Leaders of the world’s 20 major economies called for a global pact to combat hunger, more aid for war-torn Gaza and an end to hostilities in the Mideast and Ukraine, issuing a joint declaration Monday that was heavy on generalities but short of details on how to accomplish those goals. The joint statement was endorsed by group members but fell ...

BNP Senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Tuesday criticised the interim government’s position on holding elections after reforms, calling it illogical. While inaugurating a workshop in the capital, he also said the main responsibility of the interim government is to restore the people’s right to vote by holding a neutral election after completing necessary electoral reforms. “The interim government ...

Shikha Singh, a nutritionist who offers weight loss programs according to her Instagram bio keeps sharing how lifestyle changes helped her lose 50 kg. In a recent post, she revealed her ‘secret to weight loss’ by outlining her ‘5 golden rules for losing weight quickly.’, reports Hindustan Times. 5 tips for quick weight loss Shikha, who now weights 60 kg ...

Fitness has evolved from a passing trend to a full-fledged lifestyle. With everything from pre-dawn yoga sessions to late-night gym workouts, people are increasingly finding inventive ways to fit exercise into their busy lives. The popularity of fitness challenges, social media transformation stories, and wearable trackers underscores the growing commitment to health and wellness. However, as the drive to achieve ...

A faction of the Tablighi Jamaat, supporting Indian preacher Muhammad Saad Kandhalvi, attempted to march to the Chief Adviser’s residence this morning, demanding his participation in the upcoming Bishwa Ijtema. Police intercepted the group in front of the Chief Justice’s residence, preventing them from advancing further. “Around 10 am, thousands of Saad supporters marched towards the Chief Adviser’s residence but ...

Advocate Kamrul Islam, a member of the Awami League Presidium, has been placed on an 8-day remand by a Dhaka court in connection with the Abdul Wadud murder case filed at New Market Police Station. On Tuesday (November 19), the police submitted a remand application, and after a hearing, Judge Ziadur Rahman Jumman approved the remand. Kamrul Islam was arrested ...

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 15-member squad for the home series against Ireland. Pacer Jahanara Alam and Sharmin Akter were recalled to the team for ODI format after a year hiatus. Jahanara last played an ODI match in May, 2023 while Sharmin’s last game in this format was in July last year, BSS reports. The squad featured few ...

RAB-9 detained two leaders of the banned Chhatra League for reportedly organising a rally in favour of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in Sylhet city last night (18 November). The detainees, identified as Rakibul Hasan Nirob, vice president of the Airport Thana Chhatra League, and its organisational secretary Debnath, were arrested from the Kotwali Thana area. In a press release ...

Bangladesh will pursue the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus told The Hindu. He admitted however that he had no objection to her party the Awami League contesting in elections. In an exclusive interview with The Hindu at his residence in Dhaka, Yunus spelt out his vision for ties with India and ...

Six more dengue patients died and 1,083 were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the past 24 hours till Monday morning. Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in its daily update mentioned that eith the new update, the total number of cases rose to 81,068 while 421 deaths from dengue were reported during the period. Among the new ...