Four people died and two were injured in a gas line explosion at the Akij Venture Limited factory in Bahubal upazila of Habiganj district on Tuesday morning. The deceased were identified as engineer Md Riaz Uddin, Mizan Gazi and Mahfuz, both residents of Chandpur. The identity of the fourth victims has not yet been confirmed. According to officer-in-charge of Bahubal ...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS and obesity are more likely to have smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). PCOS is a hormonal illness that affects one out of every eight women. Male sex hormone levels are often ...

As winter rolls in, the fashion-conscious youth in Bangladesh are gearing up to make a statement, blending warmth and style. Popular lifestyle brands in the country are redefining winter wardrobes with collections that bring Western fashion trends to the forefront, offering a perfect balance of comfort and contemporary design. Men’s winter fashion this season highlights a rugged yet polished look, ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday (December 31) paid a profound tribute to former United States President and fellow Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter, who died on Saturday. The Chief Adviser placed a wreath at the portrait of the late president and wrote a condolence message in the condolence book opened at the US Embassy in Dhaka at 11.45am. US ...

The March for Unity has demanded of the interim government demanding quick trial of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina bringing her to the country from India as early as possible. It also issued an ultimatum to the interim government to declare a ‘Proclamation of July Uprising’ by January 15 next. The March for Unity also demanded quick trial of July ...

The environment ministry conducts the mobile courts on new year’s eve. This initiative was taken to prevent the use of firecrackers and sky lanterns, said Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan. “I specially requested to media to give a scoll on television in this regard. No use of fireworks or crackers today. The mobile courts will vigilance from the evening onwards.” The ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday paid rich tributes to former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away last week. Prof Yunus visited the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, where he placed floral wreaths before a portrait of the late Indian leader, reports UNB. He also wrote a message of condolence in the book opened at the High ...

The Prithimpasha Zamindar estate, steeped in history and folklore, became a major attraction in Moulvibazar’s Kulaura upazila. With its rich heritage dating back several centuries, the estate stands as a symbol of the grandeur of Bengal’s zamindari era. Locally known as Prithimpasha Nawab Bari, this historical site draws visitors from across the country, especially during the Muharram season when thousands ...

Syria’s new rulers have appointed Maysaa Sabrine, formerly a deputy governor of the Syrian central bank, to lead the institution as the first woman to do so in its more than 70-year history, a senior Syrian official said. Sabrine, a longtime central bank official mostly focused on oversight of the country’s banking sector, did not immediately respond to a request ...

Both students and people from different place have started thronging at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital to join the ‘March for Unity’ programme, called by the Anti-discrimination Student Movement. Several hundred of people were found already there around 10:30AM. Students, chanting various slogans against autocracy, arrived in a procession carrying banners. The stage setup activities are being going ...