President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday (January 15) sought more Japanese investment in tourism, information and communication technology (ICT), medical and all other emerging sectors in Bangladesh. He made the call as new ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Shinichi SAIDA presented his credentials to the President at Bangabhaban in the afternoon, reports BSS. Considering Japan as the largest bilateral development partner ...

Papaya is a versatile fruit consumed both ripe and raw. However, ripe papaya offers a variety of health benefits that many people may not be aware of. According to nutritionists and diet consultants, ripe papaya is rich in dietary fibre, vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as minerals like magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Additionally, it contains beneficial antioxidants, ...

Four reform commissions, out of six formed in the first phase, submitted their respective reports to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday morning. Members of the four commissions went to the Chief Adviser’s office in Tejgaon to hand over their reports. Advisers of the interim government were present. The Electoral System Reform Commission headed by Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, ...

A court in Dhaka on Wednesday sentenced Destiny Group Managing Director Rafiqul Amin and 18 others to 12 years’ imprisonment in a money laundering case. Dhaka Special Judge’s Court-4 Judge Md Rabiul Alam delivered the judgement. The court also fined all the 19 accused Tk 4515.57 crore. Of the accused, MD Rafiqul Amin, his wife Farah Diba, Destiny Group Chairman ...

Government officials, including police, involved in criminal activities and controversial roles during the Awami League government’s tenure before August 5, will be arrested, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd) on Wednesday. “Matiur, goat scandal Matiur was arrested today. We will bring everyone to justice who is hiding themselves.” He made this comment to media after ...

A case has been filed against former President Abdul Hamid and his two sons Rezwan Ahmed Toufiq and Russell Ahmed Tuhin in connection with the attack on the student-public movement. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and daughter Saima Wazed are also named in the case. A total of 124 people have been ...

Normally river erosion occurs in the monsoon, but surprisingly some 50 to 60 families of two unions in Jagannathpur upazila of Sunamganj have lost their homesteads and other establishments over the past few days. The unseasonal erosion has taken a serious turn in the Kushiyara River due to factors blamed on rampant soil cutting from the riverbanks for brick kilns. ...

Juventus is earning a reputation as draw specialists, AC Milan as the comeback kings. Juventus was held 1-1 at Atalanta on Tuesday for its seventh draw in its past eight league matches and its 13th out of 20 Serie A games this season. It remains unbeaten in Serie A, however. Milan fought back to win 2-1 at nearby Como. Atalanta ...

US producer prices rose less than expected in December as higher costs for goods were partially offset by stable services prices, suggesting inflation remained on a downward trend after progress had stalled in recent months. The moderation in producer inflation reported by the Labour Department on Tuesday did not change the view that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest ...

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) today issued health guideline for all airlines and relevant airport stakeholders to take precautionary actions related to HMPV (Human Meta Pneumo Virus). HSIA executive director Group Captain Kamrul Islam issued the order in accordance with recent instructions from the Health Directorate’s Disease Control department, reports BSS. The special directive reassured that there is no immediate ...