says the chief advisers press wing. The news item published in Indias Zeenews is completely false and fabricated, the press wing said in a...

Writ filed to impose strict measures for New Year festivities

A writ petition has been filed in the High Court seeking strict measures, including the imposition of Section 144, to prevent fireworks and public gatherings on rooftops, open spaces, and parks in Dhaka on New Years Eve, reports Dhaka Tribune. Supreme Court lawyer Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman filed...

Ayushmann to star as new-age "Prem" in Sooraj Barjatya’s next film

Sooraj Barjatya returns to his signature family romantic saga, with Ayushmann Khurrana playing the lead role of the new age Premin his upcoming film, according to Pinkvilla. A source close to the project revealed that Ayushmann and Sooraj have already built a strong working relationship, with...

Sarwar Alam appointed as President's new Press Secretary

Md Sarwar Alam, a former information cadre officer has been appointed as the press secretary to the President, in the rank of secretary on a two-year contract. The Ministry of Public Administration confirmed his appointment in a notification signed by ministrys Deputy Secretary Abul Hayat ....

James Gunn's Superman reboot trailer reveals David Corenswet as the new hero

The first trailer for James Gunns reboot of Superman has been released, featuring David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel. The film, set to debut on July 11, 2025, marks the beginning of a new era for DC Studios under Gunn and producer Peter Safran. The trailer shows Superman crashing to...

Jaya Ahsan's new film to hit theaters soon

Actress Jaya Ahsans Nakshi Kanthar Zamin will be released in theaters at the end of the year. This film, based on the story of the Liberation War will be released on December 27th. The film is directed by Akram Khan. Based on the story Bidhobader Kotha (Story of Widows) by writer Hasan Azizul...

BCB announces salary hike to women cricketers with new central contracts

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has approved a salary raise for the womens national cricket team as part of their new central contract for the 2024-25 season. The announcement came following the BCBs 16th board meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday, reports UNB....

WhatsApp rolls out New Year-themed calling effects, animations and stickers

WhatsApp announced on Thursday that it is rolling out new features to make texting and calling more enjoyable for the New Year. WhatsApp users can enjoy new New Year-themed calling effects during video calls for a limited time. In addition, WhatsApp has launched new animations and sticker...

Mysterious deep-sea creature discovered hunting at record depths

Oceans cover 71% of the Earth, but weve only explored 5% of them, leaving the remaining 95% a mystery. The deep ocean, which can go as far as 11 kilometers down, is a harsh place with extreme pressure, complete darkness, and freezing cold. Despite this, it is home to many amazing forms of life....

Zayed Khan embarks on a new career in the United States

Dhallywood actor Zayed Khan has been residing in the United States for several months. After spending time there, he has ventured into a new profession. He has become a part of the Bengali newspaper Thikana, published in New York. This will mark the actors debut as a presenter. He will host...

Abdul Momen made new ACC chairman

The government has appointed Dr Mohammad Abdul Momen, former Senior Secretary of the Public Security Division under the Ministry of Home Affairs, as the next chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Retired District and Session Judge Mia Ali Akbar Azizi and Brig Gen (Rtd) Hafiz Ahsan...

Syrian PM offers cooperation with new leadership amid Assad exit claims

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali said Sunday he was ready to cooperate with any leadership chosen by the people and for any handover process, after rebels said President Bashar al-Assadhad fled the country. This country can be a normal country that builds good relations with its...

Muhammad now most popular name for babies in Great Britain

The Department of Statistics in the United Kingdom has revealed in its latest dataset that Muhammad is officially the most popular name for a newborn boy in England and Wales, reports NDTV. More than 4,600 babies were registered with that name in 2023 - the highest for a boy. Muhammad was the...

Bangladesh Bank set to unveil new notes with fresh designs

The long-awaited launch of new currency notes in Bangladesh is set to take place within the next six months, with denominations of Tk 20, Tk 100, Tk 500, and Tk 1,000 expected to be released into circulation. Bangladesh Bank revealed the news, sparking widespread curiosity about the design...

23 newly appointed judges calls on President

23 newly appointed judges of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court paid a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The meeting was held at Bangabhaban on Thursday. Congratulating the new judges during the meeting, the President said that the appointment of new judges will...

Bangladesh to set up new High Commission in New Zealand

The Advisory Council has approved the proposal to establish a new High Commission of Bangladesh in New Zealand capital Wellington. The Cabinet Division said this approval was given at the meeting of the Advisory Council on Thursday afternoon. The matter was also confirmed in a press release....

ADB commits $24.3 million for solar power plant in Mymensingh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a financing package worth $24.3 million with Muktagacha Solartech Energy Limited (MSEL) to establish a grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant in Mymensingh. As the sole mandated lead arranger, the Manila-based financial institution took charge...

Hamas releases new video of Israeli hostage

Palestines resistance movement Hamass armed wing published a video Saturday of an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. In the video, whose date cannot be verified, Edan Alexander addresses US President-elect Donald Trump in English and Israeli Prime...

Jay Shah begins his journey as youngest ICC chair

Jay Shah has officially taken over as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), succeeding Greg Barclay of New Zealand, who had held the position since November 2020. On Sunday, Jay Shah formally took charge as the ICC Chairman. He has become the fifth Indian to hold this...

New EC to be sworn in Sunday afternoon

The newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and four election commissioners are set to take their oath on Sunday. Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed will administer the oath at 1:30 pm in the Judges Lounge of the Supreme Court. Retired Secretary AMM Nasir Uddin has been appointed as the...