The demand for quick access to funds has increased significantly in India. Whether it is a medical expense, a home repair, higher education expenses, or an urgent family commitment, many people prefer a borrowing process that does not involve lengthy paperwork or repeated trips to the branch. Digital lending has responded to this need by making applications faster and more ...

The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Wednesday approved eight development projects involving a total estimated cost of Tk14,041.21 crore. The approved package includes three new projects and five revised ones covering integrated regional development, rural road maintenance, disaster shelters, transport infrastructure, power distribution, gas exploration and healthcare services. The approval came at an ECNEC meeting held at ...

Spain’s World Cup winners were hailed by the country’s king on Monday in Madrid after returning from the United States with the game’s most desired trophy in tow. King Felipe VI and the royal family met the Spanish delegation, led by captain Rodri and coach Luis de la Fuente, at Zarzuela Palace before the players continue their journey into the ...

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has called for stronger institutions, coordinated implementation and greater accountability to accelerate global efforts to reduce road traffic deaths and serious injuries. The minister made the call while co-chairing a multi-stakeholder panel session at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, held in recognition of Bangladesh’s leadership in improving road ...

London’s biggest employers have warned that firms across the capital are struggling to find the skills they need as artificial intelligence reshapes the job market. The plan, drawn up by an AI steering committee convened by the business group BusinessLDN and Deloitte, calls on the mayor of London, the government and businesses to do more to prepare Londoners for AI-driven ...

Superstars Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira offered a high-energy musical medley on Sunday in the first halftime show at a World Cup final. Madonna kicked off the Super Bowl-style show, one of several American elements added to this year’s tournament, with a performance of her 2000 hit single “Music.” Wearing a pink corset and sporty jacket,she emerged from the ...

At least two more children with measles symptoms have died in Sylhet. Mohammad Nur-e-Alam Shamim, assistant director of the Sylhet Directorate General of Health Services, said that they passed away at MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital and Shaheed Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital between Monday morning and Tuesday morning. The deceased 7-month-old Nusiba was the daughter of Hossain Mia of Nabiganj Upazila ...

Famous Indian television actress Jennifer Winget has got married. Winget has married Singaporean businessman William Ishmael in a private ceremony in Britain. After the marriage discussions that have been going on for a few days, Jennifer confirmed the marriage by sharing glimpses of the wedding through social media. Jennifer and William got married on 16 July in a private ceremony ...

Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced Tuesday the removal of value added tax (VAT) on UK domestic electricity bills from October, his first measure to ease the cost of living for millions of Britons. “We’re taking immediate action to cut taxes on energy bills, put more money in people’s pockets and bring back hope,” he said in a statement ...

South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Kim Ji-jun paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam on Tuesday. The meeting took place at the office of the Defence Adviser at the Armed Forces Division in Dhaka Cantonment in the afternoon. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged greetings and recalled the longstanding friendly ...