The internet shutdown in July-August was not an accident, it was ordered by the then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, confessed former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak during an interrogation. Chief prosecutor Tajul Islam informed this to reporters at the tribunal on Thursday. “They tried to cover up the genocide that took place in the July-August by shutting down ...

The United States has welcomed the interim government’s election plan and said that they would advocate for “free and fair” elections conducted in a “peaceful” manner. “So we welcome steps that have been taken by this interim government of Bangladesh to prepare for elections that ultimately will allow the Bangladeshi people to choose their own government representatives,” said Principal Deputy ...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended the decision to reject compensation for women hit by changes to the state pension age, arguing that the taxpayer “simply can’t afford the tens of billions of pounds” in payments. He added that “90% of those impacted knew about the changes that were taking place”. However, during Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir was repeatedly ...

The UK inflation rate has gone up for the second month in a row, with prices rising at their fastest pace since March. Inflation hit 2.6% in the year to November, according to official figures. Fuel and clothing were among the main drivers behind the rise. Increasing ticket prices for gigs and plays were also a factor. Analysts say the ...

The Bangladesh Probashi Kallyan Parishad (BPKP) celebrated Bangladesh’s Victory Day at the historic Guildhall in the City of London, marking the pivotal day of 16 December 1971 when Bangladesh secured its independence. Hosted by Cllr Munsur Ali, Chair of the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee, the event brought together nearly fifty members and management committee representatives of BPKP for an ...

Bangladesh’s people got the opportunity to use mobile phones for the first time through Citycell. By providing the country’s people with the first mobile phone service, Citycell ushered in a new technological era. Now, Citycell wants to resume operations with modern technology. It has already applied for license. PBTL applied to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) in August to ...

The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane appeared destined for a draw after rain wiped out most of the first session of the final day Wednesday. India resumed on 252-9 in reply to the hosts’ 445 after a 10th wicket partnership between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep late Tuesday allowed them to avoid the follow-on. They were dismissed ...

Ingredients: Sponge cake chocolate: * Eggs—200g * Sugar–100g * Flour—80g * Cocoa powder—20g * Butter cream— 300g * Coffee sugar syrup—100 ml * Whipped cream—for toping * Fruit and cherries—For decoration * Couverture chocolate—for decoration Method: 1. Sieve the flour and corn flour and keep aside. Place a mixing bowl with the egg, vanilla essence and sugar 2. Put the ...

The Russian Health Ministry has announced that it has developed a cancer vaccine that will be distributed to patients free of cost in early 2025. The vaccine will reportedly be used to treat cancer patients rather than given to the public to prevent cancer. Andrey Kaprin, the General Director of the Radiology Medical Research Centre of the Russian Ministry of ...

Former state minister for home affairs Lutfozzaman Babar and six others have been acquitted in 10-truck arms haul case. They were sentenced to death in the case by a court in Chittagong in January 30, 2014. A High Court bench of Justice Mostafa Zaman and Justice Nasrin Akhter handed down the judgement on Wednesday after hearing on the appeals of ...