Internet prices at the ISP (Internet Service Provider) and IIG (International Internet Gateway) levels will be reduced by 20% from July this year, said Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb for Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology, reports UNB. Faiz Taiyeb came up with the announcement at a press conference held at the BTRC building in Agargaon on Thursday, marking ...

Hilsa, or Ilish, is a beloved delicacy in Bangladesh. It is renowned for its unique flavour and tender texture. Its rich taste and aroma make it an exclusive choice for traditional Bangladeshi dishes, cherished by food lovers nationwide. Let’s delve into different and exclusive Ilish recipes to savour. Nutrients and Health Benefits of Hilsa Fish Ilish is rich in omega-3 ...

The temperature of water you drink can affect your body in various ways, but there isn’t a definitive answer to whether it’s better to drink warm or cold water. It depends on your personal preferences, the situation, and your health. Benefits of Drinking Warm Water . Helps Digestion Warm water can help break down food in the stomach, making digestion ...

US President Donald Trump said Thursday a deal was close on Iran’s nuclear programme that would avoid military action, sending oil prices tumbling as he boasted of raising “trillions of dollars” on a Gulf tour. “We’re not going to be making any nuclear dust in Iran,” Trump said in Qatar, the second stop of his multi-day Gulf tour. “I think ...

A youth died from electrocution at Kumargaon in Sylhet city early Thursday. The deceased was identified as Jamil Ahmed,20, son of Garib Ullah, a resident of East Kalaruka area. According to locals, Jamil used to work as a security guard at Lutfunnesa Hall, a women’s hotel in Kumargaon area. Jamil, who got electrocuted in the hall room, was rescued at ...

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Wednesday approved $270 million financing to bolster Bangladesh’s flood recovery efforts and enhance its resilience to future disasters, including support for constructing and rehabilitating critical infrastructure, strengthening agricultural system and improving livelihoods in areas devastated by the August 2024 floods, reports AFP. The Bangladesh Sustainable Recovery, Emergency Preparedness and Response (B-STRONG) Project ...

Laila Akhter Farhad filed a case under the Cyber Security Act against TikTok content creator Abdullah Al Mamun, popularly known as Prince Mamun, for allegedly spreading false, defamatory, and invasive content online. The complaint was submitted on Thursday to Dhaka’s Cyber Tribunal, where Judge Md. Nurul Alam recorded the plaintiff’s statement and scheduled July 13 for further proceedings, confirmed court ...

Malaysia has agreed in principle to recruit 12 lakh Bangladeshi workers over the next six years under a more structured, secure, and worker-friendly system, according to senior officials at the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment. The agreement was reached during a high-level bilateral meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia on Thursday, where Dr. Asif Nazrul, Adviser to the Ministry, met ...

Bangladesh and Japan on Thursday outlined the future area of cooperation between the two countries and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ upcoming visit to Japan as both sides eye to take the relationship to a new height. Under the new plan for Free and Open Indo Pacific and Big-B initiatives, Japan wants to see the sustainable development of the region, ...

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has been demolishing illegal mobile shops and establishments set up in Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital. Already, hundreds of shops and establishments have been demolished. The eviction drive is still on which began at 9AM from the gate of ​​Suhrawardy Udyan, adjacent to Dhaka University’s TSC. The city corporation’s executive magistrate Md Aminul Islam is ...