Eight more dengue patients died in the last 24 hours till Thursday morning, raising the death toll from the mosquito- borne disease to 234. Besides, a total of 1,100 people were admitted to hospitals across the country with the viral fever during the period, according to the daily update of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among the deceased, four ...

Ingredients: v Butter –2 tbsp v Jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined –1 1/2 lb v Onion, diced –1 medium v Garlic cloves, finely chopped –4 pieces v Yellow curry powder –1 tbsp v Coconut milk — 2tbsp v Honey –2 tbsp and plus more to taste v Kosher salt — plus more to taste v Lime juiced –1Piece v Basil ...

The government has extended the Eid-ul-Azha holidays to six days, Eid-ul-Fitr holidays to five days, and Durga Puja holidays to two days for next year. The decision was taken during a meeting of the advisory council chaired by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus at the chief adviser’s office in Tejgaon of the capital on Thursday. According to the Chief Adviser’s ...

The United States has said there is no excuse for violence and anyone responsible for violence should be held accountable in Bangladesh. “We have made clear that there’s no excuse for violence, either conducted against those conducting peaceful protests or conducted by those protesting, and anyone that’s responsible for violence should be held accountable,” said US Department of State Spokesperson ...

International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued an arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in July-August genocide case. The tribunal also asked to produce her by November 18. Sheikh Hasina is currently staying in India. Around 12:30PM on Thursday, a three-member ICT bench, led by Golam Mortuza Majumdar, issued this order following a petition by the chief prosecutor Tajul ...

Chinese company JIDALAI Co. Ltd. is going to invest US$5.85 million to set up a pullers of zipper manufacturing industry in Adamjee Export Processing Zone (AEPZ). The Chinese company will produce annually 70 million pieces of pullers of zipper where 189 Bangladeshi nationals will get employment opportunity, says a press release Mentionable, JIDALAI Co. is a strategic business partner of ...

Carlos Alcaraz admitted Wednesday it will be a “difficult moment” facing “idol” Rafael Nadal when the Spanish superstars clash for the final time. Nadal, the winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, announced last week that he will retire from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next month. On Thursday, however, the 38-year-old will take on Alcaraz for a ...

Former mayor of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Atiqul Islam has been arrested by police. He was arrested from the DOHS area at Mohakhali in the capital on Wednesday evening. Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), confirmed about his arrest on Wednesday (October 16) night. The police official said Atiqul Islam was arrested from Mohakhali ...

In Bangladesh, the fashion scene for women’s one-piece kameez is vibrant and evolving. Here are some of the trendy styles that have gained popularity: Asymmetrical Hemline Kameez: These kameez styles feature uneven hemlines, adding a contemporary twist to traditional designs. Paired with straight pants or churidars, they create a chic and modern look. Long Flowing Kameez: Floor-length or ankle-length kameez ...

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke today met with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain and discussed the UK’s support for Bangladesh’s interim government. During the meeting, the British envoy reiterated the UK’s commitment to assisting Bangladesh’s interim administration as it works to lay the foundation for a democratic transition in the country. Both of them also discussed the ...