First Lady of the Republic of Turkiye Emine Erdoğan has expressed heartfelt appreciation for Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus for his outstanding contributions and global advocacy in advancing the cause of zero waste. She came up with the appreciation at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, according to the Bangladesh Mission in New York. Delivering the keynote address at ...

A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage. At least eight died in the Thai capital, where a high-rise under construction collapsed, reports AP. The 7.7 magnitude quake, with an epicenter near ...

A strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, and people rushed out of buildings in panic in Yangon and also in Bangkok, the capital of neighbouring Thailand, witnesses said. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake was of 7.7 magnitude and at a depth of 10km. It was followed by a powerful aftershock. AFP reported that at least ...

Bangladesh Bank has announced a positive milestone for the country’s foreign exchange reserves, which have crossed $25 billion ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. According to data released by the central bank on Thursday (March 27), the country’s gross reserves now stand at $25.44 billion, largely due to a record inflow of remittances in March. Remittance inflows reached an all-time high ...

Sylhet is preparing for a massive influx of tourists during the nine-day extended Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, with around 80 percent of hotel and rest house rooms already booked. Tourism-related businesses expect at least 15 to 20 lakh visitors, generating a turnover of up to Tk 150 crore. Despite concerns over recent security incidents on highways and at tourist spots, law enforcement ...

“Bishwo Rang” has presented trendy and traditional look aesthetics in the clothes for the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. Keeping in mind the country’s climate, comfortable fabrics such as cotton, dhupian silk, tasar silk, linen, katan, jacquard fabrics have been used, and the moderate use of ‘mature tones’ of colours along with contrast colors is noticeable in the outfits. The medium of work ...

In our fast-paced world, the focus on what we eat often overshadows when we eat. However, the timing of our meals can be just as crucial as the content. Eating at the right time can enhance digestion, improve energy levels, and even aid in weight management. This article explores the science behind meal timing and provides guidance on when to ...

Alessia Russo scored twice and Arsenal staged a remarkable comeback to reach the Women’s Champions League (WCL) semifinals with a 3-0 win over Real Madrid. Mariona Caldentey scored the other as Arsenal grabbed three goals in 13 minutes to overturn the team’s 2-0 loss in the first leg of the quarterfinal in the Spanish capital last week. Caldentey, who used ...

Bangladesh’s first and only English Premier League-playing footballer Hamza Dewan Choudhury left the country for Manchester Thursday noon by a Bangladesh Biman flight, to join his club Sheffield United. He left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka for Sylhet at 9:45am and from there he again flew for Manchester at 11:45am by the same flight. On the eve of his ...

Tamim Iqbal, former Bangladesh captain, has returned home after getting discharged from Evercare Hospital in Dhaka four days after undergoing a procedure to have a stent placed in his heart. The cricketer was discharged from Evercare Hospital in Dhaka on Friday (March 28). Earlier on Monday, he suffered a massive heart during a Dhaka Premier League match at the Bangladesh ...