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, ...

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Wednesday said the law and order situation is now better than it was before the 13th parliamentary election, expressing confidence that the upcoming local government elections can also be held fairly. “If we could hold the 13th national parliamentary election fairly under that situation, we will be able to do so again,” ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday directed law enforcement agencies to take tougher actions to stop the indiscriminate use of polythene and plastic. He gave the directive while presiding over a review meeting on environmental pollution control held at the Bangladesh Secretariat this morning, said his Assistant Press Secretary Gazi Shahriar Pamir. The Prime Minister also directed the concerned ministries, ...

Bangladesh and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and working together on shared security interests during a meeting held today. The meeting was held between Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam and Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi at the Defence Adviser’s office at the Armed Forces Division in Dhaka ...

Ingredients: • Loitta Shutki – 2 cups • Oil – ½ cup • Onions – ½ cup, sliced • Garlic – 2 tsp • Ginger Paste – 1 tsp • Turmeric – 1 tsp • Red Chili Powder – 2 tsp • Ground Coriander – 2 tsp • Ground Cumin – 2 tsp • Salt – 1 tsp Method: 1. ...