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Friday, 18 April, 2025

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US prepares to arm Israel with over 3,000 bombs

The US has reportedly approved a new shipment of thousands of powerful munitions to the Israeli regime, further reinforcing its military arsenal as Tel Aviv is said to be readying for vigorous expansion of its genocidal war on the Gaza. Citing unnamed Israeli officials, Hebrew-language outlet...

Trump threatens new tariffs on smartphones days after exemption

US President Donald Trump said that Chinese-made smartphones and other electronics will not be exempt from tariffs - adding they are simply moving into a different levy bucket. European stock markets bounced up on Monday morning after Fridays official announcement that some of these products...

CBS and ’60 Minutes’ should ‘pay a big price’ for going after him: Trump

President Donald Trump bitterly attacked 60 Minutes shortly after the CBS newsmagazine broadcast stories on Ukraine and Greenland on Sunday, saying the network was out of control and should pay a big price for going after him. Almost every week, 60 Minutes ... mentions the name TRUMP in a...

Trump exempts smartphones, computers from new tariffs

US President Donald Trumps administration has exempted smartphones and computers from reciprocal tariffs, including the 125 percent levies imposed on Chinese imports, BBC reported. US Customs and Border Patrol published a notice late on Friday explaining the goods would be excluded from Trumps...

James Pamment appointed as Bangladesh’s new fielding coach

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed James Pamment as the new fielding coach of the national mens team, ahead of a season packed with challenges. James will take over the role ahead of the home series against Zimbabwe later this month, reports UNB. The 56-year-old will serve in...

WHO chief warns of inevitable new pandemic

World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that another pandemic will occur sooner or later and this is not a theoretical risk but an epidemiological certainty. Speaking at the opening of the resumed Thirteenth Meeting of the Intergovernmental...

BB triggers Tk 9 billion startup fund for new entrepreneurs

Bangladesh Bank has initiated a special startup fund amounting to Tk 8.0 to Tk 9.0 billion to offer financial assistance to new and innovative entrepreneurs. Only startup companies will receive capital assistance from this fund. The money will be distributed through commercial banks, as stated...

Chemicals found in everyday products may affect newborns’ brain development: study

Phthalates, synthetic chemicals found in common items like food packaging, personal care products, and toys, have been associated with irregular neurological development in infants. Now, scientists may have discovered a biological pathway for how this phenomenon could occur. Researchers found...

Interview: China is our good friend, bilateral relations to enter new stage, says Dr. Yunus

Chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus stated,Its very important that we see China as our good friend. The Adviser added, Our relationship has been very strong over the years. Our business is very strong and we benefit from our collaboration with China....

Judge greenlights newspaper copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft

A federal judge has ruled that The New York Times and other newspapers can proceed with a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots. U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein of New York on Wednesday...

Rezaul Maksud Jahedi appointed new secretary of LGD

Rezaul Maksud Jahedi, Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Local Government Division(LGD). A notification regarding his transfer to the Local Government Division was issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Monday, reports UNB....

Hanif Sanket's new Eid drama 'Ghorer Kotha Ghorei Thak'

Director Hanif Sanket, known for his magazine program Ityadi, also creates a special play for each Eid festival. This years Eid play is titled Ghorer Kotha Ghorei Thak. The filming of the play was held at Fagun Audio Visions exclusive shooting location. The story of the play is that, Shahed and...

Selena Gomez reveals new album with fiance Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have taken a significant step in their relationship with the release of their collaborative album, I Said I Love You First, which hit the digital shelves on March 21, 2025. Just over three months after announcing their engagement, the couple has decided to share...

Will Smith announces release date for first album in 20 Years

Will Smith has revealed the release date for his upcoming album, marking his highly anticipated return to hip-hop after a 20-year break. The actor-rapper-producer shared the news on Instagram on Sunday, writing in a post that his new album is scheduled for release in two weeks, reports The...

New movies, shows, music, and games to stream this week

A variety of fresh movies, TV shows, music, and games are arriving on streaming platforms. Among the highlights are Moana 2, one of 2024s top-grossing films, and Amanda Seyfrieds role as a Philadelphia police officer tackling the opioid crisis in Peacocks Long Bright River. The Associated Press...

Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada's new PM on Friday

Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canadas next prime minister (PM) on Friday morning, marking the final day of Justin Trudeaus more than nine years in power. Governor General Mary Simon will preside over the swearing-in of Carney and his cabinet ministers Friday at 11 am, her office said in a...

Bashundhara Shuvosangho brings Eid joy to gypsy children with new clothes

Bashundhara Shuvosangho has brought Eid cheer to children from gypsy communities in Jhenaidahs Pobhati area by distributing new clothes ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. Around 38 destitute families from the community have been living in the area for years, struggling to afford even daily meals. For many...

Banker to Canada’s new prime minister: Mark Carney's unlikely rise

Mark Carney, a former central banker, has been elected as Canadas next prime minister following a landslide victory in the Liberal Party leadership vote. The 59-year-old was born on March 16, 1965, in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, and grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, reports AP. Credentials...

China could end crude oil imports in 20 years, NPC deputy Liu Hanyuan predicts

China is on track to eliminate its reliance on imported crude oil within two decades as it ramps up renewable energy capacity and storage, according to National Peoples Congress (NPC) deputy Liu Hanyuan. Speaking in Beijing ahead of the annual two sessions plenary meeting, Liu, chairman of solar...

Initiative to form upper and lower houses in new parliament

The Constitutional Reform Commission has recommended the formation of a new type of parliament, comprising both an upper and a lower house. In light of this recommendation, plans for possible structural changes within the parliament secretariat have already been initiated. The preliminary plan...

Debate surrounds ‘new constitution’ and the Second Republic

The newly formed political party, National Citizen Party (NCP), born out of a revolution aims to establish the Second Republic in Bangladesh. During the partys inaugural event, they announced plans to hold a Constituent Assembly election and draft a new constitution. On the other hand,...

Explosion rocks Russian diplomatic mission in France- Moscow's FM spokesperson

A powerful explosion struck the Russian consulate in Marseille, France, on Monday, sparking panic in the surrounding area. According to a spokesperson from Russias Foreign Ministry, while details of the incident remain unclear, initial reports suggest significant damage to the building. The...

No load shedding during Ramadan, summer, says energy advisor

Bangladeshs electricity and energy advisor, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, has assured that there will be no load shedding during Ramadan and the summer months. Speaking at a seminar on renewable energy at the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) building in Uttara on...

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...

‘Nation won’t pardon if mission to build new Bangladesh failed’

The interim government will not be pardoned if it fails in its mission to build a new Bangladesh, Ali Reaz, vice chairman of the National Consensus Commission, said on Saturday. We reached here at the cost of many lives and long-time movement. The nation vests its responsibility upon us to build...

Travel ban imposed on Abdur Razzaque, his wife and son

A Dhaka court on Sunday imposed a travel ban on Awami League presidium member and former agriculture minister Abdur Razzaque, his wife, Shirin Akter Banu, and their son, Rejwan Shahnewaz Sujit, over allegations of corruption. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib passed the...

Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years

Lebanons new prime minister on Saturday formed the countrys first full-fledged government since 2022. President Joseph Aoun announced in a statement that he had accepted the resignation of the former caretaker government and signed a decree with new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam forming the new...