- Burned dog’s body at secretariat signals conspiracy: Sarjis
- ACC sues ex-minister Nasrul, 2 family members
- Grand Mosque authority offers free storage for Umrah performers
- One hectare of forestland recovered in Tangail, brick kiln fined in Savar
- Bangladesh sets deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to legalise status
- Fire at secretariat was not an accident but planned: Nur
- ‘Wall of Humanity’ launched at Dhaka College to share warm clothes
- Kohli and Konstas provide a fiery start to the 4th Test
- Fakhrul urges accountability for those responsible for Secretariat fire
- Cyber protection ordinance is an extension of DSA
- Motion to impeach South Korea’s acting president submitted
- Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack, delaying flights during the holiday season
- Insects' winter survival secrets
- Govt officials' wealth statement deadline extended by 1.5 months
- Bangladesh participates in France's short film festival
- Rural communities urged to flee east Australia bushfire
- Agents of Hasina burned files of various misdeeds: Sarjis
- Top 12 South Indian films to watch in January 2025
- Commission recommends reducing lethal weapons
- Secretariat fire: 7-member probe body formed
Top 12 South Indian films to watch in January 2025
South Indias film industriesTelugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannadaare gearing up for an exciting start to 2025 with a lineup of highly anticipated releases in January. Expect a variety of genres including action, thrillers, fantasy, comedy, and horror. These films are set to offer captivating...
Baby freezes to death in Gaza amid ceasefire delay blame
A baby girl froze to death overnight in Gaza, while Israel and Hamas accused each other of complicating ceasefire effortsthat could wind down the 14-month war. The 3-week old baby was the third to die from the cold in Gazas tent camps in recent days, doctors said, deaths that underscore the...
Neglecting router security puts millions at risk
Your home Wi-Fi is crucial for everything from banking to streaming, with many devices connected to your router. However, most people neglect securing it, and a study shows this out of sight, out of mind approach could leave millions at risk. Shocking router security facts you need to know...
Bangladesh recognizes right to uninterrupted internet access
Bangladesh has officially recognized the right to 24/7 internet access as a right for its citizens. Information and Broadcasting Advisor Md. Nahid Islam made the announcement on his verified social media page on Tuesday evening. He stated, The Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2024, establishes 24/7...
Allu Arjun's diet and workout secrets for fit body at 42 revealed
Its no surprise that when it comes to building muscle and staying fit Allu Arjun keeps it very clean by eating nutritious home food. In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, the Telugu actor gave insights into his fitness secrets. As youd imagine, his training is quite intense he often works out...
Houthis threat to strike on US interests in Middle East
Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, the head of the Houthi Supreme Political Council, is warning the US of retaliatory strikes if its forces attack Yemen, reports Al Jazeera. He issued the threat in a series of videos posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). We caution Americans against targeting Yemen....
Travis Head is in doubt for Australia in 4th cricket test against India
Australia run-maker Travis Head is questionable for the fourth cricket test against India beginning Thursday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and teenager Sam Konstas was set to make his first test start for the home side. The 30-year-old Head has been in strong form, hitting centuries in...
Israel acknowledges killing ex-Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday acknowledged that Israel had killed former Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this year, as he warned the military would decapitate the leadership of Yemens Houthi rebels, reports AFP. We will strike hard at the Houthis... and decapitate their...
England captain Ben stokes out for three months with injury
England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of cricket for at least three months because of a torn left hamstring. Stokes will undergo surgery on the hamstring next month, the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement on Monday,reports UNB. He was injured a week ago during the...
Rail service on Benapole-Dhaka route via Padma Bridge tomorrow
After a long wait, passenger train service on the new Benapole-Dhaka route via the Padma Bridge will begin on Tuesday. Jashore Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Azharul Islam will formally inaugurate the services at Benapole Railway Station. The newly launched service will reduce travel time...
Court imposes travel ban on Sayeed Khokon, his family
The Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Court has imposed a travel ban on former Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Mohammad Sayeed Khokon, along with his mother Shahana Hanif, wife Farhana Sayeed, and brother Javed Ahmed. The decision follows a request by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) during a...
South Korean team develops 'Iron Man' robot that helps paraplegics walk
South Korean researchers have made a lightweight wearable robot that can approach paraplegic users, attach itself to them, and help them walk, move around obstacles, and climb stairs, according to Reuters. The team at the Exoskeleton Laboratory of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and...
