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Consensus Commission resumes talks Saturday

As part of its series of talks with political parties, the National Consensus Commission is going to sit in separate discussions with Bangladesh Jasod and Zaker Party on Saturday over the reform recommendations. The talks with Jasod will be held at 10:00 am, while that with Zaker Party at 3:00...

Travel, tourism industry to create 460 million new jobs worldwide over next decade

The travel and tourism industry is expected to create one in every eight jobs, with over 460 million new positions over the next decade. This insight was shared by Julia Simpson, President CEO of the World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC), during a virtual meeting held from Brussels. The WTTC...

Mouse brain mapped like a cosmic web

Scientists have created the most detailed functional map of a brain to date, charting how 84,000 neurons in a mouses brain interact through 500 million synapses. Published in Nature, the groundbreaking project used a brain sample no larger than a poppy seed and involved over 150 researchers...

American customers won’t buy anything this year: China’s Christmas factories

Chinese manufacturers of plastic Christmas trees and other festive goods say they havent received any orders from their U.S. buyers so farand they fear they may not get any at all, according to Reuters. The delay comes amid soaring US import tariffs, with US President Donald Trump ramping up...

Musk, Zuckerberg among biggest winners as Trump’s tariff pause boosts tech fortunes

The largest individual gainer from Trumps pause announcement was Elon Musks Tesla Inc. The tech billionaire added $36 billion to his fortune after his EV makers stock jumped 23%, Bloomberg revealed. Mark Zuckerberg gained almost $26 billion. Next in line was Nvidia Corp.s Jensen Huang, who...

CA thanks Trump for tariff pause

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has thanked US President Donald Trump for granting a 90-day pause on the reciprocal tariffs announced earlier this week. In a post on X last night, Prof Yunus said: Thank you, Mr President (@POTUS) for responding positively to our request for 90-day pause...

Court freezes Hasina, Rehana's Bangabandhu Memorial Trust Fund FD

A court today (April 9) ordered to freeze a fixeddeposit (FD) account titled Bangabandhu Memorial Trust Fund of ousted primeminister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed, daughter Saima Wazed and hersister Sheikh Rehana at NCC Bank PLC. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain...

Swollen feet, nausea: Kidney damage signs in diabetics

Health experts are raising concerns about the rising rates of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among diabetics, with early symptoms such as swelling of the feet, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting indicating potential kidney issues. If untreated, CKD can progress to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD),...

Bangladesh a land of ‘crazy ideas’ that work: Dr Yunus

Describing Bangladeshs long journey, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday stated that Bangladesh is a country of crazy ideas which make those ideas happen. He urged the foreign investors to look at Bangladesh seriously on the investment front and change the world by joining hands...

Ukraine captures Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Donetsk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals were captured fighting for Russian forces in the Donetsk region, escalating tensions over Chinas role in the conflict. The two individuals, detained by Ukrainian forces, were found to have documents, bank cards,...

Five killed, 33 injured in devastating Faridpur bus crash

In a tragic turn of events, five people, including two women, were killed and 33 others injured when a bus veered off the road and crashed into an electric pole before overturning in the Bakhunda area of Sadar Upazila of Faridpur district on Tuesday. The accident occurred around 11 am when a bus...

Nutritionist explains early collagen loss causes in young people

Collagen is one of the most important proteins for healthy skin, responsible for maintaining its youthful glow, bouncy texture, and supple firmness. For good reason, this powerhouse protein takes the centre stage. But as we age, the collagen production decreases, giving way to the signs of ageing...

EU moves to replace Musk’s Starlink in Ukraine amid growing concerns

The European Union is reportedly working to replace Elon Musks Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, citing concerns over the tech moguls growing criticism of Ukraines war effort and the potential risk of service disruption. Musks company, SpaceX, has been a major support for Ukraine,...

‘Media reform commission’s plot to destroy industry’

The interim government is right to seek reforms in the countrys news and media sector plagued with numerous issues since the country gained independence. However, many of the proposals made by the reform commission are controversial and appear to be ill-intended. It is worth noting that the...

