Experts at an orientation meeting unanimously said concerted efforts of all the government and non-government organizations concerned can be the effective means of bringing the obstetrics patients under treatment and rehabilitation. In reality, the patients suffering from obstetrics fistula are subjected to repression, oppression and isolation by their surroundings. Utmost emphasis should be given on bringing them under treatment and ...

A new meta-analysis published in Nutrients has shattered the popular belief that red wine is a healthier alcoholic option. After analysing data from 42 studies, researchers found no significant difference in overall cancer risk between red and white wine — and no type of wine was shown to be “safe” when it comes to cancer prevention. “Red wine’s reputation for ...

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot reiterated France’s opposition to “any form of trade war” as he met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Thursday. “France opposes any form of trade war and advocates dialogue on trade issues, particularly between the European Union and China,” Barrot said.

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized smuggled goods worth Taka 68.32 lakh from different border areas in Sylhet district early Wednesday. A team of BGB-48 Battalion, Sylhet conducted drives in Sreepur, Panthumai, Pratappur, Sangram, Minatila and Tamabil BOP areas of the district and seized the goods, said the Battalion Commander Nazmul Haque. The seized goods include a large quantity ...

Emarketer has forecasted that X, formerly known as Twitter, will see growth in ad revenue this year, driven by brands’ fear of potential retaliation from owner Elon Musk, a politically connected billionaire. Musk’s close ties to U.S. President Donald Trump and his leadership of a government department focused on cutting public sector jobs have created a climate where many advertisers ...

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Moeen Ali said he dominated Rajasthan Royals batters by thinking like one after helping his side to their first victory of the new Indian Premier League (IPL) season on Wednesday. Sunil Narine’s illness opened the door for Moeen to make his Kolkata debut, and the Englishman grabbed his chance with both hands, claiming 2-23 in his ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said Asia must step up and strengthen cooperation in four key areas — financial, trade; food and agriculture and technology, stressing Bangladesh faces multiple challenges which are shared by other Asian countries. “In this changing world, the destinies of Asian countries are intertwined. We must chart a clear roadmap for a shared future ...

US President Donald Trump has extended felicitations to the people of Bangladesh and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on the occasion of National and Independence Day. “On behalf of the American people, I wish you and the people of Bangladesh a happy Independence Day. This time of transition presents an opportunity for the people of Bangladesh to build capacity for ...

The holy Shab-e-Qadr or Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Decree) when the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), observes on Thursday night. The Muslims will pass the night offering special prayers, reciting the holy Quran, holding zikr and other religious rituals, seeking blessings of the almighty Allah for long life, peace and progress ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus arrived here today to join the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) conference. “A special flight carrying the Chief Adviser and entourage arrived in Qionghai Boao International Airport in Hainan at about 4:15pm (Bangladesh Standard Time),” Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad said. On his arrival, Bangladesh Ambassador to China Md Nazmul Islam and ...