- Arsenal title bid rocked by West Ham
- Dhaka's air still 'unhealthy' today
- Protesters extend 'Dark Indonesia' rally against Prabowo's policies
- Abu Sayeed dispels fear from hearts of Bengalese with life: Mahmudur Rahman
- Cook Islands announces deep sea minerals deal with China
- Bangladesh also walks out during Israeli speech at Global Ministerial Conference
- Early wicket loss against India an accident: Razzak
- Attempts being made to hijack revolution to come to power: Amir Khasru
- Zelensky 'not ready' to sign minerals deal with US: source
- BNP’s goal is to establish government of the people: Mintoo
- Hamas hands over 6 hostages to Red Cross
- England makes highest team total as Duckett hits 151 in Champions Trophy
- EC suspends six employees over NID fraud
- CEC wants to hold elections like the Eid festival
- None can survive by means of corruption: Shafiqur Rahman
- AP sues three Trump administration officials
- Environmental protection will shape our future: Rizwana
- Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teenagers
- Disney’s 'Snow White' live-action remake drops motion poster
- Vietnam govt approves $8.36B railway project to China

Study Shows turmeric’s curcumin aids muscle recovery after exercise
A review of scientific studies by the UOC has found that moderate doses of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may aid in muscle recovery and help alleviate pain following intense physical activity. The turmeric plant, part of the ginger family, has been valued for thousands of years as...

Auto financing in Pakistan rises amid interest rate cuts
Auto financing witnessed a slight increase, reaching $847.63 million in December 2024 from $844.56 million in November, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marks a reversal of the negative trend seen in November, when financing declined from $850 million in October. For...

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
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
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
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
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
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 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...