RMG workers protest in Gazipur demanding unpaid dues, Eid bonus

Eight days after Eid-ul-Fitr, workers from three readymade garment (RMG) factories staged a protest in Gazipur, demanding the payment of their unpaid dues, Eid bonuses, and other arrears. The workers of the TNZ factory, located in the Mogarkhal area of Gazipur city, gathered in the afternoon and...

Daffodil University suspends lecturer for opposing student solidarity strike for Gaza

Daffodil International University has suspended Tahmina Rahman, a lecturer in its Department of Journalism, Media and Communication, after she opposed a student-led decision to participate in the global No Work, No School strike for Gaza. The suspension follows her warning to students that they...

34% of Americans trust ChatGPT—But not for legal or medical advice

A new US study conducted by Express Legal Funding, in collaboration with SurveyMonkey, reveals that 34% of Americans trust ChatGPT more than human experts in at least one areabut that trust has limits. While enthusiasm for generative AI continues to surge, most people remain hesitant to rely on...

Prof. Yunus urges Trump to postpone tariffs on Bangladeshi exports

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged US President Donald Trump to defer the imposition of a 37 percent reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports to the United States for a period of three months, reports BSS. In a formal letter, Prof Yunus appealed for the temporary suspension of the...

Consensus Commission aims for national reform agreement by mid-July

Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, Professor Ali Riaz, announced on Monday that the Commission expects to build nationwide consensus on its reform agenda by mid-July, reports UNB. Speaking during a meeting with the AB Party at the Jatiya Sangsad Complex, Prof Riaz said, The...

Chief Justice visits Shaheed Abu Sayeed's family

Chief Justice of Bangladesh Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed met the family of Shaheed Abu Sayeed in Babanpur village of Pirganj upazila in Rangpur on Sunday afternoon, reports BSS. After reaching there, the Chief Justice visited the grave of Shaheed Abu Sayeed, offered Ziayarat and special munajats seeking...

Expectations of martyrs’ families from chief adviser

Prof Muhammad Yunus has completed eight months in office as the chief adviser of the interim government. During this period, Bangladesh has navigated through various crises and opportunities. Following the long Eid holidays, the nation has returned to its usual rhythm. This Eid marked the...

Starlink gets BIDA approval to launch operations in Bangladesh

Starlink, the satellite internet venture by Elon Musks SpaceX, has been officially approved to do business in Bangladesh by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The announcement was made at a news briefing on Sunday at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, held in connection with...

CA calls for concerted efforts to improve maternal, child health

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has stressed the need for collective efforts from all levels, local and global, to improve maternal and child health, reports BSS. In a message marking World Health Day, Prof Yunus said, More action programmes are needed to reduce the maternal and infant mortality...

There is no other place like Bangladesh where communal harmony thrives: Home Advisor

Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has praised Bangladeshs unique communal harmony, stressing that the country stands out globally in this regard. Speaking at the Langalband Maha Ashtami bathing festival in Narayanganj on Saturday, he stated, There is no...

Ready to provide further humanitarian support: CA tells Myanmar

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed condolence over casualties caused by earthquake in Myanmar saying Bangladesh is ready to provide further humanitarian support there, reports BSS. He said this as Prime Minister and Chairman of the State Administration Council of the Republic...

Raba Khan marries music director Arafat Mohsin Nidhi

Popular content creator and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2020) listed young cultural personality Raba Khan and popular music director and singer Arafat Mohsin Nidhi revealed on Friday that they had tied the knot. Raba Khan shared the newlyweds wedding photoshoot on her Instagram on Friday, with the...

Green, Sengun lift Rockets over Thunder as Celtics clinch record

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun powered the Houston Rockets to a 125-111 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending their 11-game winning streak. Green scored 34 points, and Sengun added 31, helping Houston improve to 51-27. Despite an early Thunder lead, the Rockets dominated with physical play...

Russian missile strike kills 12, injures 50 in Kryvyi Rih of Ukraine

A Russian missile strike on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on Friday has killed at least 12 people and injured over 50, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack, which targeted the Dnipropetrovsk region, included three children among the victims, marking another brutal assault on...