- 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
- Creatinine levels: the silent indicator of kidney health
- No load shedding during Ramadan, summer, says energy advisor
Book on Yunus, Grameen Bank available in Ekushey Book Fair
A book title- Small Loans, Big Dreams, written by Grameen Foundation founder Alex Counts, highlighting the outstanding contributions of Chief Adviser Nobel laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, is now available in the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, reports BSS. In addition to the title, the author also...
UAE’s 1st female astronaut aims to inspire future generations, plant flag on moon
Noora AlMatrooshi, the first Emirati female astronaut, has set her sights on a groundbreaking goal: to be the astronaut who plants the UAE flag on the moon. In a recent talk with students at the American Academy for Girls in Dubai, AlMatrooshi shared her aspirations and commitment to inspiring...
Country’s RMG sector regains momentum
The countrys ready-made garments sector (RMG) has seen a surge in exports despite various challenges. Last year, the sector struggled with multiple crises, including labour protests, factory closures in the face of demonstrations, and wage-related movements. However, the industry has now begun...
Body returned from Gaza is not Shiri Bibas, Israeli military says
The Israeli military has confirmed that one of four bodies returned from Gaza on Thursday is not that of Shiri Bibas, as previously claimed by Hamas. This update was reported by BBC, CNN, and other global outlets. The tragic news that Shiri Bibas, 33, and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, were...
Diabetics: Two weeks of exercise can help
Regular exercise is known for improving heart health, weight management, and overall fitness. However, new research suggests it can also enhance brain function by improving how brain cells respond to insulin, a crucial hormone for blood sugar control. This discovery could be a game-changer for...
ACC seizes 2 sacks likely containing corruption proofs against ex-IGP Shahidul
A team of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has seized two sacks containing 48 items potentially linked to alleged corrupt acts committed by former police chief AKM Shahidul Hoque. In the early hours of today (February 19), working on a tip-off, the team conducted a raid at the residence of...
Man jailed for attempted murder of Japan’s ex-PM
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the attempted murder of Japans former prime minister Fumio Kishida in 2023, BBC reported. Ryuji Kimura, 25, hurled a pipe bomb at Fumio Kishida as he approached a crowd for a speech during an election event in the city of Wakayama. Although...
HSC exams will start on June 26
The Inter-Education Board has announced the timetable for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams. The theoretical exams are set to begin on June 26 and conclude on August 10, while the practical exams will run from August 11 to August 21. The schedule, approved by Professor SM Kamal Uddin...
Ex-state minister placed on 5-day remand in murder case
A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed former state minister for industries, Kamal Ahmed Majumder, on a five-day remand in connection with the murder of Anwar Hossain Patwari. The incident occurred in the Golchattar area under Mirpur Model Police Station during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement....
Dhaka tops world's worst air quality list
Dhaka has ranked the first on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 241 at 9am Wednesday morning (February 19, 2025), reports UNB. Wednesdays air was classified as very unhealthy, referring to a grave health threat to residents, according to the AQI index. When...
Stock market trading begins with a rise
Dhakas stock market opened strong, with most share prices rising in early trading on both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges. Today (February 18), the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, rose by 22 points at the start of trading. Among the other two indices, the...
Musk’s xAI launches Grok 3 AI model
Elon Musks AI company, xAI, released its latest flagship AI model, Grok 3, late Monday night, along with new capabilities in the Grok apps for iOS and the web. Grok, xAIs answer to models like OpenAIs GPT-4o and Googles Gemini, can analyze images and respond to questions, and powers a number of...
DCs asked to bring doctors, traders in upazilas under tax net
Deputy Commissioners were instructed to bring doctors in districts, upazilas, and rural areas, who have substantial income but evade taxes, under tax net, said Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday, reports UNB. The directive was given to the deputy commissioners during the second...
5 antioxidant-rich fruits to fight cancer
Oranges, tangerines, strawberries, grapes, and pomegranates are packed with antioxidants such as flavonoids and vitamin C, which play a crucial role in reducing cancer risk and preventing certain chronic diseases. Fruits are vital to a healthy diet, offering a rich source of vitamins, minerals,...
