Bangladesh has been elected President of the 43rd General Conference of UNESCO, marking a historic first for the country in its 53-year membership of the global body. The decision came during a vote on Tuesday at the 222nd Session of the UNESCO Executive Board in Paris, where Bangladesh’s candidate, Ambassador Khondker M Talha, secured a narrow 30–27 victory over Japan. ...

Diyanet Foundation of Turkey will soon begin training imams serving in the Rohingya refugee camps, in coordination with Islamic Foundation Bangladesh. This initiative was discussed during a meeting held on Tuesday at the Secretariat between Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain and a visiting delegation from Diyanet Foundation. Both sides reached a consensus to sign a memorandum of understanding ...

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has alleged that one “global power” and two regional powers are currently attempting to expand their influence in Bangladesh. Speaking at a discussion marking the sixth death anniversary of BUET student Abrar Fahad at Dhaka University’s TSC auditorium on Tuesday, Salahuddin said, “Right now, three forces are trying to establish dominance ...

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged teachers across Bangladesh to support his party in the upcoming national election, saying their backing is vital to form a “knowledge- and merit-based government” capable of implementing national and political reforms. “To implement all the plans BNP has taken for the development of the state, politics, and governance, spontaneous support from the ...

On the occasion of martyrdom anniversary of Abrar Fahad, Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir Kulaura upazila unit in Moulvibazar district observed Anti-Oppression Day with a discussion meeting and prayer session. The event was held on Tuesday at the party office, organized by local unit of Chhatra Shibir. Presided over by Upazila Chhatra Shibir President Tihan Talukder and moderated by Secretary Ruhul ...

Heather Knight’s composed innings guided England to a four-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their second match of the ICC Women’s World Cup at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday. Chasing a modest target of 179, England were rocked early by Bangladesh’s fiery bowling attack, slipping to 29 for 2 after Marufa Akter struck twice in quick succession. Marufa ...

Gold prices in the country have increased once again, with the price of 22-carat gold now set at Tk 2,02,195 per bhori (11.664 grams), marking a rise of Tk 1,469 from the previous rate. Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced the new pricing in a press release issued on Tuesday night, stating that the revised rates will come into effect across ...

A company providing accommodation to asylum seekers has made nearly £187m in profits since being awarded lucrative government contracts, despite allegations of “terrible” conditions at the hotels it uses. Clearsprings Ready Homes is one of three companies with 10-year Home Office contracts to provide accommodation services for asylum seekers. The overall expected costs of these services have increased more than ...

In 1877, Carl von Voit, one of German chemist Justus von Liebig’s protégés, published an influential recommendation that working men required 118 grams of protein per day. The recommendation wasn’t based on physiological research; Voit simply asked what men in Munich would like to eat if they could eat anything. This was another “example of a standard that the public ...

After being rumoured to be dating each other for several years, actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are finally engaged. As rumours about the couple’s engagement did rounds on social media on Friday, Vijay’s team confirmed the news of his engagement to Hindustan Times on Saturday morning. The details about Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika’s engagement are yet to be revealed. ...