WhatsApp launches new feature
WhatsApp launches new feature

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature to enhance the user experience on the platform. The newly launched Custom List feature is designed to further improve the chat experience for users. This is not the first such feature. WhatsApp already offers several tools to help users keep important...

BNP proposes 5 names for new EC
BNP proposes 5 names for new EC

The BNP proposed the names of five individuals to the search committee for the new Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday. BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed and Joint Secretary General Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie submitted the names to the Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid,...

Tax exemption for renewables: PDB to set more solar power plants
Tax exemption for renewables: PDB to set more solar power plants

Not only 10 projects, now the Power Division is contemplating to set up many more solar power plants as it received the NBRs notification for reinstating the tax exemption on such private investment, reports UNB. Power Division officials said it is now certain the number of solar projects is...

How losing 20kg inspired new mother to help others get in shape after giving birth
How losing 20kg inspired new mother to help others get in shape after giving birth

Dubai resident Drisya Pai has turned her experience with postpartum recovery and weight loss into a successful coaching career. Following her self-journey of shedding 20kg, she now helps other mothers tackle their postpartum challenges with personalized fitness programs. Drisya, 29, from...

Justice Zubayer set to lead search committee for new EC
Justice Zubayer set to lead search committee for new EC

Appellate Division judge Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury is set to be the chief of the search committee formed for establishing a new Election Commission, while High Courts Justice AKM Asaduzzaman would be a member of the committee. Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has already sent the list of...

Bangladeshi journos use AI personally, newsrooms lag behind: survey
Bangladeshi journos use AI personally, newsrooms lag behind: survey

Many journalists in Bangladesh are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in their individual work but institutional use in newsroom operations remains nominal, according to a new assessment revealed on Saturday. The assessment titled Media Metamorphosis: AI and Bangladeshi Newsrooms 2024 is an...

EU to work on Bangladesh’s rapid renewable energy expansion
EU to work on Bangladesh’s rapid renewable energy expansion

Michael Miller, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh has said there are many opportunities to work more on renewable energies in Bangladesh which has a low amount of renewable capacity, reports UNB. He said it does mean that the opportunity is there to expand renewable energy...

Salahuddin Noman appointed as new permanent representative to UN
Salahuddin Noman appointed as new permanent representative to UN

The government of Bangladesh appointed Salahuddin Noman chowdhury as the new permanent representative to United Nations Headquarter in New York, who was previously in charge of Bangladesh ambassador in Nepal. The ministry of foreign affairs issued notification appointing Salahuddin Noman...

Govt forms 4 new commissions for reformation
Govt forms 4 new commissions for reformation

The government has formed four more new reform commissions on health, mass media, workers rights and women affairs. National Professor Dr AK Azad will lead the commission on health affairs while columnist Kamal Ahmed will head the commission on mass media. On the other hand, Syed Sultan Uddin...

CPD recommends tax incentives to attract Chinese investment in renewable energy
CPD recommends tax incentives to attract Chinese investment in renewable energy

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has emphasized crucial actions that Bangladesh should implement to attract Chinese investment in its renewable energy sector. These actions include offering tax breaks, reducing import tariffs, and making documentation processes more efficient. Dr. Khondaker...