Sharing an idea of greater electricity connectivity in the region, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday called for creating a South Asian grid to share the hydroelectricity generated by Nepal and Bhutan. “Bangladesh can easily bring hydroelectricity from Nepal as it is only 40 miles from Bangladesh. Nepalese hydroelectricity will also be cheap,” Professor Yunus said, adding Bangladesh, India, ...

Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, will lead a new US “government efficiency” group tasked with cutting federal waste, as the Republican president-elect added a series of seasoned figures and hard-liners to his incoming administration. Musk became a key ally to Trump during his campaign, reportedly spending well over $100 million to help the Republican ...

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced the schedule for the 11th season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), set to commence on December 30, 2024. This thrilling cricket tournament will feature seven competitive teams: Dhaka Capitals, Chittagong Kings, Durbar Rajshahi, Fortune Barishal, Khulna Tigers, Rangpur Riders, and Sylhet Strikers. The high-stakes season will unfold over six weeks, culminating in ...

A writ petition was filed on Wednesday with the concerned branch of the High Court seeking necessary directives to cancel all power agreements with Adani Group of India. Supreme Court lawyer Barrister M Abdul Qaiyum lodged the writ with the court today. Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debashish Roy Chowdhury will hear the petition. On November 6, Abdul Qaiyum served a ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said credit is a human right as it relates to the livelihood of people. “You cannot establish the right of livelihood without ensuring the right to credit,” he said while speaking at a sidelines event at the COP29 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, according to a message received in Dhaka. Bangladesh and ...

Chic Wings (BD) Lingerie Co Limited, a Singapore-China-owned company, is set to invest $18 million to establish a garments manufacturing industry in the BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ). The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) signed an agreement with the company to this effect at the BEPZA Complex in Dhaka on Tuesday. In the presence of BEPZA Executive Chairman Maj ...

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam on Tuesday said there is no pressure of the government on the mass media and country’s media should focus on objective news with courage taking the advantage of the prevailing freedom of expression. “The people are constantly being misled by rumors and misinformation as the correct information is not being widely disseminated. The ...

Ahmed Eltayeb, the Grand Imam of the Al-Azhar Al Sharif, on Tuesday said Bangladesh would prosper and grow under the leadership of the country’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, reports BSS. The head of one of the most respected Islamic religious institutions also invited Prof Yunus to deliver a speech at the millennium-old institution, saying the Al-Azhar University would announce ...

Thirty-five people were killed and 43 others injured when a car rammed into a crowd in China’s Zhuhai City on Monday, official media reported on Tuesday, report news agencies. Zhuhai is currently hosting China’s prestigious airshow. While the details of the incident have not yet been released, the state-run Xinhua news agency said that 35 people were killed and 43 ...

The pandemic lockdown took a heavy toll on our mental and emotional health, but Sonia Hossain, a passionate dancer, turned to movement as her path to healing. Now, she’s sharing that path with others, using dance and yoga as tools for well-being and resilience. In this interview with Star Lifestyle, Sonia shares her journey from casual dancer to certified Zumba ...