Until the nomination gets the nod from the senate, Peter Haas will remain the US ambassador to Bangladesh. US ambassadors are nominated by the US president and confirmed by the Senate
The passage of Antisemitism Awareness Act is the most direct attack on the principles and values of the First Amendment in the US.
After a US veto foiled the Palestinians' drive for full UN membership, the General Assembly is expected on Friday to grant them some additional rights in the global body -- a symbolic win that has already irked Israel
A federal appeals court panel rejected a bid by US President Joe Biden's son to dismiss criminal gun charges, clearing the way for Hunter Biden's June 3 trial, a first for the child of a sitting president
The 37-year-old lefthander's last international was a T20 match against India in 2020 -- but he had long hoped to claw his way back into the squad.
The parallels between the Met Gala and 'The Garden of Time,' a short speculative fiction written by JG Ballard.
The accused in this case, against whom the opposition chief whip sought the speaker’s intervention, is none other than the populist lawyer Syed Sayedul Haque Suman.
Latest incident saw the startling transformation of Altadighi National Park
The PMI is a number from 0 to 100, with a reading above 50 indicating expansion and a reading below 50 representing contraction.
Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen, who have 40 wins in their unbeaten run, face Atalanta in the May 22 final in Dublin after the Italians comfortably got past Olympique Marseille.
Atalanta's passage to the Dublin final, where they will face Bayer Leverkusen, later this month was fully deserved after a dominant performance in which Marseille barely had a kick in yet another poor away display from the Ligue 1 outfit.
FIFA is facing the threat of legal action from domestic leagues and player unions if there is no rescheduling of the 2025 Club World Cup.
A man shot and wounded two police officers in Paris after he got hold of one of the officer's weapons while he was being held at a police station, said Paris police chief Laurent Nunez on Friday, confirming earlier media reports
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday fired the head of the department responsible for his personal protection after two of its officers were detained this week over an alleged assassination plot
Police arrested a woman from Tejgaon area of the capital yesterday for allegedly framing her husband with Yaba following a family feud
Palash Miah, an accused of a case filed under the Pornography Control Act, was handed over to the police after he appeared before the High Court yesterday seeking anticipatory bail for allegedly capturing private photos of a girl secretly and circulating those on social media
Archrivals Awami League and BNP are going to hold rallies in the capital today
In her article, Pori revealed that she has adopted the baby girl and affectionately named her Safira Sultanah Priyam. She emphasized the profound impact of her daughter's arrival, highlighting the joy and brightness she brings into their home and lives.
Adhora Khan epitomizes the new generation of heroines: a budding starlet who has swiftly carved her niche in the Bengali cinema scene. Renowned for her allure, skill, and sharp wit, she stands as an exemplar for aspiring women in Bangladesh.
Upon returning to the residence around 11pm, Ruhan's roommate made the grim discovery, finding him suspended with a noose made from a bedsheet wrapped around his neck, attached to a fan. The roommate promptly alerted the authorities.
Watermelons are not merely a symbol of summer refreshment. They are an excellent source of hydration and nutrition. Beyond its irresistible watery sweetness, the fruit is preferred for its ability to sustain good health and invigorate the body.
With an emphasis on unprocessed and fresh food, Japanese food can boast as one of the healthiest dietary choices in the world. Modern Japanese cuisine features all sorts of ingredients.
The Met Gala 2024 dazzled under the theme "The Garden of Time," inspired by a short story with a similar title. Held on 6 May 2024, the gala saw fashion and film luminaries showcasing designs that married elegance and innovativeness with contemporary environmental consciousness.
Campus sat down with Sohel Rahman, a professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Fellow at the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, and the team coach of BUET Potatoes, to learn more about the process and experience of representing the nation as part of the BUET ICPC team.
Mongol-Tori’s Phoenix, a next-generation Mars rover from BRAC University (BRACU), has secured a spot in the finals of the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2024.
Preparing for the sweltering heat is a must-do, especially for those who can't avoid going outdoors.
TikTok has launched advertising options in Bangladesh, selecting Aleph as its regional sales partner.
Kazi Abidur Rahman, the co-founder of Sunnamusk, a British perfume shop, has secured a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2024. He was listed in the 30 Under 30 list of Europe - Retail & Ecommerce 2024.
Apple has unveiled a new line up of products at the Apple’s iPad event on May 7. Here are the announcements from Apple’s iPad event:
The US opposes Israel's decision to attack Rafah in Gaza. US President Joe Biden has warned Israel to refrain from attacking the country
A trainer fighter jet of Bangladesh Air Force has crashed into the Karnaphuli river in Chattogram due to mechanical failure. Divers and firefighters are working to retrieve the aircraft.
Voters in the Chimbuk Hill area in the dark about the ongoing upazila polls
The upazila election has exposed how neither of the two major parties, the Awami League and BNP, has full control over the grassroots leaders.
Teknaf upazila in Cox's Bazar was once again rocked yesterday by sounds of explosions coming from across the border in Myanmar's Rakhine state
Petrobangla (Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation) initiated an international tender in March for offshore oil and gas exploration, following the approval of the revamped model production sharing contract (PSC)
An island in southern Thailand was closed on Thursday after the discovery of extensive coral bleaching, the national parks office said
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 203 at 9:01 am today
Asia is warming faster than the global average, and climate change is producing more frequent, longer, and more intense heatwaves
At least 12 boats capsized near Moheshkhali, Banshkhali, and Anwara at the Bay of Bengal due to a nor'wester today
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said seven international companies have so far bought tenders to participate in oil and gas exploration in the Bay of Bengal
Do you know how many donkeys there are in Bangladesh? The answer is we don't know the numbers
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that rain or thundershowers in all divisions with hail at isolated places in 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
Just last week, two AI-generated deepfake videos of Bollywood stars criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking a rare third term, and asking people to vote for the opposition Congress went viral, drawing half a million views.
The two videos have been viewed on social media more than half a million times since last week, a Reuters review shows.
More claims suggesting the remark came from Mossad spread across X and TikTok.
European Parliament elections will take place June 6-9. Its 720 lawmakers, together with EU governments, pass new EU policies and laws.
In today’s digital age, the spread of misinformation and disinformation has arisen as a major challenge to global democracy.
The explosive success of text generator ChatGPT spurred a global artificial intelligence revolution but also triggered warnings that such tools could flood the internet with disinformation and sway voters.
On the day of the National Election 2024, a fabricated video surfaced on Facebook featuring Nahid Niger, an independent candidate for the Gaibandha-1 seat, announcing her withdrawal from the election. Subsequent verification by Dismislab, an online platform specialising in media research and verification, confirmed that the video was a product of AI-based deepfake technology.
Uncover the sources and intentions behind these circulating rumors.