- 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
- Creatinine levels: the silent indicator of kidney health
- No load shedding during Ramadan, summer, says energy advisor
- Robbery and molestation in bus: 3 arrested in Tangail
- Fakhrul urges democratic forces to build livable Bangladesh
Poland introduces mandatory firearms training for children
Poland has introduced mandatory firearms training for schoolchildren amid concerns over potential Russian aggression. The new training will see children aged between 14 and 16 years old train with guns for up to an hour a week as the war in Ukraine continues to impact Polands borders withboth...
DCs propose universal military training for youths
Deputy Commissioners (DCs) have proposed introducing universal military training for Bangladeshi youths to strengthen national defense and enhance civil-military cooperation, reports UNB. The proposal was discussed on Tuesday at the DCs Conference at Osmani Auditorium in Dhaka during a session...
Taiwan’s new advanced jet trainer crashes after engine failure; pilot ejects safely
A Taiwan air force AT-5 Brave Eagle advanced jet trainer crashed into the sea on Saturday after suffering a dual-engine failure, the military confirmed. The pilot successfully ejected and was rescued, reads a Bangkok Post report. This marks the first major incident involving the domestically...
Passenger train services begins on Jamuna Railway Bridge, ending services on Bangabandhu Bridge
After a prolonged wait and multiple trial runs, passenger train services are finally set to commence on the Jamuna Railway Bridge, ending train operations on the Bangabandhu Bridge, reports bdnews24.com. Regular train services on the newly constructed bridge will begin on Wednesday morning....
Bangladesh Railway to offer special trains for Ijtema attendees
Bangladesh Railway has arranged seven pairs of special trains to facilitate the smooth transportation of devotees attending the three-day Biswa Ijtema, the worlds second-largest Muslim congregation. To accommodate the influx of passengers, all inter-city trains including Subarna Express, Sonar...
Govt removes cap on overtime pay for assistant train drivers
The finance ministry on Wednesday issued a notification removing a cap on overtime pay for assistant train drivers, meeting a key demand of the railway running staff hours after they called off their strike. Earlier, around 3am Wednesday, the running staff withdrew their indefinite work...
Trains resume operations after running staff ends strike
Train services resumed on Wednesday after Bangladesh Railways running staff called off a 26-hour strike. The decision followed a late-night meeting between Railways Adviser Fouzul Kabir, leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, and running staff representatives, reports UNB. Md...
Ways to ease eye strain
Prolonged screen use is taking a toll on millions of people, causing blurry vision, headaches, and fatigue. Cathy Higgins, a university research manager, struggled with blurry vision and migraines after long hours at her desk. The strain stems from eye muscles tightening due to constant close-up...
Building a skilled workforce is the core challenge
While global demand for skilled workers continues to rise, Bangladesh faces a significant challenge in developing and exporting skilled labor. Currently, half of the countrys workforce remains unemployed, and 30 percent lack the education and training needed to secure jobs. Over the past four...
Central bank lifts restrictions on bankers' foreign travel
In a significant policy shift, Bangladesh Bank has removed all restrictions on the foreign travel of bank officials. From now on, bankers will no longer need prior approval from the central bank to travel abroad. The new directive, issued in a circular on Sunday, allows bank officers to travel for...
Police reforms aim to ensure neutrality, says IGP
Inspector General of Bangladesh Police (IGP) Baharul Alam reaffirmed the ongoing efforts to free the countrys police force from political influence during his address as the chief guest at the closing parade of the 40th Cadet Sub-Inspector (SI)-2023 batch. The parade was held at the Bangladesh...
Effective tips for reducing eye strain
Eye discomfort and fatigue have become increasingly common in todays digital age, with prolonged screen time and close-up tasks often to blame. Although not a medical diagnosis, the term eye strain refers to discomfort or temporary vision difficulties caused by intense, sustained focus, reports...
Postgrad trainee doctors end protest after allowance raised to Tk35,000
The postgraduate trainee doctors ofprivate hospitals have left Shahbagh accepting the governments decision to increase their allowance to Tk35,000 from July, reports TBS. Earlier in the day a notificationsigned by Syed Ali Bin Hasan, deputy secretary of the Finance Department of the Ministry of...
