President Donald Trump said he walked away from his second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un because Kim demanded the US lift all...

Actor Kareena Kapoor will undergo dialect training for her historical period drama 'Takht', which is based in the Mughal era and chronicles the story of...

Tesla Inc’s sudden decision to shutter the bulk of its stores around the world raises a red flag over the future of its solar branch,...

Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB) has organised a two-day fashion fest named FDCB Fashion Fair Spring 2019, being held from March 1 to March...

An environmental disaster is unfolding in the Pacific after a large ship ran aground and began leaking oil next to a UNESCO World Heritage site...

The 12th International Children's Film Festival will begin today featuring 179 films from 32 countries simultaneously at four venues in the city.National Professor Anisuzzaman will...

The Canadian government, as expected, said it would allow an extradition hearing to proceed against Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co...

Tokyo stocks opened higher on Friday, supported by a cheaper yen as the dollar strengthened on stronger-than-expected US GDP growth data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index...

The United States is offering a reward of up to $1m (£750,000) for information about one of the sons of the late al-Qaeda leader Osama...

The 10th edition of 'Chobi Mela', one of the most prestigious photography festivals in Asia, began on Thursday with an opening rally from Pathshala South...

Tesla Inc’s move to dismantle its network of high-end showrooms as part of a plan to launch the long-awaited cheaper version of its Model 3...

Inflation rose in January—for the first time in the last 16 months—due to a hike in food and non-food prices.Inflation stood at 5.42 percent in...

Our dietary habits play an important role in shaping our health and well-being, but there are still many unknowns about the diet's ultimate impact on...

The US has intensified its hunt for Hamza bin Laden, the son of the former Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, who was killed during a...

Tesla Inc said it would not be profitable in the first quarter, as it offered for the first time a $35,000 version of its Model...

JMI Group, a manufacturer of medical devices, is set to invest Tk 620 crore to build an LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) plant at Sitakunda in...

An earthquake with magnitude 7.1 struck southern Peru, 67 km north-northwest of Juliaca, according to the United States Geological Survey.The earthquake was very deep at...

Indian pilot, wing commander Abhinandan, stands under armed escort near Pakistan-India border in Wagah, Pakistan in this 1 March, 2019 image from a video footage....

Bangladeshi girls have secured a place in the final round of the AFC U-16 Women's Championship beating hosts Myanmar by 1-0 in their 2nd Group...

The death toll from old Dhaka's Chawkbazar fire rose to 71 as one more victims died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Saturday morning.Jakir Hossain,...

Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen directed Bangladeshi ambassadors appointed abroad to give an outline of trade and investment the respective countries could make...

BNP leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Friday said observing the national voter day after robbing the people of their voting rights is a mockery with...

In an unusual step, China's ceremonial legislature is due to endorse a law meant to help end a bruising tariff war with Washington by discouraging...

Filled with empty calories and ultra-processed, fast food may increase the risk of obesity and cancer. While fast-food chains have ostensibly been trying to offer...

Planning Minister MA Mannan yesterday said Bangladesh needs to improve corporate governance practices if it wants to maintain its high economic growth rate.Bangladesh is one...

Twitter, on Friday, announced that it is working on a new feature that would enable users of the social networking service to hide replies to...

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, visiting Paraguay on Friday to raise support for a change of government in his country, said that 600 members of...

A day before yesterday Poonam Pandey posted a racy video of herself on her Instagram account and gave us a sneak peek of the first...

Albeit largely unknown at home, many Bangladeshi technology companies have established their footprints in overseas markets, representing the country with their head holding high thanks...

Thailand on Friday defended a controversial cybersecurity law approved this week, following an outcry from rights groups and internet users over privacy and surveillance concerns.Thailand’s...

The United States and Russia clashed Friday over how to assist crisis-wracked Venezuela, with Moscow pledging new relief channeled through President Nicolas Maduro and Washington...

Jaya Ahsan, the Bengali Aphrodite is no doubt the embodiment of both glamour and elegance. The charming beauty is as awe-inspiring off-stage as she is...

Although a special court The High Court on Sunday jailed Md Sahfiullah, former issue clerk of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk), for 11 years in a...

Tour and activity bookings through online marketplaces increased in 2018 compared to 2017, according to a report from TrekkSoft.The tours technology specialist says total bookings...

Bangladesh stand in captain Mahmudullah Riyad hit his fourth Test ton, the precious century which came under heavy pressure, against New Zealand during the fourth...

Doctors say Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport Minister Obaidul Quader is suffering from heart disease and is currently in critical condition.According to Bangabandhu...

China’s Foreign Ministry grabbed a chance to question the state of judicial independence in Canada on Friday, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government faced accusations...

Sudan's embattled President Omar al-Bashir quit his position as chairman of the ruling party after more than two months of protests against his nearly three-decade...

