Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged the prompt implementation of actionable recommendations from the Health Sector Reform Commission, calling the initiative a vital step toward addressing Bangladesh’s longstanding healthcare challenges. Receiving the commission’s report at the State Guest House Jamuna, Prof Yunus described the findings as “groundbreaking” and stressed that feasible recommendations should be acted upon without delay. ...

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman returned home on Monday after his official visit to Qatar. The Army Chief, during the visit, held courtesy meetings and discussions with high-ranking civil and military officials including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Minister of State for Interior Affairs, Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces, and ...

Doctors in the UAE are warning of a newly recognised, silent form of diabetes — this disease doesn’t stem from obesity or high sugar levels. Different from both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, Type 5 diabetes stems from chronic malnutrition. It has recently been classified as a separate category, and was endorsed at the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) World ...

In today’s fast-paced world, juggling a packed schedule from 9 AM meetings to post-work dinners demands a wardrobe that works as hard as you do. Enter the 9 to 9 workwear capsule wardrobe-a thoughtfully curated collection of versatile pieces that effortlessly transition from boardroom to after-hours. With just a handful of essentials, you can create endless outfit combinations that are ...

Marvel’s latest superhero film ”Thunderbolts” stormed to the top of the North American box office over the weekend, pulling in an estimated $76 million, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations. The strong opening marks a solid start to the summer movie season. Starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, and David Harbour as a team of unlikely antiheroes, the film ...

Israeli officials announced Monday that the government has approved a sweeping plan to seize full control of the Gaza Strip and maintain a long-term military presence, a move likely to intensify the ongoing war with Hamas and draw sharp international backlash. The decision followed a pre-dawn vote by the Israeli Cabinet and came shortly after the military began calling up ...

“The road expansion work is going on, and soil, sand, and other materials are scattered everywhere. Because of the rain, the road has become muddy, and vehicles are forced to slow down to avoid accidents,” he said. Passengers and transport workers are facing similar delays and hardship on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway due to the slow progress of two major infrastructure ...

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid edged out Celta Vigo 3-2 in a dramatic La Liga encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu, keeping their title hopes alive ahead of next weekend’s crucial El Clasico. Following Barcelona’s narrow comeback win over Valladolid on Saturday, Madrid needed a victory to maintain pressure on the league leaders—and they delivered, just barely. The reigning ...

Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union Michael Miller has said the election timing is the matter of Bangladesh. “But the reforms are needed for durable Bangladesh.” Ambassador Miller said while responding to a question at the ‘DCAB Talk’ held at Jatiya Press Club on Monday. “I have to say it is a matter for Bangladesh to take ...

As Bangladesh’s economy evolves, a new class of local investors is stepping into the spotlight, playing a transformative role in driving growth, innovation and resilience across key sectors. With increased focus on domestic capital, experts and entrepreneurs are calling for greater involvement of local investors in shaping a sustainable economic future, highlighting the importance of security, stability and a conducive ...