Criticising the recently released US State Department's 2023 Human Rights Report, the foreign ministry today said it is apparent that the report mostly relies on assumptions and unsubstantiated allegations
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said in the last two years, a total of 865,000 illegal gas connections have been snapped
The government today decided to reopen secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical education institutions and asked the authorities concerned to resume regular classes and activities in those institutes from Sunday amid the ongoing heatwave
The agitating leaders of Comilla University Teachers’ Association today padlocked the offices of the university’s vice-chancellor, treasurer and proctor to press home their seven-point demands
Bagha Sharif, hailing from Homna of Cumilla, became the champion in the 115th edition of Abdul Jabbar er Boli Khela (wrestling competition) at Laldighi Maidan in Chattogram city this afternoon
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Over the last year, human rights defenders, demonstrators, and dissenters have been met with harassment, physical aggression, detainment, and maltreatment by the authorities.
There are no visible changes yet.
Bangladesh Bank today informed that non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) would not be able to approve loans to new industries which have not obtained no-objection certificates from authorities concerned of their respective electricity and gas suppliers.
The three-time Wimbledon winner was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for concealing assets in April 2022 but was released in December of the same year and subsequently deported to Germany.
“I’ve always been less inclined to watch matches, I prefer playing,” Mustafizur said in a video shared by CSK on the social media platforms today.
With wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan ruled out on the eve of the series with a muscle tear, Haseebullah Khan, who was called up as replacement, is likely to keep wickets in the last two matches in Lahore later on Thursday and on Saturday.
Says Indian external affairs ministry
An Awami League leader has warned that agents of candidates other than their own will not be allowed to enter any polling centres in the Sarishabari Upazila Parishad election in Jamalpur.
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that at least 34,305 people have been killed in the territory during more than six months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants
Decision on extending the closure of schools and colleges prompted by heatwave will be taken on Saturday, said State Minister for Education Shamsun Nahar
As many as 11.9 million people, or 31 percent of the analysed population, were projected to have faced "high levels of acute food insecurity" in Bangladesh in 2023
In a resounding declaration of victory for maternal rights, the name of actress Azmeri Haque Badhan echoed through the courtroom once more, but this time with resolute pride. Recently, Badhan achieved a significant milestone– full guardianship of her child. This monumental event took place on Monday (April 22), marking a triumph not just for Badhan personally, but for all mothers striving for recognition of their inherent rights.
Popular actress Sohana Saba has embarked on her first trip to America. She has been regularly sharing new pictures and videos on Facebook, documenting her adventures and exploring her surroundings to her heart’s contentment. Saba appears to be thoroughly enjoying her time in the distant land, as evidenced by her joyful demeanour.
The film bagged the Third Best Film Award in the Asian Competition category at the prestigious 14th Bengaluru International Film Festival in March, last year. Moreover, the film was nominated for ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal as well.
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Five high school students from Bangladesh have been selected as the global finalists at the Innovation Stage of the 2023-24 Conrad Challenge.
During college admissions season, hundreds of thousands of students across the globe scramble to get their applications in order.
For the first time in Bangladesh, Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) has successfully generated single-cell genomic (SCG) data for the Human Cell Atlas (HCA).
India's first multi-purpose (combined Heat & Power) green hydrogen pilot project at state-owned Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam’s 1,500 MW hydro power station (NJHPS) in Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh, was inaugurated today.
In a step towards indigenisation in space sector, the Indian government’s Technology Development Board (TDB) has extended financial support for a fabrication of cutting-edge space-grade solar array and test facility by start-up Dhruva Space Private Limited in Hyderabad.
Bushra Afreen, the Chief Heat Officer (CHO) for North Dhaka, has recently come under intense scrutiny and online trolling amidst a surge in heatwaves across the city. After her recent remarks in some interviews, Afreen has become a target of online trolling due to her high-profile role. This spotlight has led to confusion about what a Chief Heat Officer is, what their role entails, and whether they're a government-created position.
This time, a sensation has been created in Dinajpur with an exceptional rice. Residents of Laldighi village in Eluari union of Phulbari upazila collect rice from bamboo flowers. Today's inside Bangladesh with Dinajpur's bamboo flower rice
Marking the 11th anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse, Bangladesh's deadliest industrial disaster, survivors and relatives of the victims today gathered at the site in Savar demanding adequate compensation and maximum punishment for the culprits
Residents of Tatarpur village in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi have married frogs by smearing colours and singing. There was also an arrangement of a feast. The villagers organised the event to avoid drought and damage to agricultural land due to the intense heatwave
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei thanked the country's armed forces for their attack this month on Israel, saying the country had demonstrated its power regardless of how many targets were hit, Reuters reported on Sunday citing an Iranian news agency.
The heatwave has disrupted life in the capital for a week. There is intense heat all around, but the journey of the capital's people does not stop
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a warning that the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist for 72 more hours starting this morning
An elephant that was found lying dead on the side of a highway in Rajendrapur Bhawal National Park area of Gazipur, died of liver dysfunction, said a veterinary surgeon
Coast Guard has recovered 25kg venison from Barguna's Patharghata upazila yesterday
Nanoplastics and microplastics have entered and accumulated in our lungs, potentially causing serious long-term respiratory damage, according to a new study
UNICEF expressed grave concern in a press release today over the health and safety of children in Bangladesh as a heatwave grips the country
A severe heatwave is sweeping over several northern and southern districts as mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over three divisions including Dhaka and other districts, said a Met office forecast today
Thai authorities issued an extreme heat warning for Bangkok on Wednesday, urging people to stay indoors for their own safety as temperatures soared
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.
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