Los Angeles races to contain wildfires as severe winds appear
Los Angeles races to contain wildfires as severe winds appear

Firefighters in Los Angeles scrambled on Sunday to contain two relentless wildfires that have burned for six days, seizing a brief lull in hazardous conditions before fierce winds were forecast to reignite the flames, reports Reuters. California Governor Gavin Newsom called the disaster...

Disney commits $15M to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery
Disney commits $15M to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery

The Walt Disney Company has announced it will donate $15 million to support recovery efforts from the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County this week. Starting on Jan. 7 with the Palisades Fire, multiple fires have burned tens of thousands of acres and destroyed thousands of structures,...

Thailand’s auto industry faces uncertain future
Thailand’s auto industry faces uncertain future

Thailands automotive industry is under pressure as new car sales remain uncertain due to an uneven economic recovery, the Bank of Thailand reported. According to the Monetary Policy Committees Q4 2024 report, pickup sales recovery lags behind passenger cars due to weaker purchasing power among...

Minimal progress, excessive hype
Minimal progress, excessive hype

Despite widespread calls to recover money smuggled out of the country over the years, progress has been minimal. International organizations such as the World Bank, IMF, GFI, and ADB have publicly pledged support, but tangible results remain elusive. To date, the limited progress made has mainly...

Soumya Sarkar’s finger injured in T20 Series, out for at least 3 weeks
Soumya Sarkar’s finger injured in T20 Series, out for at least 3 weeks

After a historic T20 series win against the West Indies, where Bangladesh claimed their first-ever T20 series victory in the Caribbean, the team received disappointing news about key player Soumya Sarkar. During the match, while attempting to take a catch, the in-form Soumya injured his right...

Islamic finance can be supportive tool for economic rebuilding, say experts
Islamic finance can be supportive tool for economic rebuilding, say experts

A policy meeting in Dhaka on Sunday explored how Islamic finance could play a pivotal role in rebuilding Bangladeshs economy. The event, organized in collaboration with a private bank, gathered over 100 junior scholars and industry experts to discuss how principles of Islamic finance can promote...

Home affairs advisor proscribes arrests in white clothes
Home affairs advisor proscribes arrests in white clothes

Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has directed that no one should be arrested while cop wearing white clothes. He issued the instruction during a meeting with government officials, including police and fire service representatives, at the Shilpakala Academy...