Professor Dr Muhammad Zafar Iqbal has been declared a persona non grata by the anti-quota protesters at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet. The students demanding quota reform in government jobs announced this at Goalchattar of the university around 2:30pm on Wednesday. Asadullah Al Galib, Coordinator of Anti-Discriminatory Movement at SUST, said anyone who will oppose their ...

The summer heat can take a toll on our health. But some foods, fruits, and drinks can help us stay energised. One such beverage, which content creator Arti Sahani swears by, is anjeer or fig shake. “A power-packed shake that is full of nutrients, good health, and great for when you want instant energy on the go. Super simple, super ...

Women in England could soon be offered a DIY cervical screening test on the NHS, according to new guidelines. Research suggests that at-home tests could prompt an additional 400,000 women annually to undergo screening, with hopes that this initiative could increase participation rates. Nearly a third of women in England, particularly those who are younger, from minority ethnic backgrounds and ...

FIFA said on Wednesday it was opening an investigation into racist chants by Argentina players after they won the Copa America. “FIFA is aware of a video circulating on social media and the incident is being looked into,” a spokesperson for world football’s governing body said, AFP reports. They added: “FIFA strongly condemns any form of discrimination by anyone including ...

Even a few days ago, in wholesale markets of the town, each kg of green chilli and tomato was sold at between Tk55-60 and Tk70-80 respectively. But last week, green chilli was sold at between Tk250-300, while tomato at Tk80-90 in wholesale markets. The same green chilli and tomato is now sold at Tk400 and Tk140, respectively. Prices of all ...

HSBC on Wednesday named chief financial officer Georges Elhedery as the bank’s next chief executive. The new boss will take the helm on September 2, the bank said, as it looks to push on with a transformation undertaken by current CEO Noel Quinn, who announced his shock retirement in April, reports AFP. “I am delighted to confirm Georges as the ...

All government primary schools under eight city corporation areas of the country have been declared closed for an indefinite period. According to a press release, signed by Mahbubur Rahman Tuhin, senior information officer of the ministry, academic activities at all government primary schools and other primary schools and learning centres run by Shishu Kallyan Trust and Bureau of Non-Formal Education ...

Former President of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) Rownakul Islam Shraban and seven others were arrested along with several crude bombs form BNP’s Nayapaltan Central Office early Wednesday, said Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). They were arrested during a raid at Nayapaltan BNP office hours after violent clashes between quota reformists, police and Chhatra League activists across the ...

The anti-quota students will hold gayebana namaz-e-janaza on Wednesday afternoon for the students, who were killed in violence during the movement on Monday. The coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement announced the programme around 12:30am on Wednesday. The janaza and funeral procession will be held at 2pm at the feet of Raju Memorial Sculpture area on Dhaka University. The coordinators ...

Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s next two Major League Soccer matches after injuring his right ankle in Argentina’s Copa America final triumph, Miami coach Gerardo Martino said Tuesday. The 37-year-old Argentine star went down in the 64th minute of a 1-0 victory over Colombia, hobbling off the field with cameras showing a huge swollen ankle, AFP reports. Messi is ...