India reopened 32 airports on Monday following a weekend ceasefire that ended the fighting with neighbouring Pakistan since 1999. The Airport Authority of India said the 32 — from Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir to Bhuj in the western state of Gujarat — were now available for civil operations “with immediate effect”. They were closed last week after fierce fighting erupted ...

Adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, emphasized that addressing the aspirations of the people following the July Uprising remains a central goal for the interim government. In a post on his verified Facebook page, Bhuyain stated, “One of the core objectives of this government is to fulfill the hopes of the ...

Marvel’s latest superhero film Thunderbolts maintained its stronghold at the North American box office, leading for a second consecutive weekend with a $33 million haul, industry tracker Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. Starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the film saw a 55 percent dip from its debut—an encouraging figure compared to recent Marvel releases. Entertainment outlet Variety noted ...

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump plans to accept a Boeing 747-8 aircraft from the Qatari royal family as a gift, with the intention of temporarily using it as Air Force One, a source familiar with the matter confirmed on Monday. The aircraft, valued at approximately $400 million, would represent one of the most expensive gifts ever received by ...

MICLO Bangladesh, one of the country’s fastest-growing fashion brands, is proud to announce that celebrated artist Tahsan Rahman Khan has joined as its official brand ambassadoragain for 14 months. Known for his multifaceted talent as a singer, actor, and public figure, Tahsan brings a refined sense of style that aligns seamlessly with MICLO’s modern, minimalist, and lifestyle-oriented brand ethos. His ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus does not have any property of his own, said his Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. “So far, I know, he (Yunus) doesn’t have any property of his own. He has no personal car. Shafiqul Alam made this comment while responding to reporters at a programme at Dhaka Reporters Unity on Monday. “Dr Yunus wanted to set ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged doctors to dedicate themselves in health services changing mindset. “If we can set our minds for changing in this situation, then I am sure that 25 per cent of our healthcare services will improve with all the medical equipment or facilities we have.” Prof Yunus was addressing a two-day conference of district civil ...

Deep beneath the United Nations headquarters in New York, a decades-old but efficient cooling system quietly harnesses the East River’s water to help regulate the building’s temperature—offering a low-energy alternative to traditional air conditioning. This water-based system, which has been part of the UN complex since it opened in the 1950s, uses as much as 26,000 liters (7,000 gallons) of ...

The frontier between arch-foes India and Pakistan was peaceful and had the “first calm night in recent days”, the Indian army said Monday, after a surprise weekend ceasefire. The military operations chiefs of India and Pakistan will discuss on Monday the next steps for the nuclear-armed neighbours after a ceasefire returns calm to the border, following their fiercest fighting in ...

The residents along the banks of the Dholai River staged a demonstration by forming a human chain at Kamalganj municipality in Moulvibazar demanding the construction of a permanent embankment and the placement of geo-bag pilings. Hundreds of villagers in the area assembled near the embankment of the river and formed the human chain organised by Chaiyakhali Haor Unnayan (PABASS) Ltd ...