The nationwide security drive ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ gained momentum on its third day, with joint forces arresting 607 people across the country. This brings the total number of arrests since the operation began to 2,258 as of Tuesday afternoon, according to sources at police headquarters. Of those arrested, 1,168 individuals were taken into custody in connection with existing cases. During ...

Jordan’s King Abdullah II faces a tense meeting with Donald Trump at the White House Tuesday as he leads opposition from Arab nations to the US president’s controversial Gaza takeover plan. The talks come a day after Trump said he could “conceivably” halt billions of dollars in US aid to both Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to take in ...

Thirteen policemen of Companiganj Police Station have been closed to the Sylhet Police Lines on charges of extortion, irregularities and corruption. The punitive action was taken as per the order of Additional Superintendent of Sylhet Police Md Russelur Rahman on Monday. Two sub-inspectors, two assistant sub-inspectors and nine constables were among those closed in the police lines, Sylhet Superintendent of ...

Countless devotees have reached Maha Kumbh in the last few weeks. Joining the list of pilgrims, television and film producer Ektaa Kapoor also visited Prayagraj to take a holy dip. Ektaa Kapoor used her official Instagram handle to share a few sneak peeks of the visit with her InstaFam. She was seen making the most of her time during her ...

Ateam of US researchers has decoded the role of gut microbes in increasing the risk of diabetes after consuming sugary drinks. The study, published in the paper appearing in the journal Cell Metabolism, shows that metabolites produced by gut microbes might play a role. In the study, the team identified differences in the gut microbiota and blood metabolites of individuals ...

Mitochondria, that produce energy for the cell, holds the key to curing diabetes, researchers have learned. Mitochondrial defects are associated with the development of diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Patients who suffer from this disorder are unable to produce enough insulin or use the insulin produced by their pancreas to keep their blood sugar at normal levels. Several studies ...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a five-year ban on Bangladesh women’s team spinner Shohely Akhter for violating five provisions of its Anti-Corruption Code. Despite making her international debut in 2013, Shohely did not get many opportunities in the national team, last playing for Bangladesh in 2022. However, she was found guilty of attempting to fix a match during ...

Bayern Munich’s Champions League journey continues as they face Celtic in Glasgow for the first leg of their playoff on Wednesday, with Jamal Musiala playing a crucial role in their ambitions. The 21-year-old midfielder has blossomed into one of Bayern’s most consistent performers, alongside Harry Kane, contributing significantly to the team’s attack. Musiala has been a standout this season, with ...

The price of gold in Bangladesh has surged to an unprecedented level, reaching Tk 149,812 per bhori (11.664 grams) for the highest quality 22-carat gold. This marks the highest price in the country’s history, reflecting a sharp increase of Tk 2,994 per bhori. The decision to raise gold prices was announced by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) following a meeting ...

World Bank Vice President Martin Raiser has reiterated the global financial institution’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s Interim Government in implementing key reforms. Raiser made this pledge during a meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Tuesday. During their discussion, they addressed various areas of mutual interest, focusing on the World ...