The first case of the new mpox variant has been detected in Germany, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health said on Tuesday, adding that it viewed the risk to the wider population as low. In a statement, the institute said an infection caused by the new variant, which had been acquired abroad, was detected on Oct. 18. It ...

Ingredients: v Rui fish – 5 pieces v Potatoes – 2 medium-sized v Tomatoes – 2, sliced v Chopped onion – 3 tbsps v Green chilies, sliced – 5 to 7 v Turmeric powder – 1 tsp v Chili powder – 1 tsp v Cumin powder – 1 tsp v Salt – to taste v Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp ...

Police have recovered the body of a caretaker from a farm of a former government secretary at Kulaura upazila Moulvibazar on Monday. The discovery of the body of Birendra Malakar Suku, 40, son of late Dhirendra Malakar, was made on Monday morning at the farm owned by ex-secretary Mikail Shipar at Hossainpur under Bhatera union. However, the authorities have yet ...

Bangladesh recorded $1.53 billion in remittances during the first 19 days of October 2024, as reported by Bangladesh Bank. This translates to an impressive daily average of $87 million, showcasing a robust inflow. When compared to September’s figures, which totaled $1.47 billion for the same timeframe, October has demonstrated a noteworthy increase in remittance contributions. Analyzing the sources of these ...

Orange farming has received a shuttering blow in Juri upazila of Moulvibazar district this season thanks to widespread outbreak of a certain type of disease in recent weeks. Prospect for a good yield started diminishing at the time when the farmers were preparing to harvest the pricey fruit, insiders said. Upazilas like Juri, Kulaura and Srimangal in Moulvibazar district are ...

The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) hosted a high-profile luncheon meeting at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, focusing on the theme of “Sustainable Energy for Bangladesh.” The event, held on October 20, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the country’s energy challenges and explore potential solutions. The meeting featured Chief Guest Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, ...

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health and in Bangladesh, this vulnerability is exacerbated by delayed diagnoses, malnutrition, and limited access to healthcare. To address TB, especially among children, the icddr,b-led USAID’s Alliance for Combating Tuberculosis in Bangladesh (ACTB) Activity, in partnership with Prothom Alo, launched the Health Olympiad 2024 in May as a student engagement initiative. The event concluded on ...

Ingredients: v    Medium-sized Rui fish head – 1 piece v    Chopped onion – 3 tbsps v    Sliced green chilies – 7 pieces v    Moong dal (yellow lentils) – 1 cup v    Chili powder – 1 tsp v    Cumin powder – 1 tsp v    Turmeric powder – 1 tsp v    Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp v    Salt – to taste v    ...

The interim government will procure 55 lakh litres of soybean oil for the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) which will cost some Tk 87 crore. Each litre of soybean oil will be bought at Tk 157.90. This time Tk 7.50 more will have to pay for each litre compared to the price at which the Awami League government last procured ...

A 15-year-old boy died from electrocution in  Akhalia area of Noyabazar in Sylhet on Saturday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Rudra Das, son of Amarchan Das, a resident of Manik Mia’s Colony in Noyabazar. Jalalabad Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Harunur Rashid confirmed the matter. According to police, Rudra worked as a battery-operated van driver. Around 3 pm, while ...