ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has proposed convening an international conference bringing together Bangladesh, China and ASEAN member states to push for a political resolution to the protracted Rohingya crisis. The proposal was raised on Wednesday during a meeting between an APHR delegation and Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna. “Two urgent priorities ...

Former US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter D. Haas made a visit to Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday, reportedly for a project-related inspection in Maheshkhali. Peter Haas arrived in Cox’s Bazar on a US-Bangla Airlines flight from Dhaka, accompanied by two individuals on Wednesday morning. The flight landed at approximately 9:30 AM. From the airport, they proceeded directly to BIWTA ghat in ...

A Dhaka court has placed actor Siddiqur Rahman Siddiq on a three-day remand in connection with the murder of furniture worker Parvez Bepari during last year’s anti-discrimination student protests in Gulshan. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur Rahman passed the order on Wednesday after hearing a remand petition filed by Gulshan Police Sub-Inspector Samiul Islam, who had sought 10 days of ...

Police have arrested a young man during a special operation at Kulaura upazila in Moulvibazar district with a large quantity of Indian bidis that were illegally brought into the country. The arrest took place at Dattagram area of the border-adjacent Sharifpur union in the upazila. The arrested individual is Tuhin Ahmed, 20, son of Motalib Mia, a resident of Monoharpur ...

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Wednesday said that 4,000 assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs) are being recruited ahead of the national elections. ”Of the 4,000 ASIs, 2,000 will be recruited directly for ensuring security during the general elections, while another 2,000 will be added to the force through promotions. We came to the Ministry of Public Administration over this ...

Sylhet is a popular destination for nature lovers as many important tourist spots, green forests, lush tea gardens, hilly rivers and waterfalls are located in the region. But, if you give a brief tour to Sylhet city, you should visit seven spots that will help you get a glimpse of the significance of the city. Here are seven spots you ...

The administration of President Donald Trump has named Brent Christensen, a veteran career diplomat, as its nominee for the next United States Ambassador to Bangladesh. According to a formal announcement released via the White House website on Tuesday (September 2), Christensen has been nominated to serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. A native of ...

Intermittent fasting, one of the most popular diet trends of the past decade, is facing renewed scrutiny after a large-scale study suggested it may be linked to higher cardiovascular mortality. The eating plan, embraced by tech entrepreneurs, celebrities and even former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak, involves restricting food intake to a narrow daily window – often eight hours – ...

A new generation of stethoscopes powered by artificial intelligence could transform how doctors detect heart disease, identifying serious conditions within seconds, according to researchers in the UK. The device, developed by US firm Eko Health, replaces the traditional chest piece with a sensor about the size of a playing card. It uses a microphone to pick up subtle variations in ...

Thailand’s acting prime minister has taken steps to dissolve parliament, his party announced Wednesday, following a major political shift in the race for the country’s top office. The move comes just days after prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed from office by the Constitutional Court, creating a power vacuum at the highest level of government. Her party, Pheu Thai — ...