- WFP reverses decision to cut food aid for Rohingyas in Bangladesh
- Term of five reform commissions extended
- Democracy to mark victorious if fascist forces can’t contest polls: Akhtar
- 200,000 Palestinians perform prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque at Qadr night
- NATO retracts comment on death of 4 US soldiers in Lithuania
- Four state-owned banks to open on Friday
- 144 more Bangladeshi nationals return home from Libya
- Australia opens new ‘Home Affairs Office’ in Dhaka
- Holiday declared in 3-hill districts on April 13 for Chaitra Sangkranti
- Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says 855 killed since Israel resumed strikes
- Hamza departs for England, promises to return in June
- Istanbul divided as Erdogan rival’s arrest sparks anti-govt protests
- Country receives highest ever remittances in 26 days of March
- 12-party alliance submits reform proposal to Consensus Commission
- Tarique Rahman extends Eid greetings to Chief Advisor
- BB re-fixes MFS transaction limit
- Taking oath as mayor depends on party decision: Ishraque
- France opposes 'any form of trade war', FM tells China
- Ishraque Hossain declared mayor of DSCC
- Russian deputy premier meets CA

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...

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...

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
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....

Indonesia to set social media age limit, following Australia’s example
Indonesia plans to introduce a regulation establishing a minimum age for social media users, a step intended to safeguard children, according to the countrys communications minister, reports Reuters. This plan comes after Australia decided to ban children under 16 from using social media,...

Trump criticizes UK’s ‘major mistake’ on North Sea energy policy
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the U.K.s windfall tax on oil and gas producers in a social media post on Friday, joining other members of his incoming administration in voicing concerns over Prime Minister Keir Starmers agenda. The UK is making a very big mistake. Open Up the North...