Sophie Turner has no shortage of experience in the realm of Game of Thrones, but her starring turn in the trailer for Dark Phoenix, director...

Default loans in 14 banks surged abnormally in 2018 -- in a development that will weaken the country's banking sector further.Experts and bankers attributed the...

Listening to music can be entertaining but is it possible that it might make us healthier.  The notion that audio with video can influence our...

Australia's defense minister and his deputy both announced they were quitting politics on Saturday, bringing to five the number of cabinet members retiring as Prime...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed the engineers to adopt development plans protecting environment alongside maintaining the standard.“You (engineers) have been playing the biggest role in...

Two suspected accused have confessed to raping a ready-made garment worker in Purbo Madarbari area under Chattogram city’s Sadarghat thana.The arrestees—Md Shah Alam Prakash Russel,...

The World Bank has approved $185 million for increasing renewable energy generation capacity up to 310 Megawatt (MW) in Bangladesh.The Scaling-up Renewable Energy Project will...

New Zealand beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the first test at Seddon Park on Sunday to lead the three-match series 1-0:Bangladesh...

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader was admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in the capital on Sunday morning.He was taken to...

The Canadian government, as expected, on Friday approved extradition proceedings against the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, prompting a furious reaction from...

Hungary's populist prime minister described members of a European Union political group who want his party expelled as "useful idiots," saying in an interview published...

Tristan Thompson's latest cheatng scandal appears to have hurt everyone ... except for him. Jordyn Woods' life is in tatters, even though the world never...

You will now be able to wake up to Pandora or YouTube Music through the Google Clock app which has received support for the two...

At least 14 people, some of them children, died after a tornado swept through Lee County, Alabama, on Sunday, destroying numerous homes and leaving a...

Jessica Jonassen of Australia tries to run out Amy Satterthwaite of New Zealand during the ODI series between the two teams at Junction Oval in...

Following the recent paedophilia ring scandal, YouTube has announced a number of changes to its platform to make it safe for children and curb the...

A Dhaka South City Corporation taskforce is conducting a drive to evict chemicals warehouses from five points in Old Dhaka.Five teams from the taskforce began...

Banglalink's revenue fell 6.46 percent year-on-year to Tk 4,365 crore in 2018, the lowest in four years.In 2018, the operator invested Tk 3,524.16 crore—highest in...

Renowned cardiologist Devi Shetty said that Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has been given all necessary treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).At...

The family of a dual Saudi-U.S. citizen imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for more than a year are claiming that he has been subjected to routine...

Johnny Depp has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard after she accused him of domestic violence. The 55-year-old actor described Heard's...

One of the quirkiest early IoT gadgets, Amazon’s Dash Buttons, will no longer be sold thanks to the coming of more sophisticated smart home appliances.The...

Bangladeshi consumers are initially put off from using energy-efficient products because of high prices but they do not think about the savings in bills, said...

Russia is ready to take part in bilateral talks with the United States over the issue of Venezuela, Russia's foreign minister told his US counterpart...

Young filmmaker Habibur Rahman has made Bangladesh's first full-length Three Dimensional (3D) movie.The movie 'Alatchakra' (A circle of fire) is based on prolific Bangladesh writer...

The Peninsula Chittagong brings the best deal for a business lunch, be that for a quick bite with colleagues or an important meeting to make...

If you suddenly got locked out of TikTok on February 27, then you are not alone. A number of users were locked out following TikTok's...

Many people consider logging everything that they eat to be a tedious task. However, this effective weight-loss technique takes much less time than most people...

Renowned Indian cardiologist  Dr Devi Prasad Shetty is coming Bangladesh to see Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader now undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib...

Brexit-supporting lawmakers who voted down British Prime Minister Theresa May's European Union withdrawal deal in January have outlined demands for a revised treaty to ensure...

I think to succeed, you have to play tough cricket in Tests because at times there will be good spells from both ends and its...

A condemned killer of Saudi embassy official Khalaf Al Ali was hanged at Kashimpur High Security Central Jail in Gazipur on Sunday night.Saiful Islam Mamun...

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis scored an unbeaten century to lead his side to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first...

Vice-chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Prof Dr Kanak Kanti Barua on Sunday night said the condition of ailing minister Obaidul Quader has...

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir led a delegation on Sunday to visit ailing Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader at Bangabandhu Sheikh...

Bangladesh is looking for coming to an agreement with the Filipino defendants of a case over a central bank cyber-heist to recover the stolen funds.A...

Senators left a closed-door briefing with Trump administration officials Monday deeply frustrated by the lack of new information on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi,...

Hong Kong Airlines becomes the world's most punctual airline with 83.57 percent of its planes arriving and leaving on time, according to a study from...