Postgrad trainee doctors block Shahbagh, demand Tk50,000 allowance
Postgraduate private trainee doctors blocked all four points at Dhakas Shahbagh intersection this morning (Dec 29) causing severe gridlock in surrounding roads. The protesting doctors blocked the busy intersection from around 11 am, demanding increasing their monthly allowance to Tk 50,000 from...
France train driver’s suicide causes massive rail delays
Some 3,000 train passengers have been affected by delays in services between Paris and southeastern France that started Tuesday and spilled over into Wednesday, AFP reported. Around 10 high-speed (TGV) trains were delayed by up to five hours Tuesday after the suicide on Christmas Eve, an...
Sarjis Alam warns of strike by Citizen's Committee in solidarity with doctors
Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee (National Citizens Committee), criticized the poor living conditions faced by postgraduate private trainee doctors, calling it impossible to survive on a 25,000 taka salary in 2024. He voiced these concerns while showing solidarity with...
Stellantis reverses Ohio layoffs after CEO's resignation
Stellantis has reversed its decision to lay off approximately 1,100 workers at its Ohio Jeep plant, following the sudden resignation of CEO Carlos Tavares. The company announced late Saturday that no employees would face indefinite layoffs from January 5 due to a previously planned shift reduction....
Shuvosangho empowers 20 underprivileged women in Boalkhali with sewing machines
After completing four months of intensive sewing training, 20 underprivileged women from Boalkhali, Chattogram, are transforming their newfound skills into opportunities. Sumi, Sanjeeda, and their peers proudly displayed their handcrafted garments for women and children. With sewing machines...
Dhaka rail link restored
Temporary workers of Bangladesh Railway, who earlier blocked the rail line near Karwan Bazar on Tuesday, removed their blockade after over two hours. Mohiuddin Arif,divisional managerof BangladeshRailwayfor Dhaka, said that the workers removed the blockade around 12:50pm. The protest had...
New commuter trains launched on Dhaka-Joydebpur route
Four pairs of new commuter trains have been launched on the Dhaka-Joydebpur-Dhaka railway route, aiming to improve communication between the capital and Gazipur. Transport Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan officially inaugurated the service at Joydebpur Railway Junction around 7 am on Sunday,...
2 killed in train accident
Two people were killed after being run over by a speeding train in Gazipurs Tongi on Monday night. Their identities could not be known yet but it is suspected that they were father and son, police said quoting locals on Tuesday, reports UNB. According to SI Choton Sharma of Tongi Railway...
Afghan economy faces ‘uncertain’ future despite modest growth: World Bank
Afghanistans economy continues to face significant challenges despite showing signs of modest growth, the World Bank warned on Wednesday, with the future uncertain. The economys challenges include fiscal constraints, trade imbalances, and a limited capacity for public investment, the bank said...
Businessmen in target like one-eleven situation
Businesses are once again reeling under the weight of fear, anxiety, and inconstancy. Following a travel alert issued in the extreme deterioration in law and order, foreign investors are losing trust, plunging the countrys investment climate to new squats. The situation on the ground is chaotic,...
‘Death Clock’ app estimates the date of death
A new app called Death Clock is making waves by predicting the date of its users deaths and offering advice on how to push that date further into the future. While a similar iPod app called Death Clock was first discussed by TechCrunch in 2006, developer Brett Franson explained to Bloomberg that...
Train hits two vehicles stuck at Moghbazar level crossing
A train hit two vehicles stuck at a level crossing in Moghbazar, Dhaka, on Sunday causing severe damage to the front of both vehicles, Dhaka Tribune. However, no casualties were reported in the incident. Dhaka railway police station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Zainal Abedin said a car and a...
Trial train successfully crosses Bangabandhu Railway Bridge
After a long wait, a trial train has successfully crossed the Bangabandhu Railway Bridge over the Jamuna River on Tuesday (Nov 26). At around 10:15 am, the train departed from the eastern side of the Bhuyanpur section and traveled to the western side of Sirajganj. The railway authorities...