Doctors are hailing a drug that spares bladder cancer patients “life-changing” surgery and stops tumours coming back. Bladder cancer is the ninth most common cancer in the world. Advanced or aggressive forms are often treated with surgery to remove the entire bladder, with patients left having to find alternative ways to pass urine for the rest of their life. Now ...

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said if any border force kills individuals involved in crime or illegal intrusion, the killing cannot be termed as “border killing”. Salahuddin came up with the comment while answering reporters at Secretariat in Dhaka on Monday. “If any foreign force kills someone by entering our border or at the zero line, then it can be called ...

MetLife Bangladesh has installed a 104-kilowatt (kW) on-grid solar panel system at its Motijheel head office, aiming to generate up to 10 percent of its electricity demand from renewable energy sources. The initiative marks a significant step in the company’s sustainability journey as it seeks to reduce reliance on conventional power sources and promote environmentally responsible operations, said a press ...

After tasting two consecutive defeats, Bangladesh Women’s team finally returned to winning way with a comprehensive 34-run victory over hosts Scotland in a Tri-nation T20 tournament at Edinburg today. The Tigresses lost to Scotland and Netherlands in their previous two first-leg encounters. Skipper Nigar Sultana Joty led the victory with 47 ball-58, a knock that lifted Bangladesh to a challenging ...

“Rockstar” is set to make its international debut beyond Bangladesh. Starring megastar Shakib Khan, the film will be screened in 41 theatres across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom starting June 5. The international distribution of “Rockstar” is being handled by Swapna Scarecrow. During its first week, the film will be shown in 30 theatres in the United ...

The problem began with repetition. For years, Katan and Benarasi saree weaving in Bangladesh have been constrained not only by market demand but by the mechanics of the loom itself. Creating larger motifs, changing placement, or designing fabric beyond the usual saree format was expensive and cumbersome. The old punch-card system relied on graphing, cutting, and hardboard cards, making experimentation ...

A growing number of adult patients have been admitted to Sylhet hospitals with measles symptoms, a trend that has raised concern as the outbreak continues across the division. While measles is typically considered a children’s disease, physicians say they are increasingly treating teenagers, young adults, and some elderly patients. Recovery rates among adults, however, appear higher than among children. According ...

Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the 81st session, competing against Cyprus. In the ballot 190 votes were cast, with Bangladesh receiving 99 votes and Cyprus receiving 91 votes. Ambassador Andreas S Kakouris, Cyprus’ candidate for the UNGA Presidency, brought over four decades of diplomatic and administrative experience ...

Hundreds of sacrificial animal hides were lost across rural areas of Moulvibazar during Eid-ul-Azha due to a lack of buyers and a salt shortage, which left traders unable to preserve much of what they collected. Many residents waited throughout the day for buyers, only to bury the hides or dump them into nearby water bodies. Traders said the district has ...

Bangladesh has been unanimously elected as a Vice-President of the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC), marking a significant diplomatic achievement and reflecting growing international confidence in the country’s role in global labour governance. Bangladesh’s election was endorsed by delegates from 187 member states of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, according to a message received here today from the ...