A boat carrying 37 undocumented migrants believed to be from Indonesia sank off Pangkor island on Malaysia’s west coast, leaving 14 people still missing, maritime authorities said. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Perak said it was alerted early Monday by a local fisherman who found the survivors floating at sea. “Initial investigations… found that the total number of ...

UK leader Keir Starmer swept to power promising to end years of chaos in British politics, but numerous policy U-turns, controversies and rock-bottom poll ratings see him teetering on the precipice. In his first speech as prime minister on 5 July, 2024, Starmer promised a government of “service” that would “tread more lightly” on people’s lives following 14 years of ...

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday vowed to prove his doubters wrong and stem mounting calls for him to step down after disastrous local and regional elections for his ruling Labour party. But more than 60 of Labour’s 403 MPs asked him to step down, unconvinced by his pledge to make the party bolder and better to assuage disgruntled ...

When the summer heat peaks, keeping your body energised, hydrated, and protected becomes a top priority. While the word ‘superfood’ often conjures up expensive, exotic items found only in speciality health food stores, some of the most potent nutritional powerhouses are actually budget-friendly staples available at any local market. Here are five affordable, locally accessible superfoods to help you stay ...

Sylhet authorities have set an ambitious target to plant 10 lakh saplings in a single day as part of a nationwide environmental and water management initiative. Administrator of Sylhet City Corporation, Abdul Qayyum Chowdhury, said the government has undertaken large-scale canal excavation and tree plantation programs as priority projects. He made the remarks at a meeting held on Sunday at ...

Bangladesh has recorded 50,500 suspected measles cases so far, with 1,341 new infections reported in the past 24 hours, the authorities said on Monday. The country also recorded 350 deaths with measles-like symptoms, including six fatalities in a 24-hour span, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) bulletin. The DGHS said that since 15 March, the total number ...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam emphasised on the “zero tolerance” commitment of the government toward illegal migration during a meeting on migration & mobility- Bangladesh situation held at the state guest house Padma on Monday. The meeting was held in the background of recent deaths of Bangladeshis on the Mediterranean sea- a dangerous route taken by the ...

Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) President AHM Shafiquzzaman has expressed concern over the difficulties entrepreneurs face in operating businesses in Bangladesh, saying the current environment creates numerous obstacles for investors and discourages fair and transparent business practices. “There is no scope for doing business honestly in the country,” he said. Speaking at an event attended by business representatives and members ...

Dhaka University Assistant Proctor Shehreen Amin Monami resigned from her administrative post on Monday. Her departure follows the recent resignation of the university’s Proctor, Prof Saifuddin Ahmed. Monami confirmed her decision in a social media post on Monday morning, stating she has officially stepped down from her duties. Reflecting on her seven-year teaching career across Bangladesh University of Professionals, Jagannath ...

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, held a courtesy meeting with Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Country Director Jihoon Kim at the Secretariat in Dhaka on Monday morning. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the progress of ongoing development projects being implemented jointly by Bangladesh and KOICA, future plans, and various issues relating ...