Bangladesh yesterday made three major decisions to cushion the economy against critical risks such as stubborn inflation and depletion of foreign currency reserves.
CPD Distinguished Fellow Mustafizur Rahman says
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told parliament that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, if escalates and gets prolonged, will affect Bangladesh socially, politically, and economically
Jagannath University (JnU) assistant proctor Deen Islam, who was arrested in connection with student Abantika's suicide, walked out of jail on bail yesterday
Netanyahu is unlikely to favour such a ceasefire since his unpopularity would lead to his overthrow, the revival of criminal cases against him, and his possible incarceration.
Latest incident saw the startling transformation of Altadighi National Park
“I firmly believe in the profound impact of music, dance, and acting on shaping people’s thoughts and emotions.
Thanks to bold reform measures taken by the authorities, the IMF has drastically slashed the Net International Reserves (NIR) requirement for Bangladesh for the fourth tranche of the $4.7 billion loans.
After Bangladesh took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match Twenty20 International series against Zimbabwe, opener Parvez Hossain Emon and batter Afif Hossain were eventually left out of the Tigers’ squad for the last two T20Is, to be played in Dhaka, without having played a game.
Openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma smoked half-centuries as Sunrisers Hyderabad crushed Lucknow Super Giants by 10 wickets on Wednesday to boost their play-off hopes in the IPL.
This was Mongolia’s fifth T20I appearance, having made international debut at the Hangzhou showpiece where they made a group stage exit after losing both their matches.
Fearful medics and patients are fleeing a hospital in Rafah and transfers of the sick and injured via a border crossing with Egypt are at a standstill due to Israel’s military operation, doctors and residents said.
China and Serbia yesterday agreed to follow a “shared future” as President Xi Jinping visited the Balkan country, part of his bid to forge stronger relations with allies at the edge of the European Union.
Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal yesterday granted an application by the government to ban a protest anthem called “Glory to Hong Kong”, overturning a lower court judgment that had rejected such a ban because of its possible “chilling effects” on free speech.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party yesterday deleted a cartoon video posted on social media platform X that was criticised for targeting Muslims during an ongoing national election.
Three Taliban security personnel were killed when a motorcycle carrying an explosive device blew up near a military vehicle in northern Afghanistan being used in opium poppy eradication operations, an interior ministry spokesman said yesterday.
Zohra’s paintings are adorning walls of people around the world, and are a constant reminder of her cheerful nature. She moved into her Gulshan residence in the year 2000, and continued painting again, along with couple of friends engaging a new art teacher. She stopped painting in 2010.
Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr is all set to play the role of Jacob McNeal in the upcoming play "McNeal", penned by Ayad Akhtar and helmed by Bartlett Sher ("To Kill a Mockingbird").
Every year public and private television channels prepare a broad arena of programmes to celebrate the poet laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
Beat the summer heat by opting for a diet that keeps you cool and energised. These dietary changes not only help regulate body temperature but also prevent dehydration and bloating, ensuring you stay healthy and refreshed all summer long.
Let's face it. Our to-be-read piles have started to look like a leaning tower of literary Pisa now. If you are a bookworm, you will relate to this one much too well.
When it comes to summer fashion, there is a special challenge: how to look stylish while being comfortable. The searing heat and humidity may make summer clothing choices difficult as the scorching sun can make your life unpleasant.
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.
Regarding the education ministry's recommendation to raise the age limit for government jobs, Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain today said it is subject to government policy
In Muslim households, children are taught to read the Quran from start to finish. But that’s the thing, they are taught to read, not understand it
OnePlus plans to showcase its range, including the flagship models and the OnePlus Nord Series.
Asus has recently launched six new laptops in Bangladesh, including the new dual-screen Zenbook DUO (UX8406) model. The other laptops recently released are ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405), ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA403), ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605), ROG Strix G16 (G614), and ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834).
Dhaka's scorching summers inevitably lead to a surge in air conditioner (AC) usage. While escaping the heat is essential, the resulting spike in electricity bills can be a significant concern. Fortunately, a data-driven approach to AC settings, combined with the strategic use of fans, offers a solution that prioritizes both comfort and cost-effectiveness.
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
Israel played down the likelihood of a ceasefire in Gaza yesterday after Hamas said it had accepted a proposal from mediators, even as residents fled the city of Rafah in fear of an Israeli assault.
The Biden administration paused a shipment of US-made ammunition to Israel last week amid the latter's ongoing attack on Gaza, but the reasons for doing so were not clear, according to media outlets in the US and Israel
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
April marked another "remarkable" month of record-breaking global air and sea surface temperature averages, according to a new report by the EU's climate monitor published on Wednesday
Environmental activists at an event today said "dishonest" forest officials were responsible for the repeated fires in Sundarbans
Consumers of Pirojpur Palli Bidyut Samity (PBS) endured a prolonged power outage from yesterday evening till this noon due to rain.
The Sundarbans fire has been completely doused, almost four days since it started..It started raining on the affected location from 5:30pm yesterday, Khulna Circle Forest Conservator Mihir Kumar Doe said this evening. .Besides, members of the Forest Department and Fire Service and C
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.