The Advisory Council, chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, has given final and in-principle approval to drafts of four ordinances along with a significant proposal during a meeting held at his office on Thursday. The council approved the National Data Governance Ordinance-2025, the Personal Data Protection Ordinance-2025, the Deposit Protection Ordinance-2025 and the Mymensingh Unnayan Kartripakkha Ordinance-2025. Additionally, the ...

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that Germany considers Bangladesh a potential destination for future investments, provided the country ensures political stability and holds credible elections. “Germany sees Bangladesh as a promising country for investment. But to attract foreign investment, a stable political environment and a government elected through an acceptable process are essential,” he said ...

In today’s health-conscious world, choosing the right cooking oil is paramount. Among the myriad options available, rice bran oil stands out as a superior choice for those seeking a balance between health benefits and culinary versatility. Extracted from the hard outer layer of rice, known as the bran, rice bran oil boasts a unique composition. Dr Asraful Alam Sumon, cardiologist ...

Scientists in Spain and China have successfully reversed Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in mice using specially designed nanoparticles that help the brain clear toxic proteins linked to the disease. The study, led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and West China Hospital of Sichuan University, represents a new direction in Alzheimer’s research. Instead of targeting neurons, the treatment repairs the ...

A young man died after being electrocuted near the runway area of Sylhet Osmani International Airport late last night (8 October). The incident occurred at around 10pm in the runway-11 area. The deceased was identified as Suman Ahmad, son of Bachchu Mia, from the Lalbagh area under the Sylhet’s Airport Police Station. Police and airport officials suspect Suman entered the ...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday hailed the new Gaza ceasefire deal as “a moment of profound relief that will be felt all around the world”. “I am grateful for the tireless diplomatic efforts of Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye (Turkey) and the United States, supported by our regional partners, in securing this crucial first step,” he said in a statement. ...

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview late Wednesday that he believes all hostages held in Gaza — including the bodies of those killed — will be returned on Monday, following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. “So much is happening to get the hostages freed, and we think they’ll all be coming back on Monday,” ...

Ganatantra Mancha alliance on Thursday announced its first list of 140 candidates for the upcoming national election, declaring its intention to contest all 300 parliamentary constituencies. The announcement was made at a press conference held at Dhaka Reporters Unity auditorium in the morning. Hasnat Quaiyum, the alliance’s coordinator and Chief Coordinator of Rashtra Sangskar Andolon, presented the list. Several top ...

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sent arrest warrants for 30 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in two separate cases related to enforced disappearance. The tribunal’s registrar office provided this information on Thursday morning The warrants were also sent to 12 relevant departments, said Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam. The tribunal’s ...

Newly appointed German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rudiger Lotz met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday to discuss upcoming national election, trade, investment and broader bilateral cooperation issue. The hour-long meeting, which began around 10:30AM, was held at the BNP chief’s Gulshan office. During the meeting, key BNP leaders BNP Standing Committee members Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan ...