- DMP files 3,251 traffic violation cases in Dhaka
- Two judges murdered outside Iran's Supreme Court: media
- ‘Palestinians, resistance thwarted Israel’s big plots in Gaza’
- EU ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition: Envoy
- British sci-fi classic ‘Doctor Who’ gears up for bold new adventures
- Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
- Night temperature may drop in parts of country
- Ready to govern Gaza: Palestine’s President
- "Current govt at risk by continuing budget of ousted Awami League"
- OpenAI, Retro Biosciences working to extend ‘human lifespan’
- Srijit Mukherji from aspiring sports journalist to filmmaker
- Pakistan launches first home-made observation satellite
- Govt reaffirms zero tolerance on shrine attacks, urges complaints
- BNP demands withdrawal of vat on over 100 products
- Met office assumes dry weather nationwide
- Marma girl's accident injury being propagated as communal murder
- Tarique seeks prayers for mother
- Cold wave set to arrive, says Meteorological Department
- How to make smacked cucumbers
- Bangladesh’s 2025-26 budget may reach 8 trillion
NASA to launch 'vacuum cleaner' tool for moon soil collection
NASA is changing lunar exploration with a new tool. The Lunar PlanetVac (LPV) will make it easier to collect soil during Artemis Moon missions. This advanced vacuum technology will allow for quicker and more efficient sample analysis for future space explorations. The Lunar PlanetVac is a...
Hunt on to capture oil tanker pirates: Police
Law enforcers have launched a hunt for the pirates who seized an oil tanker and looted 350 metric tonnes of furnace oil, authorities said on Sunday, three days after the incident, reports UNB. The tanker was carrying over 360 metric tonnes of furnace oil when it was attacked on Friday in...
Russia to continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions
Russia would continue with large oil and gas projects, said Russias Foreign Ministry on Saturday, as reported by Reuters. Foreign ministry claimed new U.S. sanctions against Moscows energy sector as an attempt to harm Russias economy at the risk of destabilising global markets. A statement...
US, UK impose sweeping sanctions on Russia's oil industry
The United States and the United Kingdom imposed further sanctions on Russias energy sector on Friday in an attempt to curb funding for Moscows full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The US Treasury Department said it was designating two of Russias largest oil companies, Gazprom Neft and...
US reaffirms support for democracy amid escalating political turmoil in South Korea
Amid escalating political turmoil in South Korea, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul reassured on Monday both domestic and international audiences of the countrys resilience in addressing its ongoing crisis. We are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to resolving the issues peacefully and...
Trump criticizes UK’s ‘major mistake’ on North Sea energy policy
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the U.K.s windfall tax on oil and gas producers in a social media post on Friday, joining other members of his incoming administration in voicing concerns over Prime Minister Keir Starmers agenda. The UK is making a very big mistake. Open Up the North...
US imposes new sanctions on Iran over oil trade, proxy support
The United States has announced new sanctions targeting Irans oil trade, support for proxy groups, and human rights violations on Thursday (Washington local time). The Department of State is imposing sanctions on four entities involved in transporting Iranian oil and identifying six vessels as...
Govt freed edible oil from duty, tax, VAT until March 31
The government has exempted all edible oil, including canola and sunflower oil, from duty, tax, and VAT until March 31, 2025, aiming to increase the supply of such essential items in the market. To keep the market supply normal and the prices at a tolerable level during the holy month of...
Two Russian oil tankers wrecked in Black Sea
Two Russian oil tankers with 29 crew members on board have been heavily damaged in the Black Sea, triggering an oil spill, Russia said. The incident took place in the Kerch Strait, which separates Russia from the occupied Crimean peninsula. Footage released by Russias Southern Transport...
Armed clashes close key oil refinery as fires erupt in Lybia
Armed groups from two factionsclashed around a key oil refinery in westernLibyaon Sunday, causing fires to break out in several storage units and forcing a suspension of operations at the facility. Libyas National Oil Corporation (NOC) declared a state of force majeure amid the incident, which...
South Korean president Yoon impeached in 204-85 vote over martial law attempt
In a decisive 204-85 vote, South Koreas National Assembly impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, citing his controversial attempt to impose martial law. The vote, which plunged the nation into political turmoil, saw 75 percent of lawmakers backing impeachment, with three abstentions and...
'Steps taken to ensure adequate edible oil supply during Ramadan and there's no crisis of it'
Chief Advisers Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said the interim government has been taking required steps to keep adequate supply of edible oil during the forthcoming holy month of Ramadan, stressing that there is no crisis in the market right now. We dont think there is any crisis of...
Oil slightly firmer ahead of OPEC+ supply decision
Oil prices were mostly stable on Thursday ahead of an OPEC+ meeting later in the day, with investors waiting to see what the producer group would do next on supply cuts while also monitoring geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose 6 cents, or 0.08 per cent, to $72.37 a...
Opportunities created to decrease fuel oil price further: BPC chairman
Bangladesh Petrolium Corporation (BPC) chairman Md. Amin Ul Ahsan said theres an opportunity created to decrease price of fuel oil further that is scheduled to import in the period of January to June. The BPC Chairman said this at a seminar on Market-Based Fuel Pricing: Government-led...
VAT on edible oil reduced to 5% to stabilise prices
The import-level value-added tax (VAT) on edible oil has been reduced from 10 percent to 5 percent to maintain a steady supply in the market. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday. Earlier, the NBR had issued exemption notifications to boost the...
Trump's key appointments so far: A look at his picks for top positions
President-elect Donald Trump is beginning to appoint key figures to his second administration, focusing on aides and allies who were among his most steadfast supporters during the 2024 campaign. Heres a look at the individuals he has selected for key positions so far. Susie Wiles has been...
Is cleaning your scalp with a toothbrush the solution to excess oil?
Dealing with an oily scalp can be uncomfortable and frustrating, especially after a long hair wash routine that includes oiling, masking, shampooing, and conditioning. While those first few days may leave your hair feeling fresh, its not long before the grease returns, leaving you hesitant to wear...
Can a kitchen essential help tame frizzy hair?
Spare aluminium foil after packing a meal can be a crucial weapon if youre tired of frizzy hair. Sounds unprecedented, but aluminium foil might be the trick for taming frizzy hair in jiffies. But how does it really work? Dr Sonali Kohli, Consultant Dermatologist at Sir HN Reliance Foundation...
Govt to procure soybean oil, sugar, chickpeas
The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will procure some 32.60 lakh liters of soybean oil, 10,000 Metric Tons (MTs) of chickpeas and 5,000 MTs of sugar to meet the growing demand of the country ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan, reports BSS. The approval came from the 10th...
TCB starts selling commodities thru truck sale from Thursday
The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will start selling commodities including rice at subsidized rates through truck sale from Thursday among the common consumers in Dhaka and Chattogram, reports BSS. Under such an initiative, essential items like edible oil, lentil alongside...
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...