Bangladesh has officially joined the growing network of countries connected by Starlink, the high-speed satellite internet service operated by US-based aerospace company SpaceX. The launch was formally announced at a press conference held Friday evening at Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka, where government officials and senior Starlink representatives gathered to mark the milestone. Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief ...

INGREDIENTS FOR THE RICE NOODLES: * 7 ounces dried thin rice vermicelli noodles * 1 tsp vegetable oil * 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce FOR THE CHICKEN: * 7 ounces chicken breast(cut into strips) * 1 tsp cornstarch * 1 tbsp water * 1 1/2 tsp oyster sauce * 1/4 tsp white pepper * 1 pinch five spice powder (optional) ...

In a major medical breakthrough, eight babies have been born in the UK using DNA from three individuals, marking the first confirmed births through a technique aimed at preventing the transmission of severe mitochondrial diseases. The innovative procedure, developed by scientists at Newcastle University and the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, involves combining the egg and sperm of ...

Key representatives from Bangladesh’s business community gathered in Dhaka today for a breakfast meeting hosted by Swiss Ambassador Reto Renggli, where they discussed the country’s macroeconomic outlook, challenges in the financial sector, and emerging investment opportunities. Among the participants was Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, chair of the commission behind the recently published White Paper on the State of the Bangladesh Economy. ...

Matt Henry took three wickets and Devon Conway hit an unbeaten half-century as New Zealand outclassed hosts Zimbabwe by eight wickets in their tri-series match at Harare Sports Club on Friday. Zimbabwe made a promising start but could only score 120-7 after being sent in. Fast bowler Henry took 3-26. New Zealand needed only 13.5 overs to secure the win, ...

BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas has called on the interim government to demonstrate neutrality and promptly arrange national elections, warning that further delays could fuel political unrest and undermine public trust. Speaking on Thursday at a silent procession commemorating the martyrs of the July-August mass uprising, Abbas accused the interim administration of favoring certain political parties while marginalizing the opposition. ...

The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office will establish a mission in Bangladesh following the signing of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangladeshi government, aimed at strengthening human rights protection and promotion in the country. The agreement was signed this week by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam, ...

A child died after drowning in a pond at Kamolganj upazila in Moulvibazar district on Friday. The deceased was identified as Yusuf, 7, son of Azizur Rahman of Panishala village under Kamolganj municipality. According to locals, Yusuf fell into the pond back to their house when everyone in their house went for Jummah prayer. After some time, family started searching ...

Emphasising inclusive healthcare, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday said they are prioritising digital healthcare so that people in Bangladesh’s remote areas can consult doctors online, reports UNB. Their medical histories will be stored digitally, making future consultations easier, the Chief Adviser said when Vice President of SpaceX Lauren Dreyer met him at the State Guest House Jamuna. “This ...

Bangladesh maintained their winning momentum in the SAFF U-20 Women’s Football Tournament by defeating Bhutan 3-0 in their fourth match on Thursday. Due to unfavourable weather conditions and an unsuitable main venue, the match was shifted to practice ground of Kings Arena. With this victory, Bangladesh has won all four matches and leads the points table with 12 points. Nepal ...