Bangladesh, WB ink $850m deal for Bay Terminal and social reform
Bangladesh, WB ink $850m deal for Bay Terminal and social reform

Bangladesh has signed two financing agreements worth $850 million with the World Bank to support the development of the Bay Terminal deep sea port and to upgrade the national social protection system, aiming to boost job creation and promote inclusive economic growth. The agreements were inked...

Elon sells social media platform X for $33 billion
Elon sells social media platform X for $33 billion

Elon Musk said on Friday that his artificial intelligence startup xAI is buying his social networking platform X in a deal that valued the company, once known as Twitter, at $33 billion, reports NDTV. This combination will unlock immense potential by blending xAIs advanced AI capability and...

Business risks in political and social instability: JETRO Report
Business risks in political and social instability: JETRO Report

Japanese companies operating in Bangladesh have highlighted political and social instability as the primary threat to the business environment. Additionally, unclear government policies, shortages in electrical infrastructure, ambiguity and complexity in laws, and bureaucratic red tape are also...

How parents can support children with Down Syndrome to develop social skills
How parents can support children with Down Syndrome to develop social skills

On March 21, World Down Syndrome Day was observed, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals with Down syndrome, particularly in socializing. The condition caused by an extra chromosome 21, impacts cognitive development, learning abilities, and communication skills. Dr. Rashmi...

Finding health advice on social media is simple, but trusting it is not
Finding health advice on social media is simple, but trusting it is not

In the ever-expanding world of social media wellness content, influencers promote a variety of treatments and products, claiming to aid weight loss, boost energy, or improve overall health. While some of these recommendations may have merit, many are based on trends with little scientific...

Age affects social anxiety in children’s response to mistakes: Study
Age affects social anxiety in children’s response to mistakes: Study

Social anxiety is extreme nervousness and fear in social situations, whether talking to people or simply being around them. However, anxiety does not remain the same throughout life; it changes with age. A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry revealed that children...

Implementing prof Yunus’ philosophy to end violence against women
Implementing prof Yunus’ philosophy to end violence against women

Bangladesh is witnessing widespread outrage over violence against women, with the tragic case of eight-year-old Asiya in Magura amplifying national grief. Reports of gender-based violence continue to dominate headlines, prompting protests and calls for justice. Women across the country are taking...

US to revoke student visas over ‘pro-Hamas’ social media posts
US to revoke student visas over ‘pro-Hamas’ social media posts

The US state department will use artificial intelligence to revoke visas of foreign students who it perceives as supporters ofHamas, Axios reported on Thursday, citing senior state department officials. Donald Trump signed an executive order in January to combat antisemitism and has pledged to...

World’s lighthouse Prof Yunus
World’s lighthouse Prof Yunus

Even before Prof Muhammad Yunus became the chief adviser to the interim government, he became famous across the globe as a Nobel laureate Bangladeshi. He is the only global celebrity born in Bangladesh. The greatest quality of the multifaceted genius who is still full of youthful vigor is that he...

Judge weighs blocking Florida law on minors' social media use
Judge weighs blocking Florida law on minors' social media use

A federal judge is considering whether to block a Florida law that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. Signed into law in 2024 by Governor Ron DeSantis, the measure is among the strictest in the country regarding minors...

Over half of Gen Z in UK favor a dictatorship
Over half of Gen Z in UK favor a dictatorship

A new survey suggests a growing inclination among Generation Z towards authoritarian leadership, sparking concerns over democracys future. The findings, part of Channel 4s Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust report, will be unveiled at a Royal Television Society event, reads an Independent (UK) report....