Poultry farmers are appealing to the government to let them vaccinate their flocks against the “devastating” bird flu virus spreading across the UK. Vaccinating poultry against avian influenza is currently not allowed in the UK. The government says that strong biosecurity measures and culling are the most effective ways of fighting it. Meanwhile, there are concerns that poultry vaccinations might ...

Gaining weight is shocking. But understanding why and how you gain weight can be empowering on your fitness journey. Discover a few surprising things that cause weight gain. And learn tips for avoiding them to become slimmer and trimmer. We all know that if you eat cheese like there’s no tomorrow and spend every evening on the couch watching TV, ...

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 29 aimed at combating antisemitism and vowed to deport international college students and others involved in pro-Palestinian protests. A fact sheet on the order promises “immediate action” by the Justice Department to prosecute “terroristic threats, arson, vandalism and violence against American Jews” and marshal all federal resources to combat what ...

Department of Environment (DoE) on Wednesday floated two directions including wearing face masks outside home as the city’s air quality index (AQI) reached very unhealthy level. As the AQI here reaches over 250 this morning, the DoE suggests the city dwellers wearing face masks while going outside, an official release said. Simultaneously, the sensitive people, such as the ailing, elderly, ...

Despite extensions in two phases amid the economic and political crisis, the expected returns have not been submitted. For this, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has decided to extend the deadline for income tax return submissions by 15 days. The new deadline for filing returns for the 2024-25 fiscal year is now set for February 15. A reliable source ...

Chittagong Kings raised the hopes to finish at top two positions in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) point table after thrashing Sylhet Strikers by 96 runs at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Fast bowlers Shoriful Islam and Syed Khaled shared eight wickets between them by claiming four wickets apiece to skittle Sylhet out for just 100 in 15.2 overs after ...

A court in Dhaka on Thursday (January 30) ordered the authorities concerned to attach a total of 175 bighas of land, worth Tk 368.25 crore, owned by businessman Mohammed Saiful Alam alias S Alam and his family members. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order, allowing a plea filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Earlier on ...

Justice Shahed Nuruddin of the High Court who was sent on forced retirement on charge of his relationship with the fascist government, has sent his resignation letter to the President. The Supreme Court administration confirmed the matter to The Daily Observer Online on Thursday (January 30). It has been stated on the Supreme Court website that Justice Shahed Nuruddin has ...

A court in Dhaka has sentenced former lawmaker of Khulna-2 constituency Mizanur Rahman to 8 years in prison for acquiring illegal wealth beyond known source of income. Judge Muhammad Abu Taher of Special Judge’s Court-3, Dhaka announced the verdict on Thursday (January 30). He has been sentenced to 3 years of rigorous imprisonment under Section 26 (2) of the Anti-Corruption ...

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has blamed the defeated Awami League for destroying people’s trust in politics and called upon his party men to work towards regaining their eagerness to reshape the country in line with the spirit of the July-August mass upsurge. “Mistrust was fostered among the people towards political parties as Hasina-led dictatorship prolonged its stay on state ...