Increased consumption of tobacco and related products are driving head and neck cancer cases in India, said health experts on Sunday. Head and neck cancer includes cancers in the tongue, mouth, and other parts of the pharynx like oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, salivary glands, nasal cavity, larynx (voice box), etc. “The prominent cause of oral cavity cancers is having tobacco and ...

South Korea will provide $100 million loan to Bangladesh under the “Second Strengthening Social Resilience Programme, Sub-programme-1”. In this regard, a loan agreement was signed on Monday between the government of Bangladesh and the Korea Exim Bank, said a press release. Mirana Mahrukh, wing chief and Additional Secretary of the Economic Relations Division (ERD) and Hwang Kiyeon, executive director, Korea ...

South Africa edged the West Indies by three wickets in a rain-affected Super Eights match on Sunday to reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals and eliminate the host nation. After England secured their place in the last four on Sunday, the game in Antigua was essentially a quarter-final to decide the other side to progress from Group 2. Chasing a ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday inaugurated the stipend and tuition fee distribution among insolvent and meritorious students from secondary to graduate (pass) and its equivalent level. She opened the disbursement among the insolvent and meritorious students under the Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Trust (PMEAT) at a programme held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital, reports BSS. The prime ...

State Minister for Post, Telecommunication and ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak has urged the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Member States to build a platform for promoting seamless connectivity, cross-border data flow and development-oriented innovation for meaningful digital transformation in the region. He made the call while speaking as the chief guest at the closing ...

Chris Jordan took four wickets in five balls, including the third hat-trick of the T20 World Cup, as defending champions England qualified for the semi-finals with a 10-wicket thrashing of the United States in his native Barbados on Sunday. The 35-year-old all-rounder, born and educated on the Caribbean island, justified his recall for this match in spectacular fashion with the ...

Egypt has expressed its interest in importing rawhides from Bangladesh. Egyptian Ambassador to Bangladesh Omar Mohie Eldin Ahmed Fahmy expressed this keenness during the meeting with State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu at the Secretariat on Sunday. Besides, they want to work together using the past experience of Bangladesh’s jute industry to develop the jute industry in Egypt, reports ...

Spain is already qualified for the Euro 2024 round of 16 as Group B winner and is the only team yet to concede a goal. If it’s to qualify, Albania is likely to need a win that would rank among all-time great upsets. The kickoff in Duesseldorf — at the same time as group rivals Croatia and Italy meet in ...

Gifts embody the thoughtfulness of people as they are a timeless way to express appreciation, love, and gratitude and spread joy. Upon receiving gifts, peoplefeel cherished and valued among their loved ones. Beyond their materialistic value, gifts heighten relationships and create long-lasting memories. For special day, we can gathered a selection of self-grooming products. Remember, self-care is not just a ...

Four members of the UK’s richest family have received prison sentences for exploiting staff brought over from India to work at their Geneva villa. Prakash and Kamal Hinduja, as well as their son Ajay and his wife Namrata, were found guilty of exploitation and illegal employment by a Swiss court and handed sentences ranging from four to four-and-a-half years. They ...