Dhaka University (DU) students on Friday laid siege to Shahbagh Police Station, demanding arrest of all those involved in the murder of student leader SM Shahriar Alam Shammo. Later, police assurance prompted the protesters to make an end of the seizour. The demonstration began around noon when the students marched from Raju Memorial Sculpture to Shahbagh Police Station, chanting slogans ...

The government is going to build the country’s longest bridge to connect island district Bhola with Barishal. According to an official of the Bridge Division, Japanese firm Miyagawa Construction Ltd has expressed its keenness to construct the around 11- kilometer long bridge at a cost of Taka 17,000 crore. Bhola District Deputy Commissioner M Azad Jahan said that there is ...

A mob handed over a leader of banned Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of the Awami League which is also facing a ban on its activities, to police after giving him a beating at Golapganj in Sylhet on Wednesday night. Locals said that a group of students and general people confined Shahed Ahmed, assistant secretary of the Golapganj upazila ...

Aamshotto, or mango pulp candy, is a delightful treat that captures the exclusive taste of ripe, juicy mangoes. This chewy and tangy confection is a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavours, making it a favourite among mango lovers. Homemade mango pulp candy satisfies your sweet tooth and offers a healthy snack option. Nutrients and Health Benefits of Mango Mangoes ...

If you listen to some self-proclaimed exercise experts on social media, they swear that working out on an empty stomach burns more fat. But it’s a common misconception that exercising in a fasted state improves performance or burns more calories, said Abby Langer, a dietitian in Toronto. “The research shows that in terms of gains, it doesn’t really make much ...

Argentina has announced its squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, with Lionel Messi making his return after recovering from an ankle injury. The 37-year-old captain will be part of the team for crucial matches against Chile and Colombia. After missing recent games due to injury, Messi’s absence didn’t hinder Argentina’s progress as they secured World Cup qualification with victories ...

A moment of magic from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and a composed finish from Fermín López sealed a 2-0 win for Barcelona over Espanyol in Catalan derby; a victory that confirmed Barca as La Liga champions with two games to spare. Under new coach Hansi Flick, the Catalan giants have enjoyed a dream debut season, adding the league title to ...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to meet with top Turkish and Ukranian officials Friday after landing in Istanbul ahead of the first direct Russia-Ukraine talks in three years, a US official said. Rubio had on Thursday played down hope of progress at the meeting, saying “we don’t have high expectations” but has nonetheless flown in to throw his ...

The US dollar price for import Letter of Credit (LC) has remained stable at around Taka 122 despite implementation of market-based exchange rate, reports BSS. On Wednesday, Bangladesh Bank (BB) finally announced a shift to a market-based exchange rate system, allowing market participants to trade dollars at freely negotiated rates to get IMF loan confirmation. To this end, the treasury ...

Bangladesh Judicial Service Association has announced a two-day, half-day work stoppage on June 22 and 23, protesting the government’s failure to meet their longstanding demands. These include implementing a separate pay scale aligned with Bangladesh Judicial Service and abolishing block position system in favour of a distinct recruitment policy. The announcement was made on Friday at a press conference in ...