People have started catching a new Covid variant that could soon take off and become the dominant type, according to scientists. Identified in Germany, in June, cases of the XEC variant have since emerged in the UK, US, Denmark and several other countries, say users on X, formerly known as Twitter. It has some new mutations that might help it ...

Bangladesh is gearing up to make history as they face India in the first of a two-match Test series starting tomorrow at M Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The game begins at 10 AM Bangladesh time. Fresh off a 2-0 Test series sweep against Pakistan, Bangladesh is riding high on confidence and looking to replicate that success against India, a far ...

Adviser to the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Nahid Islam has urged Banglalink representatives to introduce unlimited internet packages to meet public demand. He made the request during a meeting with a delegation of Banglalink at the ministry’s office on Wednesday. Nahid Islam, also the Adviser of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, emphasised the importance of reducing ...

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 ...

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has detained former Mayor of Habiganj Municipality and Organizing Secretary of the District Awami League Ataur Rahman Selim and later handed him to police. RAB-2 and RAB-9 conducted a joint operation in the Dhanmondi area of Dhaka and picked up Selim on Tuesday afternoon. Dhanmondi Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Anwar Hossain said on Wednesday Selim was ...

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that Sheikh Hasina’s regime had killed more than 2,000 students and people during the recent Anti-Discrimination Movement, while “we have been subjected to torture and repression over the last 15 to 16 years.” “We were kept in prison for exercising BNP-Jamaat politics. Steam-rollers of repression were carried on ...

Former Supreme Court Justice AHM Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik has been shown arrested in six separate cases lodged over murders during the recent Quota Reform Movement. The cases were filed with Adabor, Lalbagh and Badda Police Stations. Earlier on Wednesday morning, Manik was produced before the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Zaki Al Farabi for hearing. Magistrate Farabi granted the applications ...

A grant of Tk 100 crore was given to the ‘July Shaheed Smriti Foundation’ from the Chief Adviser  (CA)’s Relief and Welfare Fund, said  Posts and Telecommunications, and Information Technology Adviser Md Nahid Islam on Tuesday. ‘July Shaheed Smriti Foundation’ was formed for the rehabilitation and medical assistance of the victims of the July Student Uprising. Nahid, also Information and ...

The government has decided to give executive magistracy power to Bangladesh Army across the country. The power has been conferred upon commissioned officers of the army through a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Tuesday. The decision is set to come into effect immediately and will remain in effect for the next two months (60 days). ...

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha has described the current Test squad as the ‘most rounded’ in the team’s history, attributing their enhanced confidence to a recent 2-0 series victory over Pakistan. He believes this confidence will be crucial in the upcoming two-match Test series against India. “This is probably the most rounded team Bangladesh has produced during my tenure,” Hathurusingha ...