Doctors are renewing warnings about the risks energy drinks pose to children and teenagers, citing their high caffeine content and potential to cause serious health problems. The warning comes after a newly formed coalition of doctors urged the Big 12 Conference to pause its sponsorship deal with Monster Energy and called on the NCAA to review energy drink marketing aimed ...

The euro fell 0.6% against the US dollar to $1.1164 on Monday (October 5), its lowest level since March 2025, amid concerns over Europe’s public finances and political uncertainty. The decline was driven mainly by growing concerns over France’s fiscal situation and fears that economic pressure could spread to other highly indebted eurozone countries, according to Anadolu. The euro came ...

Bangladesh Ambassador to Greece Nahida Rahman Shumona has highlighted the implementation challenges of the Greece-Bangladesh labour mobility agreement, under which up to 4,000 Bangladeshi workers can enter Greece annually, saying fewer than 500 have arrived over the past two years due to procedural obstacles. She made the remarks as a keynote speaker at a high-level session titled “The Diplomatic Perspective: ...

The government is working to ensure teachers receive due respect, recognition and professional benefits, said Primary and Mass Education Minister of State Bobby Hajjaj. He made the remarks while speaking at an event marking World Teachers’ Day at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on Monday. Hajjaj said improving the education system is essential for national development and teachers play ...

A Dhaka court on Monday denied bail to actor Ashraful Haque Don, who is currently in custody in connection with the murder case of popular film actor Salman Shah. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Monjurul Islam passed the order in the afternoon after hearing a bail petition filed by Don’s lawyer, Mofizul Islam. During the hearing, the defence argued that Don is ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman honoured more than 100 distinguished teachers on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day on Monday. He handed over the honours at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium around noon. Each recipient received Tk 200,000 and a crest in recognition of their contributions to education. Education Minister and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milan chaired ...

British High Commissioner Sarah Cook met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday (October 4), discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties between Bangladesh and the UK. The courtesy meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat. The two sides discussed the overall state of Bangladesh-UK relations and various issues of mutual interest. They emphasised ...

The price of a 12kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder has risen to 1,837 for October, according to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC). BERC announced the new price on Sunday (October 4), raising it by 252 from the September price of 1,585. The new price will be effective from Sunday (October 4). In September, BERC had reduced the price ...

Bangladeshi film “Roid” has won three awards at the 12th edition of the Mosaic International Film Festival in Canada. Nazifa Tushi won the Best Actress award for her performance as “Sadhur Bou” in the film. “Roid” also won the Best Cinematography and Best Music awards at the festival. The international jury recognised Tushi for her performance in the film. Joaher ...

Sufi poets once described Bengal’s finest fabric, muslin, as “woven air”, so precious it was accessible only to royalty. Centuries later, that ethereal quality found new expression on the runway, where designer Maheen Khan presented her Spring/Summer 2027 Sufi Collection at London Fashion Week, transforming this delicate textile heritage and spiritual traditions into contemporary fashion. Khan introduces a collection rooted ...