Izzy, who is 18 and works at McDonald’s, says she is still witnessing “disgusting behaviour”, months after the BBC revealed sexual abuse claims at the fast food chain. She is one of more than 160 people who have approached the BBC with allegations after our investigation. They include claims of sexual assault, harassment, racism and bullying. McDonald’s said it was ...

A diabetes medicine dubbed the “King Kong” of weight loss jabs has been approved in the UK for treating obesity. Mounjaro, or tirzepatide, makes you feel fuller so you eat less. In trials, people on it have lost a fifth of their body weight and UK regulators now say it is safe and effective enough to be sold and prescribed ...

A Palestinian doctor who graduated from a prestigious UK Foreign Office scholarship scheme is feared to have been killed along with most of his family in an Israeli air strike in Gaza, colleagues say. Dr Maisara Al Rayyes, 30, was photographed with Foreign Secretary James Cleverly after meeting him alongside other graduates of the programme two months ago. He was ...

Advocate Tamanna Ferdous has been relieved from the post of assistant attorney general for slapping and humiliating her collegue. The Solicitor Wing under the Law and Justice Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued a notice in this regard on Thurday at the directive of the President. Earlier, on October 9 last assistant attorney general Tamanna ...

The US State Department has termed the threat to beat US Ambassador to Dhaka Peter Haas ‘deeply unhelpful’. Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the State Department, Vedant Patel, made the remark while replying to a query from a journalist at a regular briefing on Wednesday. Mujibul Huque Chowdhury, Chambal union parishad chairman and Union Awami League convener under Banshkhali upazila in ...

Grameen Telecom boss and Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus has appeared before a court to defend himself in a case tied to the violation of labour laws. He arrived at the Srama Bhaban in Dhaka around Thursday noon and reached the court on the sixth floor of the building as the elevator has been out of service for several months, ...

We all aspire to have long, vibrant, and healthy hair, capable of being styled in various ways to enhance our daily appearance. However, environmental factors like pollution and dust can take a toll on our hair, leaving it looking lifeless, brittle, and lackluster. While our lifestyles and daily exposure to pollutants play a significant role in our hair’s health, the ...

Habiganj Correspondent : Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori visited Habiganj to attend the inauguration ceremony of the project for construction of a community skill development center in Habiganj district provided to the NGO “Community Initiative Society (CIS)” by the government of Japan through the Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGHSP). The project is expected to provide vocational ...

In the dynamic world of culinary arts, crafting a menu is not just about listing dishes; it’s a delicate art that involves a chef’s meticulous planning and strategic thinking. Here, we delve into the essential elements that make up the art of menu planning explained by Chef Vishwanath Narake : Understanding the Business Landscape: A chef’s first canvas is the ...

Thirteen arson attacks have been reported across the country from 6am on Wednesday to  9am on Thursday during the ongoing 48-hour blockade. Of these, five arson attacks were reported in Dhaka City Corporation areas, three in Gazipur, one in Khagrachhari, one in Bogura, two in Barishal and Barguna, and one in Noakhali, said Talha Bin Jasim, station officer of Fire ...