The first case of the new mpox variant has been detected in Germany, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health said on Tuesday, adding that it viewed the risk to the wider population as low. In a statement, the institute said an infection caused by the new variant, which had been acquired abroad, was detected on Oct. 18. It ...

Bangladesh has urged the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to address the restrictions on visa issues including pending employment visa applications, ensuring smoother mobility for the workforce. Bangladesh also highlighted the significant reforms being undertaken by the interim government, aimed at fostering political and economic stability and growth across various sectors. Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin discussed these issues when UAE ...

Police have arrested former lawmaker Barrister Sayedul Haque Sumon from Mirpur in the capital. Sumon was arrested from his sister’s residence early Tuesday by members from Mirpur Model Police Station. He has been taken to Pallabi Police Station as there was no proper facility to keep an accused in Mirpur Police Station which was damaged in an arson attack during ...

Defying the Bangladesh spinners, South Africa bolstered its chance to take an absolute domination of the first cricket Test against Bangladesh, thanks to a resolute batting effort of Kyle Verreynne at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Verreynne got ably support from Wiaan Mulder as the duo shared 119-run for the seventh wicket stand to help South Africa extend its ...

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has urged the people to refrain from creating any further controversy surrounding the resignation of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. This appeal comes in light of a media campaign quoting the President, which has resulted in widespread confusion among citizens regarding the circumstances of Hasina’s departure, according to a press release of the President’s Press Wing on ...

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Monday said President Mohammed Shahabuddin has made self-contradictory statement while saying he does not have the resignation letter of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. “The president himself in his address to the nation in presence of the chiefs of the three forces at 11.20 pm on August 5 had said ...

Ingredients: v Rui fish – 5 pieces v Potatoes – 2 medium-sized v Tomatoes – 2, sliced v Chopped onion – 3 tbsps v Green chilies, sliced – 5 to 7 v Turmeric powder – 1 tsp v Chili powder – 1 tsp v Cumin powder – 1 tsp v Salt – to taste v Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp ...

Police have recovered the body of a caretaker from a farm of a former government secretary at Kulaura upazila Moulvibazar on Monday. The discovery of the body of Birendra Malakar Suku, 40, son of late Dhirendra Malakar, was made on Monday morning at the farm owned by ex-secretary Mikail Shipar at Hossainpur under Bhatera union. However, the authorities have yet ...

Bangladesh recorded $1.53 billion in remittances during the first 19 days of October 2024, as reported by Bangladesh Bank. This translates to an impressive daily average of $87 million, showcasing a robust inflow. When compared to September’s figures, which totaled $1.47 billion for the same timeframe, October has demonstrated a noteworthy increase in remittance contributions. Analyzing the sources of these ...

The government has appointed journalist Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey as an ambassador of Bangladesh mission abroad with the rank of senior secretary for three years. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Monday. According to the notification, Ansarey is appointed on the condition of severing all ties with any profession, business, government or semi-government organization for ...