Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time for joy, celebration, and family gatherings. This vibrant festival, however, often revolves around sweets, rich feasts, and treats that can be challenging for individuals living with diabetes. The confluence of tradition and indulgence during Diwali can present a formidable hurdle for maintaining optimal blood sugar levels. Fortunately, with careful planning and mindfulness, ...

This year, The House of Suntory, the Founding House of Japanese Whisky, celebrates its 100th anniversary of whisky innovation: a major milestone not only for Suntory’s history but for Japanese spirits culture. In honor of its centennial, it unveiled limited-edition whiskies in Mumbai, India, that showcase the unparalleled Japanese craftsmanship synonymous with Suntory’s whisky distilleries and their art of meticulous ...

Amid the ongoing workers’ protest, garment factory owners have proposed a minimum wage of Tk 12,500 for workers. Siddiqur Rahman, the owners’ representative on the wage board and former BGMEA president, informed the journalists about the proposal after a meeting of the Minimum Wage Board. The hour-long meeting started at 12:20pm on Tuesday. The workers are demanding up to Tk ...

The Election Commission (EC) has withheld the gazette of the results of by-elections in just concluded two parliamentary constituencies — Lakshmipur-3 and Brahmanbaria-2 — in the wake of allegations of irregularities, vote rigging and putting seals on ‘Boat’ symbol in ballot papers. Addressing a press conference at the Election Commission office at Agargaon in the capital on Tuesday (November 7) ...

Amidst speculations that he may quit BNP, party vice-chairman Maj (Retd) Hafizuddin Ahmed has said BNP must participate in the next national election under the mediation of the international community. He, however, said he is still observing the political situation and he will go abroad for treatment as he is sick. “BNP should go to polls with the mediation of ...

Right-handed batter Anamul Haque Bijoy has made a call in Bangladesh’s squad ahead of the last game against Australia in the World Cup on November 11 after skipper Shakib Al Hasan was ruled out of the tournament. The team management is bringing Bijoy to India’s Pune as a replacement for the ace all-rounder. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina On Monday called upon the global leaders for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza stopping illegal occupation. “I call upon all parties to ensure humanitarian access and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. I urge world leaders to end this dreadful war, collective punishment, and illegal occupation,” she said. She was addressing the opening session of “International Conference ...

Afghanistan (AFG) and Australia (AUS) will square off in the 39th match of the ongoing ODI World Cup. The match will be contested at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, November 7. Afghanistan are coming off three consecutive wins, beating Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Netherlands and are currently standing sixth in the ODI World Cup points table. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side ...

Bangladesh have at last managed to seal a victory over Sri Lanka in the 38th game in the World Cup after a lot of drama in Delhi. The Tigers beat Sri Lanka by three wickets with 53 balls remaining despite facing a sudden collapse in the middle and lower-middle order at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. That was Bangladesh’s ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also the president of the Awami League, will officially kick off her party’s campaigning for the upcoming 12th parliamentary election through a rally in Sylhet, the party’s General Secretary Obaidul Quader said today. “Sheikh Hasina acknowledges the contribution of Sylhet’s expatriates to the country’s economy,” Quader, who is also the road transport and bridges minister, said ...