At least 18 people were killed in a stampede at a rail station in New Delhi in India, according to an official report on Sunday. The incident occurred late Saturday as thousands of people were waiting to board trains heading to the Maha Kumbh Hindu festival in northern India. The bodies of the victims were taken to the Lok Nayak ...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Saturday that Europe “must take on a greater role in NATO” and work with the United States to “secure Ukraine’s future”. His comments came ahead of an expected gathering of European leaders in Paris on Monday, although France has yet to confirm the meeting. Starmer will attend the get-together if it goes ahead, a ...

As summer approaches, the rising heat and humidity can take a toll on our bodies. To stay healthy and refreshed during this season, it’s essential to adjust our diet. Here are some summer-friendly foods and tips to help you beat the heat and maintain your well-being: 1. Stay Hydrated: During summer, excessive sweating can lead to dehydration and weakness. To ...

Diabetes is a chronic disease that involves an elevated level of blood sugar. It has a high risk of causing heart disease due to the effects of high blood sugar levels, which damage blood vessels and nerves controlling the heart. This damage makes it more likely for plaque to build up in the arteries (atherosclerosis), increasing the risk of heart ...

Head of the US Department of Government Efficiency and owner of satellite internet service provider Starlink, Elon Musk, has expressed his enthusiasm for launching Starlink, his satellite-based internet service, in Bangladesh. The development came after Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser posted on X yesterday: “Had a great meeting with Mr. @elonmusk. We agreed to work together and hope to launch Starlink in ...

A case has been filed against NASSA Group Chairman Nazrul Islam Mazumder by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for allegedly acquiring illegal assets worth more than Tk781.31 crore. ACC Director General M Akhtar Hossain confirmed the matter and said that Assistant Director Mohammad Shahjahan Miraj lodged the case with the ACC’s Integrated District Office, Dhaka-1. The charges against Nazrul have been ...

Police verification will no longer be required for passport, said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday. “Why should police verification be necessary for a passport? A passport is one of my fundamental right as a citizen. Police will judge separately whether I am a thief or a dacoit. The birth certificate I received, was not issued through police verification.” ...

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Tohidul Hussain on Sunday joined the two-day Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat and shared stage with India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar along with Foreign Ministers of the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Oman, Iran and others. Foreign Affairs Adviser Hossain, who reached Muscat from Dubai, and his Indian counterpart Jaishankar are likely to hold a ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday inaugurated three-day Deputy Commissioner (DC) Conference. Around 10:30AM, the Chief Adviser inaugurated the programme at the Shapla Hall of the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO) at Tejgaon. This year, a total of 353 proposals are scheduled for discussion in the conference. The development of law enforcement’s situation is going to be the highest priorities.

The interim government has officially entered its second phase, marking a significant milestone with the commencement of the National Consensus Commission’s discussions with political parties regarding the future of Bangladesh, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam announced Saturday. Speaking to reporters outside the Foreign Service Academy during the Asr prayer break on Saturday, Alam described the day as “historic,” emphasizing ...