US President Donald Trump will sign executive orders as soon as Friday that aim to jumpstart the nuclear energy industry by easing the regulatory process on approvals for new reactors and strengthening fuel supply chains, four sources familiar said, reports Reuters. Facing the first rise in power demand in two decades from the boom in artificial intelligence, Trump declared an ...

Liang Jianjun, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs at China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening good neighbourly ties, calling them essential for regional peace and China’s national development. “A good neighbour means a peaceful and secure home,” Liang said during a press conference held at the “Lin Jia 7 Salon” at the ...

In the serene borderlands of Sylhet, where Tamabil and Sheola land ports once pulsed with the rhythm of vibrant trade, a tense stillness now prevails. These two vital gateways; lifelines of commerce between Bangladesh and India’s northeastern states have seen export activities grind to a halt following India’s abrupt imposition of import restrictions. The heart of the disruption lies in ...

British no-frills airline EasyJet on Thursday announced a widening of net losses for the first half of its financial year as fuel and other costs increased. EasyJet, which flies mainly in Europe, said losses after tax increased 16 percent to o297 million ($399 million) in the six months to the end of March, reports AFP. Group revenue climbed to o3.53 ...

Bangladesh captain Liton Das acknowledged that his team’s underwhelming performance was a key reason behind their 2-1 T20 series defeat to a spirited United Arab Emirates side. After winning the opening match by 27 runs, Bangladesh stumbled in the final two games, losing the series and conceding what many are calling a historic triumph for the UAE. “Definitely, it’s not ...

Real Madrid legend Luka Modric officially announced he will leave the club following the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. The Croatian midfielder is set to play his final match at the Santiago Bernabeu this weekend. In a heartfelt statement on Thursday, he said, “Although, after the Club World Cup, I will no longer wear this shirt on the pitch, I ...

In light of the ongoing political crisis in the country, an emergency meeting was convened late Thursday night at the central office of Islami Andolan Bangladesh in Purana Paltan, Dhaka. The meeting was called by the Amir of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, widely known as Pir Saheb of Char Monai, bringing together top leaders from five ...

The possibility of Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s resignation was discussed during a scheduled meeting of the interim government’s Advisory Council held on Thursday at 11:00 AM at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon. Three advisors, two officers of the chief advisor present at the advisory council meeting and student leaders confirmed this information. According to meeting sources, the ...

Chhatra Dal leaders and activists have blocked Shahbagh and Hotel InterContinental intersections since 10:45AM on Thursday, demanding trial of Shahriar Alam Shammo, a JCD leader at Dhaka University. As per the pre-announcement, the JCD men have taken position on the street, raising different slogans, causing immense sufferings to the commuters. The slogans are: ‘Why my brother in grave, the killer ...

As the temperature is continuously rising, wearing comfortable clothing becomes essential, especially for men. If men’s clothing is not comfortable during this extreme heat, it only adds to the discomfort. It makes one feel restless all the time. To feel relief in such weather, everything from food to clothing needs to be comfortable. Therefore, everyone needs to be aware of ...