Saima Wazed, daughter of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned as the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Director for South-East Asia amid investigations by the WHO and Bangladeshi authorities into allegations of corruption. Wazed resigned on Wednesday (September 9), according to an exclusive report by Reuters. She took office as WHO’s regional director at the beginning of 2024 for ...

Bangladesh and Hong Kong have signed an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) to strengthen bilateral investment and protect investors and capital. The agreement was signed on Wednesday at the opening session of the 11th Belt and Road Summit 2026 in Hong Kong. Bangladesh’s Industry, Commerce and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir signed the agreement on behalf of ...

Bangladesh has sought Indonesia’s support for its bid to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and expressed readiness to pursue a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to deepen bilateral trade ties. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kobir made the requests when Indonesian Ambassador to Bangladesh Listyowati paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...

Pakistani actress Hania Aamir has expressed frustration over what she described as a recurring pattern of injustice and a lack of accountability, questioning how many more incidents people must witness before meaningful change takes place. In an emotional message shared on her Instagram Story on Tuesday, Hania said people are being forced to move on from one tragedy or injustice ...

Record rainfall has disrupted life in central Japan, with Nagoya receiving 104.5mm of rain in one hour and authorities issuing the highest Level 5 flood alert in several areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued the alert in parts of Aichi and Gifu prefectures, including Nagoya, Seto, Kasugai, Komaki, Ichinomiya, Inazawa, Kiyosu, Kitanagoya, Ama, Tajimi and Toki. Residents in affected ...

Fashion for Bangladeshi women is evolving with a strong focus on confidence, comfort and individuality. Today’s fashion-conscious women are embracing contemporary silhouettes while keeping practicality, modesty and the country’s cultural identity in mind. From smart office wear to elegant traditional outfits, the modern wardrobe offers plenty of ways to look stylish and feel empowered. One of the most popular choices ...

Police launched an investigation after a video showing a teenage girl chained around her waist and tortured over theft allegations in Sylhet. The incident occurred on Monday around 7:00 PM at the D-Block Mosque Market area in Shahparan, Sylhet city. Local residents detained the girl, alleging she attempted to steal from a shop’s cash register. Witnesses reported that locals beat ...

The Russian House in Dhaka, in cooperation with the Bangladesh International Youth Foundation (BIYF), hosted a preparatory meeting for the International Festival of Youth 2026, bringing together Bangladeshi young people interested in international youth cooperation and opportunities to participate in youth programmes in Russia. During the meeting, participants were introduced to the upcoming International Festival of Youth 2026, which will ...

Smoking may reduce the chances of conceiving for both women and men, while second-hand smoke can also pose reproductive risks, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday. In a new knowledge summary, WHO said tobacco use is associated with infertility in women and harmful effects on sperm and sexual function in men. A review of studies conducted between 2000 and ...

American Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling US Open quarter-final to reach the semi-finals. Shelton beat the Spanish star 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in a 4-hour 28-minute battle that ended at 3:33am local time on Wednesday, making it the latest finish in US Open history. Alcaraz won the opening set in a tie-break, ...