Shahrin Tasnim Oishi, a resident of Bohula village in Habiganj Sadar upazila, aspires to make a significant impact through her education, despite the financial struggles her family faces, with her father being the sole provider for their large household. Oishi, who has five siblings, now hopes to contribute to the family’s finances alongside her father, having received sewing training and ...

Editor of the daily Amar Desh, Dr Mahmudur Rahman feels that the “ghosts of Fascism” are still roaming around us. He expressed his determination to fight against them while urging the government to support the press. “We must fight against these ghosts of Fascism. The government must support the press so it can present the truth.” He made these remarks ...

Mayonnaise is a beloved condiment. From kebabs to French fries, mayonnaise is a dear dip, and most of us cannot do without it. But, when not preserved properly, mayonnaise can lead to a number of food-borne diseases. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dietician Vaishali Verma, Consultant- Nutrition and Dietetics pronounced, “There are several varieties available in the market, including: ...

Measles cases have surged globally, with an estimated 10.3 million infections reported in 2023, a 20% increase from the previous year, according to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The surge is primarily attributed to insufficient immunization coverage worldwide. Despite the availability of a highly effective vaccine, more ...

Finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has said although the interim government inherited high inflationary trend from the previous regime, stability has been restored due to various steps of the government. “The previous situation now does not exist as stability has been restored although not fully. Earlier, the economy became sloth, but now it’s not sloth rather moving forward. When anything ...

Members of the Tablighi Jamaat faction, led by Indian preacher Muhammad Saad Kandhalvi, took over the management duties of Kakrail Mosque on Friday from their rival faction, led by senior cleric Zubair Ahmed, for two-week. According to police, followers of Maulana Saad entered the mosque and took over management duties reportedly on the basis of a mutual agreement. Meanwhile, Maulana ...

The Bangladesh Army has issued a warning against the fraudulent activities using its name in jhut (unused fabric from garment factories) business. In a media release, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) made the call on Friday morning. “It has been noticed that some unscrupulous individuals and vested quarters have been using the names of army officers to take proprietary control ...

Additional police have been deployed at Kakrail in Dhaka on Friday morning to avoid any untoward situation amid increasing tension between the followers of the two Tablighi Jamaat factions. Sohel Rana, additional deputy commissioner (Ramna zone) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said they have strengthened the security measures in the adjoining areas, through no incident of violence has been reported so ...

Police took custody of Golam Kibria Tipu, general secretary of Dhaka metropolitan unit Swechasebak League, voluntary wing of Awami League, on Friday after locals detained him from his hideout in Dakshin Keraniganj of the capital. Officer-in-Charge of Dakshin Keraniganj police station Mazharul Islam said locals detained Kinria from Bir Baghoir area on Thursday night and handed him over to police. ...

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has reduced the price of 22 carat gold by Tk 1,680 to Tk 1,34,509 per bhori. Besides, 21-carat gold was cut by Tk 1,580 to 1,28,397 a bhori (11.664 grams), 18-carat by Tk 1,364 to Tk 1,10,062, and gold of traditional method by Tk 1,178 to Tk 90,233 respectively, BAJUS said in a statement on ...