A fire that broke out in the generator room of the Liberation War Museum at Agargaon, was brought under control within around one hour. Fire Service control room officer Rashed Bin Khalid said the fire was reported at 9AM on Monday and two units from Mohammadpur Fire Station rushed to the scene immediately. “The fire was under control by 9:36AM ...

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen has said the successful launch of a medical group from Bangladesh to China is an opportunity to expand collaboration across a broader spectrum. “We will further expand our cooperation, adding more Chinese cities and high-level hospitals to provide Bangladeshi patients with greater medical choices.” The Ambassador said on Monday while seeing off the first group of ...

The government hassuspended Mohammad Toufiqul Islam Khan, Director at Department of Immigration and Passports, on charge of amassing wealth illegally. Security Services Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the suspension on Sunday (March 9). A notification was issued in this regard on Sunday,said Director General at the Department of Immigration and Passports Maj Gen Nurul Anwar. Toufiqul Islam ...

Ingredients: * 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped) * ¼ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste) * 1 tsp lemon juice * 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional) * 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold) * 2 tbsp powdered sugar * 1 tsp gelatin powder (or agar-agar for a vegetarian option) * 2 tbsp water Method: 1. Prepare the Strawberry ...

The UK government is ending funding for Islamophobia reporting service Tell Mama, The Guardian reported on Saturday. The project, founded in 2012, is now facing closure weeks after it reported a record number of anti-Muslim hate incidents across the country. Since its launch, Tell Mama has been wholly funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The ministry ...

New research suggests that having walnuts for breakfast may enhance brain function throughout the day. In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Reading discovered that consuming a generous handful of walnuts (50g) mixed with muesli and yoghurt led to quicker reaction times during the day and improved memory later, compared to a calorie-matched breakfast without nuts. Published this ...

Consumer prices in China fell for the first time since January 2024, according to official data released on Sunday, as the country’s efforts to revive domestic spending continue to face challenges. The consumer price index (CPI), a key inflation indicator, dropped by 0.7 percent year-on-year in February, as per data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marked a ...

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has commented that the change in government in Bangladesh could lead to a change in Dhaka’s relations with India. “Because as far as I am concerned, I am very clear, the present military to military relationship is very strong. And, we exchanging note on regular basis, to avoid any kind of a misgiving,” he ...

Several Bangladeshi firms have signed agreements with Starlink to facilitate the establishment of ground earth stations in the country, according to a press release from the Chief Adviser’s Office. A team from the US-based telecommunications service provider is currently visiting Bangladesh to assess potential locations. Discussions are ongoing regarding site selection, with some firms offering their own properties and others ...

India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has reaffirmed India’s commitment to maintaining a strong relationship with Bangladesh and stated that India always aims for strong ties with its neighbors. He made these remarks during an exclusive interview with Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) on Monday. “We always strive to maintain good relations with our neighbors because, as former Prime Minister Atal Bihari ...