US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Iran not to “blackmail” Washington with its flip-flopping on the fate of the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran declared the strategic waterway once again closed. “We’re talking to them. They wanted to close up the strait again — you know, as they’ve been doing for years — and they can’t blackmail us,” Trump ...

The third edition of MAYA Bengal in Motion Presented by MW Bangladesh paid tribute to poet Jasimuddin on the occasion of International Dance Day and the 123rd anniversary of his birth, celebrating his iconic literary work Nakshi Kanthar Math. Jointly organised by MW Magazine Bangladesh and MAYA, a natural wellness brand under Square Toiletries Limited, the event was held on ...

Bangladesh and Pakistan have discussed recent developments surrounding efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday, where he expressed appreciation for Islamabad’s diplomatic initiatives aimed at bringing the conflict to ...

Ingredients: * 5 piece Moringa Pods * 1-2 Tablespoons Oil * 1 small Onion sliced * 1 piece Chili Peppers optional * 6-8 piece Curry Leaves optional * 1 Tomato diced * 1 ½ cups Goan Red Curry Paste * 2 ½ cups Water mixed with concentrated Stock * pinch Salt * 1 tbsp Tomato Sauce Method: 1. Wash your ...

The nation’s health sector is in a state of disaster, opposition leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said on Saturday after visiting the country’s only specialized children’s hospital in the capital. Speaking to reporters following his inspection of Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dr. Shafiqur said the facility lacks critical diagnostic services such as MRI ...

Pakistan has announced a 16-member Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin in Dhaka on May 8, featuring four uncapped players and a new red-ball coaching setup. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) included Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais and Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, all set to make their Test debuts. Fazal is a left-handed opener with ...

At least five were killed in separate lightning strikes while harvesting paddy in different haor areas of Sunamganj district on Saturday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Abul Kalam, 25, of Tahirpur upazila, Nazmul Hossain, 26, of Jamalganj, Habibur Rahman, 24 and Rahmat Ullah, 13 of Dharmapasha, and Liton Mia, 38 of Dirai upazila. According to locals, the farmers were ...

Economist and Distinguished Fellow at Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, has said that the trade agreement signed between Bangladesh’s interim government and the United States undermines the country’s energy sovereignty. He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a pre-budget shadow parliament debate organized by Debate for Democracy in the capital. Dr. Debapriya criticized ...

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has announced that the controversial practice of “silent expulsion” will not be allowed in upcoming public examinations, assuring students of a fair and transparent process. Speaking after a stakeholder meeting on Saturday, Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said that expelling students without proper legal procedures is unlawful and unacceptable. He confirmed that he ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that the government will recruit 100,000 health workers to ensure primary healthcare services for the country’s people, with 80% of the new recruits expected to be women. He made the announcement on Saturday while addressing a conference of Upazila Health and Family Planning Officers (UHFPOs) at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital. The ...