Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman on Saturday called on political parties to commit to formulating a robust anti-discrimination law, stressing that voters would withhold support unless such a pledge is made. “Political parties will not get our votes unless they make a commitment to formulate this act. We need a strong act, as a vague law cannot provide any remedy. We ...

Tea production in Sylhet region is apprehended to suffer a massive shortfall this year due to drought-induced foul weather and high prices of fertilisers. Industry insiders anticipate the fall in tea yield while there’s no chance to achieve the year’s target as the main season of production has already been over. The year’s tea production target of 102 million kilograms ...

When we think of the Mughals, we imagine emperors in silk robes, palaces with marble domes, and feasts that could feed an army. However, even today, centuries after the empire’s decline, the Mughal influence continues to shape how we eat, dress, and build in Dhaka. From the aroma of biriyani to the flare of an Anarkali dress, and the arches ...

Some widely used antibiotics have lost efficacy up to 97 per cent in Bangladesh because of the misuse of the lifesaving drugs due to unregulated sale, over-prescription, self-medication and incomplete dosing as laws and High Court verdict are hardly followed. A World Health Organization report found that several widely used antibiotics in Bangladesh are losing their effectiveness at alarming rates ...

IFIC Bank on Tuesday organised a special workshop on financial literacy in Sylhet under guidance of the Bangladesh Bank, as part of Youth Festival 2025, said a press release. The workshop was held in collaboration with Sylhet Government Women’s College, at the college’s auditorium. College principal Bhubanjoy Acharjee chaired the event. BB Sylhet Office executive director Khaled Ahmed was present ...

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, is making her first return to acting in seven years with a small cameo in the film Close Personal Friends, currently shooting in Los Angeles, media reported Wednesday. The comedy stars Lily Collins (Emily in Paris), Jack Quaid, Brie Larson, and Henry Golding. According to Variety, the film “revolves around a ‘regular’ couple that meets ...

The European Union on Saturday condemned Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon and urged Israel to respect the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. Israel carried out fresh attacks on Thursday, claiming to target the Iran-backed militant group and accusing it of rearming. The strikes prompted the Israeli army to warn residents in four villages to evacuate, citing plans to target Hezbollah’s military ...

The Saudi Arabian government is accelerating one of its most ambitious public health initiatives helping one million citizens quit smoking in record time. Backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the country’s landmark smoking cessation company, Badael, has emerged as the centerpiece of this national mission. Established in 2023, Badael is leading the effort through its flagship innovation, DZRT, a ...

The Norwegian and Italian soccer federations have been fined by FIFA for incidents involving a fan at World Cup qualifying games against Israel last month. FIFA said the Italian federation was fined 12,500 Swiss francs ($15,500) and that Norway must pay 10,000 Swiss francs ($12,400). Both federations faced charges relating to disturbance of national anthems, spectators invading the field of ...

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi and teammate Rodrigo De Paul, whose club is in the first round of the MLS playoffs, have been selected for their home country Argentina’s friendly match against Angola next week. Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni named the forward and midfielder to the 24-player roster for the Nov 14 friendly. Inter Miami and Nashville FC ...