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Monday, 31 March, 2025

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No substitute for NATO, says former British PM Boris Johnson

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that Europeans should not be deluded into thinking there is an alternative defense framework to NATO. In an article for the Daily Mail on Friday, he stressed the need for European nations to increase their defense spending. This follows a report...

Scientists observe memory formation in babies' brains in real time

Have you ever been convinced that you remember being a baby? A moment in a crib, or the taste of a first birthday cake? Chances are, those memories arent real. Decades of research suggest that most people cannot recall personal experiences from the first few years of life. However, even...

Turkiye to hold tender for Bosporus railway project

Turkiye is moving forward with a major railway project aimed at crossing the Bosporus Strait, enhancing transportation links between Europe and Asia. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that Turkiye is in the final stages of securing financing for the $4 billion...

Russia and Ukraine agree ceasefire in Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea in separate deals with the US, after three days of peace talks in Saudi Arabia, BBC reported. Washington said all parties would continue working toward a durable and lasting peace in statements announcing the agreements, which...

US considers easing sanctions against Russia, Trump confirms

Moscow and Washington have expressed a commitment to advancing the Black Sea Initiative as part of efforts to address the ongoing Ukraine conflict. However, according to the Kremlin, the deal will only come into effect once the US lifts a range of sanctions that have been hindering Russias trade...

Paralyzed man controls computer with Neuralink chip in his brain

In January 2024, Noland Arbaugh, a 30-year-old man paralyzed for eight years, became the first person to receive a brain chip from Neuralink, the neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk. Despite understanding the risks, Noland emphasized that the focus should be on the science rather than...

Tk 19,000 crore spent solely on training

Despite the significant public funds spent annually on training government employees, the impact remains limited. Many officials are transferred to different ministries soon after completing their training, while others retire immediately afterward. As a result, the acquired knowledge is rarely...

Are whole-grain foods really healthier?

Health officials recommend prioritizing whole grains over refined grains due to their nutritional benefits. Whole grains help control cholesterol, weight, and blood pressure while lowering the risk of heart disease and diabetes. However, refined grains dont necessarily need to be avoided...

Advance return tickets for Eid train journey now available

Bangladesh Railway has concluded the sale of advance tickets for intercity trains ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The sale of tickets for return journeys after Eid has now started. The sale of return journey advance tickets started on Monday at 8 am. All advance tickets are being sold...

New commuter trains to run on Dhaka-Narsingdi-Bhairab route

Bangladesh Railways will launch a pair of commuter trains on the Dhaka-Narsingdi-Bhairab Bazar-Dhaka route from March 26. Railway Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan will inaugurate the commuter trains at Kamalapur Rail Station in Dhaka by welcoming the Narsingdi Commuter-1 from Bhairab Bazar. The...

Russia has sole control over Europe’s largest nuclear plant – director

The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) belongs to Russia and will remain under its control, director Yury Chernichyuk has insisted, rejecting any possibility of US or Ukrainian oversight, RT reported this citing TASS. His remarks follow reports that US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian...

European nations reassessing troop deployment in Ukraine – FT

European nations supporting Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia are reportedly reconsidering the idea of sending ground troops, according to the Financial Times. This shift follows recent discussions among military planners from 31 countries, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer,...

EU feeding Ukraine with ‘empty promises’ – Orban

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the European Unions ability to realistically support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Speaking on Thursday after a tense EU summit in Brussels, Orban asserted that the EU lacks the financial means to continue its support, reports RT....

Russia and Ukraine swap 372 war prisoners

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 372 soldiers in a prisoner swap brokered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Moscow and Kyiv said on Wednesday. Prisoner swaps and the exchange of remains of killed soldiers is one of the only areas of cooperation between the warring countries since the Kremlin...

Advance train ticket sales for March 30 begin

To ease the journey of people traveling home for the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, Bangladesh Railway began selling advance train tickets on March 14. In continuation of this, advance tickets for March 30 were made available starting Thursday. Advance ticket sales for March 30 commenced at 8 AM today, with...

Zelenskiy to speak with Trump today, says US should monitor ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would speak to President Donald Trump later today (March 19) and that the United States should monitor any potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia focusing on energy facilities. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed yesterday to stop...

Rail movement returned to normal at Kamalapur

Train connection of Dhaka with other parts of the country remained suspended for three hours on Wednesday following the derailment of two wagons of a freight train near Kamalapur rail station in the capital, reports UNB. Mohammad Anwar Hossain, station master of Kamalapur Railway Station, said...

Thunderstorms with hail may disrupt weather across regions

Several parts of the country may experience thunderstorms accompanied by hail from Thursday, March 20, according to a forecast issued by the Meteorological Office on Wednesday. Meteorologist Hafizur Rahman stated that a low-pressure extension has spread to West Bengal and surrounding areas,...

Advance Eid train tickets for March 29 available for sale today

Advance tickets for intercity trains on March 29 are being sold today for Eid ul-Fitr, starting at 8 AM. To facilitate passengers, Bangladesh Railway has decided to issue tickets for trains in the western region starting at 8 am and tickets for trains in the eastern region will be available from...

Putin, Trump hold crucial call on Ukraine ceasefire

The call came amid concerns in Kyiv and European capitals that Trump may concede too much to the Russian president, reports AFP. Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a critical phone call on Tuesday, speaking for at least an hour and a half about a Ukraine ceasefire plan that could require Kyiv...

Factories flattened under unprecedented pressure

With Eid approaching, business owners find themselves under immense financial pressure, struggling to balance wages and bonuses amid declining economic conditions. Factory owners, particularly in the garment industry, are finding it increasingly difficult to manage wage payments for February and...

Jamuna Rail Bridge inaugurated; trains to operate at 120 km/h

Bangladeshs largest railway bridge, the much-anticipated Jamuna Rail Bridge, was officially inaugurated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, marking a major milestone in the countrys rail connectivity. With this launch, trains will now travel at speeds of 120 km/h, significantly improving travel between Dhaka...

31,000 train tickets sold in 30 minutes for Eid travel

Bangladesh Railway is offering advance sales of intercity train tickets through special arrangements for the holy day of Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31. On the fourth day of the special sale on Monday, ticket seekers hit the railway e-ticketing website and mobile app a total of 15 million times in the...

Heatwave sweeps across 12 districts, including Dhaka

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has reported that a heatwave is sweeping across 12 districts and may persist. Additionally, thunderstorms are likely to occur in various regions over the next three days. According to the 72-hour weather forecast issued at 9 am on Monday, a mild heatwave...

Ukraine war: Trump to speak with Putin seeking end

US President Donald Trump confirmed he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as part of his efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, reports UNB. Trump revealed the scheduled conversation to reporters while travelling from Florida to Washington aboard Air Force One on...

US must return Statue of Liberty to France – European Parliament member

Raphael Glucksmann, a French Member of the European Parliament, has called for the United States to return the Statue of Liberty to France, criticizing recent US policies under former President Donald Trump. The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the US in 1886, has long been a symbol of...

Erdogan backs Trump’s efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump in their first substantive phone call since Trumps return to office in January. The two leaders discussed key issues on Sunday, including the Russia-Ukraine war, counterterrorism, and defense cooperation, according to a statement...

Train commuters urged to buy Eid tickets from official app, counters

The Bangladesh Railway authorities and the Ministry of Railways have urged passengers to purchase tickets exclusively through the official app (Rail Service) or directly from railway counters to avoid potential fraud and harassment during Eid journeys. For the Eid journey, spanning from March 24...