Four killed in helicopter crash into hospital in Southwestern Turkey
The provincial governor stated that four people died when a helicopter crashed into a hospital in southwestern Turkey on Sunday, attributing the accident to thick fog. Mugla provincial governor Idris Akbiyik stated that the helicopter crashed after hitting the fourth floor of a hospital during...
Houthi terms US strikes as ‘illegal terrorist attacks’
Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, a member of the Supreme Political Council of Yemens Houthi rebels, said that the US strikes support the terrorism of the temporary Israeli entity to continue the genocide and siege of the people of Gaza, reports Al Jazeera. The American terrorist attacks confirm the...
Earthquake jolts South Africa, felt in Cape Town
A moderate earthquake struck western South Africa early Sunday, with tremors reported across several regions. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the magnitude 5.3 quake occurred at 2:51 am local time (00:51 GMT), 101 km west of Brandvlei, a small town in the Northern Cape Province. The...
Major bushfire in southeast Australia expected to burn for weeks
Thousands of people in six towns near Grampians National Park, located about 230 kilometers west of Melbourne in Victoria, were instructed to evacuate on Friday and Saturday as a bushfire threatened homes and lives. Those who left the towns due to the fire have been warned they may be away from...
US conducts strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen’s capital
The United States military says it has conducted air strikes against targets linked to the Houthi rebels in Yemens capital Sanaa, including a missile storage facility and a command-and-control site, reports Al Jazeera. US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees US Army operations in the Middle...
Houthis claim ‘hypersonic ballistic missile’ attack on Israel
A missile launched from Yemen struck the Israeli city of Tel Aviv overnight, injuring at least 16 people, reports Al Jazeera. The Yemen-based Houthis have now confirmed they fired a hypersonic ballistic missile named Palestine 2, striking the occupied Jaffa area just south of the coastal city....
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...
UN chief condemns Israeli air strikes, Houthi missile attacks
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed grave concern over recent Israeli air strikes in Yemen and Houthi missile attacks targeting Israel. The strikes, which occurred on Thursday, hit the Red Sea ports of Hudaydah, Salif, and Ras Issa, as well as power stations in Sanaa. The air...
Nationwide internet blackout was on Hasina’s order: Palak
Former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak has confessed the nationwide internet shut down was a deliberate move on Sheikh Hasinas orders. His testimony was recorded by ICTs investigation agency following a questioning session held yesterday, Chief Prosecutor Md Tajul Islam said while...
Israel hits ports, energy sites in Yemen after missile intercepted
Israel said Thursday it targeted ports and energy infrastructure allegedly used by Houthi rebels, following the interception of a missile fired by the group, reports AFP. Israels military said it conducted precise strikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen -- including ports and energy...
Sports Adviser calls on EC to ensure expatriates' voting rights
Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan has called on the Election Commission to include expatriates in the voter list, enabling them to exercise their right to vote. I want a clear roadmap to ensure voting rights for the expatriates. It is my demand to the EC. We want the...
Southee signs off on a happy note with a ‘special’ win
New Zealand pacer Tim Southee walked off Seddon Park in Hamilton to loud cheers on his home ground for the final time, after the hosts gave England a hammering in the third and final Test on Tuesday, reports Cricbuzz. The veteran fast-bowler, who had announced his retirement before the start of...
US strikes Houthi command & control facility in Yemen
American forces carried out an air strike on Monday against a Houthi command and control facility that was used by the Yemeni rebels to coordinate attacks, the US military said. The Houthis began striking ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in November 2023, part of the region-wide fallout...
New Zealand crush England by 423 runs
New Zealand tore through Englands batting Tuesday to post a crushing 423-run third Test win and send seamer Tim Southee into retirement on a winning note, reports The Times of India. The hosts completed a dominant performance in Hamilton by claiming seven wickets in 41.2 overs on day four as...
WHO urges greater efforts to prevent drowning in South-East Asia
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries in the South-East Asia Region to enhance efforts to prevent drowning, a leading cause of death that disproportionately affects children and vulnerable populations. According to WHOs first Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention, the region...
Biden calls alliance with S. Korea ‘linchpin for peace’ in region
US President Joe Biden underscored the strength of the US relationship with South Korea during a call Saturday with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became acting president after the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, reports BSS. President Biden expressed his confidence that the Alliance will remain...