A delegation of Jamaat-e-Islami is scheduled to visit China at the invitation of the Chinese government from July 11 to 15, according to a post in its verified Facebook page. The party Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman will lead the delegation. Meanwhile, on Tuesday (July 8) night, the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka organised a reception in honor of the high-level delegation ...

Nine prominent political and administrative figures, including former Prime Minister’s adviser Salman F Rahman and former law minister Anisul Huq, have been shown arrested in multiple cases linked to the last year’s anti-discrimination movement. The arrests were recorded in several cases filed with Jatrabari Police Station. Investigating officers produced the accused before a Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court On Wednesday and ...

A seminar titled “Sustainable Plastic Use in the Secretariat: A Future for a Single-Use Plastic-Free Environment” was held today at the Multipurpose Hall of the Ministry of Finance at the Bangladesh Secretariat. The event brought together high-level government officials and development partners to underscore the urgent need to eliminate single-use plastics (SUPs) from the Secretariat and its surrounding areas, paving ...

Mayonnaise is widely loved for its creamy texture and ability to enhance the flavour of burgers, pizzas, and pasta dishes. But is it suitable for a weight loss diet? Nutritionist Amita Gadre recently shared her views on the health effects of mayonnaise through her official Instagram page. Is Mayonnaise Good for Weight Loss? According to Amita, mayonnaise should be consumed ...

Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Prof Dr Md Abu Jafor on Wednesday said the nature of dengue has changed, making it more challenging to treat patients. “The current strain of dengue is no longer manageable the way it used to be. Many patients are quickly becoming critically ill,” he said while addressing a meeting at ...

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has opened up about his relationship with girlfriend Gauri Spratt, revealing that while the couple may not have formally tied the knot, he already feels emotionally committed to her. Speaking to Screen, the 60-year-old actor said, “Gauri and I are really serious about each other, and we are in a committed space. We are partners. We ...

At least 28 people were killed and 48 others injured in 29 road accidents across Sylhet division in June, according to a report by Nirapad Sarak Chai (NISCHA) Sylhet divisional committee. Though road fatalities increased nationwide from May to June, Sylhet division saw a slight decrease in casualties during the same period. The report, published on Monday, stated that among ...

Passengers at US airports will no longer have to remove their shoes to pass through security under a new policy unveiled Tuesday, 20 years after the requirement was introduced. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the change to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rules at a news conference at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport. Passengers at US airports have been required ...

A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday forced Marseille airport to close and interrupted train traffic as the blaze spread rapidly to the edges of the city. Several forest fires have raged in recent days in southern France, fanning out at speed due to wind and parched vegetation after a heatwave, reports AFP. Scientists say human-induced climate change is increasing ...

Within just eleven months under the interim government, Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves have surged from under $20 billion in 2024 to over $31 billion by June 2025, marking a significant recovery in the country’s economic outlook. According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, gross foreign reserves reached $31.72 billion by July 2, 2025. Net reserves, measured under the IMF’s ...