About Election Commission’s decision not to use EVMs in next general election, Jatiya Party (JaPa) Chairman GM Quader said holding election using ballot papers cannot guarantee a fair election. “It depends on the government whether the election would be fair or not. Mass people think that it is also the government who determines who would be elected in election,” said ...

Elections will be held in Sylhet and Rajshahi City Corporation on June 21. Also on May 25 in Gazipur, Khulna and Barisal City Corporation on June 12. This decision was taken at the 17th commission meeting held at the election building in Agargaon on Monday. After the meeting, commission secretary Mo Jahangir Alam announced the detailed schedule. Before that, the ...

If you are vegan or vegetarian or intend to become one, jackfruit, also known as Kathal, can be a lifesaver. It is a wonderful food that is packed with nutrients. Here are some lip-smacking delicacies recipes you can prepare: JACKFRUIT PAKODA Ingredients: 1 cup of chickpea flour 1/2 cup rice flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup water Finely chopped green ...

Dental or oral health is an important component of overall health, and current technology has elevated dental care to a whole new level. In India, 80-90 per cent of adults suffer dental cavities, which are often accompanied by misaligned teeth and other issues. Inadequate oral hygiene, which can lead to dental cavities and gum disease, has been related to heart ...

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie said on Monday the team were excited but aware of the challenges ahead of their fourth-ever Test match beginning in Bangladesh this week. Ireland have lost all three of their previous Test matches since becoming a full member of the International Cricket Council in 2017. They are also scheduled to play two more Test matches against ...

The Election Commission (EC) on Monday announced the election schedules for five city corporations Gazipur, Khulna, Barishal, Rajshahi and Sylhet. The election to Gazipur will be held on May 25, while Khulna and Barishal on June 12 and Rashahi and Sylhet on June 21. EC Secretary Jahangir Alam announced the election schedules at a press briefing after a meeting of ...

Don’t be afraid to experiment with bright and bold colours and have fun with your makeup on festivals with these easy makeup looks to try for festive season. Here are five different makeup looks for festive week: Bold Red Lip and Golden Eyes Start with a golden eyeshadow on the lids and blend it into the crease. Line the upper ...

UK passport office workers launched a five-week stoppage Monday, the latest walkout in strike-hit Britain as the country reels from the worst cost of living crisis in a generation. The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) accused the government of failing to deal even handedly with public sector workers. The UK has been hit by a wave of industrial action ...

Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers on Sunday announced surprise cuts totaling up to 1.15 million barrels per day from May until the end of the year, a move that could raise prices worldwide. Higher oil prices would help fill Russian President Vladimir Putin’s coffers as his country wages war on Ukraine and force Americans and others to pay ...

A Dhaka court on Sunday granted bail to Prothom Alo reporter Shamsuzzaman Shams in a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA). Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Asaduzzaman Nur granted the bail on a bond of Tk 20,000. A Dhaka court on Thursday sent him to jail rejecting his bail petition. Another petition was filed on Monday seeking bail. ...