The government has withdrawn Bangladesh High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Abida Islam, accusing her of not serving the interests of the Bangladeshi community and of keeping the community divided through her actions. “The good news is that High Commissioner Abida Islam has been withdrawn. She has been removed from her post,” Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs, Humaiun ...

Thousands of protesters calling for the end of US and Israeli strikes on Iran have marched to the US embassy in central London. Groups including the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), Stop The War, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, the Muslim Association of Britain, the Palestinian Forum in Britain and Friends Of Al-Aqsa led the march to the embassy on Saturday ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman worked at his office on Saturday despite it being a weekly holiday, continuing a series of weekend workdays since assuming office. This marks the third consecutive Saturday that the prime minister has attended office at his workplace in Tejgaon in the capital after taking oath as head of government. Among those present at the Prime Minister’s ...

Qatar appears to have loaded its first liquefied natural gas cargo after the widening conflict in the Middle East forced it to halt fuel production and declare an unprecedented force majeure to buyers. The tanker departed from the LNG export complex on Friday, and its draft level increased suggesting a cargo on board, Bloomberg reported. The vessel is signaling Bangladesh ...

Bangladesh’s Tigresses have regrouped in Perth ahead of a must-win clash against Uzbekistan on Monday after suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat to DPR Korea in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The Bangladesh Women’s National Football Team arrived in Perth on Saturday afternoon, shifting their focus quickly to recovery and preparation for the decisive Group B fixture. The squad travelled from ...

Persistent complications in land acquisition and repeated alignment adjustments have pushed the implementation timeline of a project linked to Dhaka–Sylhet–Tamabil highway , forcing the government to extend the deadline for the fourth time. The project titled “Land Acquisition and Utility Relocation in Support of Dhaka (Kanchpur)–Sylhet–Tamabil Highway Four-Laning with Separate Service Lanes on Both Sides (1st Revised)” will now run ...

A new study published in Jama Network Open has identified the precise duration of daily walking needed to prevent chronic back pain. According to the population-based research, individuals who walked more than 78 minutes a day significantly reduced their chances of developing persistent lower back pain. The study involved over 11,000 participants aged 20 or older in Norway. Researchers tracked ...

Fruit salad may seem like one of the easiest dishes to prepare, but even the simplest recipes can go wrong if not done carefully. While many people consider it just a side dish, for others, fruit salad serves as a quick, refreshing comfort food, often included in weight loss diets. From lunch to dinner, a bowl of seasonal fruit salad ...

Getting thick, black, and luscious hair requires more than just external hair care. Regular use of hair masks, herbs, and a healthy lifestyle can work wonders, according to a report by asianetnews. Apart from maintaining hair hygiene, including certain fruits in your diet can help promote healthy hair growth. Some fruits are not only beneficial for overall health but also ...

The human body needs protein. Proteins carry out countless functions inside cells and they are vital for the growth, repair and maintenance of muscles, bones and skin. And with food companies rolling out high-protein versions of a huge range of foods, including milkshakes and granola bars — and even pancakes and popcorn — you might be tempted to think you ...