The universities also didn't organise any awareness activities regarding where and how to file complaints.
Pakistan remained one of the world's three smoggiest countries in 2023, as Bangladesh and India replaced Chad and Iran, with particulate matter about 15 times the level recommended by the World Health Organization, data published on Tuesday showed
Experts and industry people blame higher inflationary pressure confronting a larger section of the population, especially low-income households, since May 2022, for the slower growth since their purchasing power has eroded significantly.
Flooding, landslides and torrential rains have killed at least 23 people in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region, where homes have been damaged and roads washed away
Somali police and international navies were preparing today to raid a Bangladeshi-flagged commercial ship that was hijacked by pirates last week, the Puntland region's police force said.
Govt should rethink strategies to combat persistent food insecurity
The Act, clearly, is a step in the wrong direction.
Social issues behind child labour must be addressed
One in every four households, or 26.13 percent, that rely on agriculture for their income face food insecurity
“Excited and Looking forward to my new assignment. Heading to Chennai for IPL 2024. Keep me in your prayers so that I can deliver my best,” Mustafizur posted on social media today.
Having trained in Saudi Arabia for more than two weeks, the men in red and green reached Kuwait and had their first training session on Monday in the country ahead of the Palestine tie.
Islamabad bagged the PSL title for a record third time.
Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 197 at 9:00am this morning
Donald Trump faced having assets seized in a humiliating blow to his carefully cultivated image as a self-made tycoon as his lawyers acknowledged Monday he doesn't have the cash to appeal a $464 million fine for fraudulently inflating his wealth
US President Joe Biden said Monday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to send a team to Washington to discuss how to avoid an all-out assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah
A local leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League was stabbed to death by a group of criminals in Tangail’s Nagarpur upazila last night
Western governments yesterday lined up to condemn Vladimir Putin’s landslide election victory as unfair and undemocratic, but China, India, Iran and North Korea congratulated the veteran Russian leader on extending his rule by a further six years.
Jaya Ahsan is known for her advocacy for humanitarian causes and consistent support for animal rights on social media. Recently, the actress shared a story shedding light on the dire situations faced by Qawmi madrasa students.
Ariana Grande secures her ninth chart-topping debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with her latest single, "We Can't Be Friends". This milestone solidifies Grande's position as the artiste with the most number of No 1 debuts on the Billboard charts.
Veteran actor Ahmed Rubel portrayed the lead character in the film, who tragically passed away last February and was supposed to attend the festival in person with the director.
Blessed are we to have another beautiful month of Ramadan. Indeed, it is the most wonderful time of the year when we are in our kindest, nicest selves. And to go with that kind, pious self our faces must reflect the inner glow that is within us for the grand finale — Eid!
People have held a perennial fascination for flowers. While most do not see its allure beyond beauty and fragrance, some have been known to be inexorably drawn to these natural marvels despite their apparent lack of functionality. The question is, why?
Amidst the burgeoning industrial outskirts of Dhaka, at Jamgora in Ashulia, stands the Zebun Nessa Mosque – a synthesis of architectural innovation and spiritual tranquillity. Made in a monolithic form, the structure of the mosque has been designed as a “breathing pavilion,” harnessing the natural elements of light and air to create a sanctuary that is both a retreat and a reflection of the divine.
Man sells ancestral property to afford an iftar platter at a high-end restaurant.
The memes are great, and they help us cope. But we need to move forward.
The location of the International Islamic University Chittagong is at the shores of Guliakhali Sea Beach, Sitakunda; not too close to the shores yet not so far as the blue sea line is visible from the campus buildings.
Grok, the AI chatbot made by Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI, has been released on Github as an open-source project. The open release is now accessible on GitHub, allowing researchers and developers to freely enhance the Grok model.
EHang, a Chinese drone manufacturer, has introduced its EH216-S model flying taxi for commercial sale on Taobao, an online shopping platform owned by Alibaba. Priced at 2.39 million yuan ($332,060), the EH216-S is being advertised as "an innovative solution for urban transportation".
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There is a shortage of clean water in various hilly areas of Bandarban. Recently, it has been seen on the ground in different areas and neighbourhoods of the district that almost all the water sources in the hills have dried up
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Hamas has presented a proposal to the US and the mediator of ceasefire talks in Gaza.
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The Bangladeshi-flagged vessel MV Abdullah, which was taken hostage by Somali pirates, is being towed to the coast of Somalia
Methane -- which is potent but relatively short-lived -- is a key target for countries wanting to slash emissions quickly and slow climate change.
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 206 at 9:00am, Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality
The DNCC today auctioned off an illegal 10-storey building constructed on the land of Ramchandrapur canal for Tk 60,000
A mild heatwave is sweeping Chattogram, Rangamati and Cox's Bazar districts and it may continue, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department today
Scattered rain or thunder showers with temporary gusty winds were forecasted in the country, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department weather bulletin today
At least 1 billion tonne sediments are coming from upstream (from India) in the Jamuna River in Gaibandha and Bogura regions
Scattered rain or thunderstorms with temporary gusty winds are expected to affect one or two places within Khulna, Barishal, Dhaka, and Sylhet divisions, including the regions of Cumilla and Noakhali, according to the latest weather bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department
Dhaka's air quality was categorised as “very unhealthy" this morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 166 at 9:37 am, Dhaka ranked fifth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality
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.
A distorted video featuring a speech by Begum Khaleda Zia, Chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has once again surfaced on Facebook, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation during the upcoming election. The video, created by adding together different portions of a speech delivered by Khaleda Zia in London back in 2015, resurfaced on social media platforms despite being fact-checked by three different fact-checking organisations in 2021 and 2022.
"Basically he abused his position as a medic, which the IDF cannot shoot, to break the law and assist terrorists to get a weapon."