Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Mahfuj Alam has said the government plans to expand facilities for newspapers and private television channels, urging media owners to enhance the welfare and benefits of journalists accordingly. He made the remarks while speaking at the “Meet the Reporters” programme organized by Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (DRU) at its Shafiqul Kabir Auditorium in the capital on ...

Lebanon’s health ministry said on Sunday that Israeli strikes on the country’s south and east had killed three people, despite an ongoing ceasefire deal, as Israel claimed it had targeted two members of Iran-backed Hezbollah. Officials said one person had been killed in an “Israeli enemy strike” on a car in Naqoura, in Tyre province, while another strike on a ...

A Bangladeshi youth was shot dead by Indian Khasias near Dona border in Sylhet’s Kanaighat upazila on Sunday. Shakil Ahmed, 25, son of Shamsul Haque from Madarpur village under Dona union, was reportedly cutting grass near pillar number 1334 when the attackers suddenly opened fire, leaving him critically injured. Local residents rescued him, but he died en route to Kanaighat ...

Bangladesh added two more bronze medals to their tally at the ongoing SAFF Athletics Championship in Ranchi, India on Sunday night. Both medals came from the 4x400m relay events in the men’s and women’s categories. In the men’s 4x400m relay, the Bangladeshi quartet of Masud Rana, Tareq, Nazimul Hasan Rony and Lusad Islam clocked 3 minutes 15 seconds to secure ...

The number of SIM cards registered under an individual’s name will be reduced ahead of the national election, said Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday. While speaking at a meeting of the 15th Advisory Committee, he said, “One person often commits a crime using another person’s SIM card. As a result, the real culprit remains ...

The election for the Sylhet Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), has been suspended just five days ahead of the scheduled date. The deferral was announced today (26 October) in a letter signed by Chowdhury Samia Yasmin, deputy secretary of the Commerce Organisation-1 branch of the Ministry of Commerce. The letter instructs the SCCI to re-verify its membership list and ...

Inspired by Japanese lifestyle, the clothing brand ‘MICLO’ aims to provide high-quality and stylish apparel at an affordable price. ‘MICLO Bangladesh’ is committed to making fashion accessible while maintaining superior standards. MICLO Bangladesh inaugurated its 16th outlet at Banasree area On October 10.The new branch was officially opened by A.H.M. Ariful Kabir, Director of MICLO Bangladesh, along with senior officials ...

Hollywood star Dakota Johnson is set to make her feature directorial debut with A Tree is Blue, written by and reportedly featuring her Cha Cha Real Smooth co-star Vanessa Burghardt. According to The Hollywood Reporter, singer Charli XCX and actress Jessica Alba are in talks to join the project, which is expected to begin production next month in Los Angeles. ...

For many Bangladeshi patients, a cancer diagnosis often means searching for more than just treatment. They look for advanced expertise, a personalised approach and a care team that truly understands their journey. At Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital (APSH) in Malaysia, Consultant Clinical Oncologist Dr Azura Deniel delivers advanced cancer treatment with a personal approach that blends medical expertise with genuine ...

Former US vice president Kamala Harris has suggested she may “possibly” run for president again, in remarks made during a British television interview previewed on Saturday. Harris, who stepped in as the Democratic presidential nominee in 2024 after Joe Biden withdrew but ultimately lost to Donald Trump, told the BBC she has not yet decided on another White House bid. ...