Govt to export 11,000 tonnes of hilsa to KSA, UAE for Bangladeshi expatriates
The government has decided to export 11,000 metric tonnes of hilsa to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Bangladeshi expatriates. Following the request from Bangladeshi expatriates, who contribute significantly to the countrys economy through remittances and have shown...
NBR moves to expand tax net, targets 5 million taxpayers by end of FY
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken a move to expand the tax net, aiming to boost tax collection for increasing the tax-to-GDP ratio, reports UNB. As part of this initiative, the government has introduced new measures to bring more individuals and businesses under the tax umbrella,...
5-vehicle collision on expressway injures 20
At least 20 people were injured in an accident involving five vehicles on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway near Kamarkhola area in Munshiganj on Monday morning. The accident occurred around 7 am when a large covered van collided with the rear of a pickup truck. Moments later, a passenger bus from Emad...
Taal Volcano erupts again, flight restrictions remain in place
The Philippines Taal Volcano erupted again on Saturday, releasing a 900-meter-high steam plume in a minor phreatic explosion, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed on Sunday, reports the Star. According to Phivolcs, the eruption lasted for three minutes and...
Bangladesh receives Tk 16,000 crores in remittances in 15 days
In the first 15 days of February, expatriate Bangladeshis sent a total of 131 crore 23 lakh 30 thousand US dollars in remittances through legal channels, amounting to 16,000 crore Bangladeshi Taka (at an exchange rate of 123 Taka per dollar). This translates to a daily average of 8.74 million...
Stock markets end week’s first trading day in decline
The stock market started the week on a negative note, with indices dropping on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Sunday, reports UNB. At the DSE, both the benchmark DSEX index and the Shariah-based DSES index fell by 2 points, while the blue-chip DS30...
BNP calls extended meeting
BNP has called for an extended meeting in the capital on February 27. However, the venue of the meeting has not been finalized yet. The partys senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi shared this information at a press conference at the BNP central office in Nayapaltan in the capital on...
Detox your body: 3 drinks for better liver and kidney health
Starting your day with a beverage like coconut water or ginger and mint tea can detoxify your liver and kidneys, significantly improving your overall health. The liver and kidneys are vital for filtering toxins, balancing fluids, and maintaining overall health. Adding these three drinks to your...
US plans to cut Iran’s oil exports by over 90% in renewed pressure campaign
The United States has announced plans to slash Irans oil exports by more than 90 per cent as part of former President Donald Trumps renewed maximum pressure campaign, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Friday. Speaking to Fox Business, Bessent said, We are committed to bringing the...
World's sea-ice falls to record low, deepening climate concerns
Recent satellite data has revealed that global sea-ice extent has reached an all-time low, highlighting further evidence of the planets warming. According to BBC analysis of data from the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), the combined sea-ice in the Arctic and Antarctic reached 15.76...
Israel to free 369 Palestinian prisoners in Saturday swap: NGO
Israel is to free 369 Palestinian inmates on Saturday in the sixth exchange of prisoners for hostages of theGazaceasefire, the Palestinian Prisoners Club advocacy group said. A total of 36 prisoners serving life sentences are expected to be released in the sixth swap -- 24 of them will be...
'Most wanted' Dutch drug trafficker killed in Mexico
A Dutch drug trafficker who was one of Europes most wanted criminals and once reportedly faked his own death has been murdered in Mexico, an official said Friday. Marco Ebben(32), was shot on Thursday in Atizapan de Zaragoza, a municipality about 25 kilometers from the capital Mexico City....
NATO tests new deployment model without US
NATO is testing its ability to rapidly deploy across Eastern Europe without direct US assistance as Washington shifts its approach toward European defense and the war in Ukraine, reports UNB. The six-week Steadfast Dart 2025 exercises across Bulgaria, Romania and Greece are taking place as...
Sharjah imposes 20% tax on natural resources companies under new law
Sharjah has introduced a 20% corporate tax on companies involved in both extractive and non-extractive activities related to natural resources, as announced on Thursday, reads a Khaleej Times report. The law, passed by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of...