Moldova, which is considered among the poorest and most corrupt countries in Europe, did not make it to Facebook’s list of regions plagued with fake...

Indian automobile manufacturers are keen to expand their market share in Bangladesh after posting steady sales growth in the last couple of years, thanks to...

The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier meets Britain’s negotiating team on Tuesday as both sides seek a breakthrough with just weeks to go before...

Scientists have identified a molecular mechanism through which an oral bacterium accelerates colorectal cancer growth.Tests have shown that around a third of people who develop...

Shortly after Xiaomi launched the Redmi 7 and 7 in India, it is now Realme’s turn to display their offering. The Realme 3 has finally...

Banks do not follow the exchange rate they set every day in a deviation that inflicts additional costs on importers and may fuel inflation.Data from...

Rescue crews using dogs and drones searched for victims amid splintered lumber and twisted metal Monday after the deadliest U.S. tornado in nearly six years...

Jahangirnagar Theatre (Auditorium) staged its play 'Chilekothar Sepai' on Saturday at Selim Al Deen Muktamancha of Jahangirnagar University.The play was staged on the sixth day...

With 2019 well underway, a common trend we see are smartphones with premium features moving down to the budget/midrange category. This year we have seen...

Building up on their existing portfolio of audio products, boAt Lifestyle has launched the Stone 650 in India that offers a premium audio experience. The...

Bangladesh's chemical imports have nearly tripled in the past decade, spurred by the rising demand from various industrial sectors catering to domestic and foreign markets.Sector...

Opposition supporters in Venezuela were set to take to the streets Monday after leader Juan Guaido called for mass protests against President Nicolas Maduro as...

The first teaser for Jaya Ahsan starrer upcoming film ‘Beauty Circus’ has been released.The 55 second long teaser of the film was released on Channel-i's...

A five-member medical board has been formed for the treatment of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, who is now at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in...

Sony has officially ended the production of its PlayStation Vita gaming console. The company indicated the end of production on the console’s last two models...

Net foreign investment in Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has seen a huge jump in February thanks mainly to the political calm.Foreigners purchased shares worth Tk...

Declaring it's "very clear" President Donald Trump obstructed justice, the chairman of the House committee that would be in charge of impeachment says the panel...

The government has decided to collect 15 percent value added tax or VAT from the advertisements on internet platforms like Facebook and YouTube, reports bdnews24.com. ...

A fire breaks out at Karim Super market in Ashulia area of Savar, on outskirts of the capital city, on Monday (Mar 4).On information, four...

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club clinched the title of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL) T20 on Monday beating Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club by 24...

Two Bangladeshis went to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah were killed in a road accident at Wadi-e-Jinn in Madina on Monday.The deceased were identified as...

 Chinese tech company Huawei on Tuesday opened a cybersecurity lab in Brussels, the heart of the European Union, as it tries to win over government...

The Polish government is discussing a plan that would help prepare the country in the case of Britain leaving the European Union without an agreement.Prime...

The government is taking serious measures to collect value-added tax (VAT) on payments for advertisements published or services taken from digital and social media platforms,...

Nusraat Faria is considered one of the sultry actresses in Dhallywood. With multiple talents like anchoring, modeling and acting, this actress is reaching to the...

After being teased on social media and some of the specifications being confirmed, OPPO at an event in Mumbai has finally launched the highly anticipated...

About 100 bird species are predicted to go extinct based on current farming and forestry practices, according to a new global analysis.This number has increased...

The schedule for bypass surgery upon Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader will be determined after Friday, said Abdus Sobhan Golap, the Awami League’s...

Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho (L) and Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben Davies try to take control of the ball during a soccer game in Dortmund, Germany,...

Ever since the teaser of 'RAW' ('Romeo Akbar Walter') released on India's 70th Republic Day, it has caught the attention of every citizen who loves...

Inflation rose slightly for the second consecutive month in February due to an increase in food prices in rural areas.In February, inflation stood at 5.47...

Romania’s biggest opposition party will trigger a public inquiry into Huawei’s contribution to critical infrastructure and seek to bar it from 5G network development due...

Sudanese opposition groups are launching a one-day strike in support of ongoing protests calling for the overthrow of longtime autocratic president Omar al-Bashir.Activists say streets...

The High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Amanur Rahman Khan Rana, former Awami League lawmaker for Tangail-3, in a case filed for killing two...

The private sector credit growth did not rise as expected in January even after the largely peaceful general elections as banks were reluctant to lend...

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID)  through DNA tests has identified 11 victims, out of 19, burnt beyond recognition in the devastating fire in city's Chawkbazar.Of...

Huawei, in the spotlight over the security risks of its telecom equipment gear, urged governments, the telecoms industry and regulators on Tuesday to work together...

Hillary Clinton has ruled out a run for the US presidency in 2020, putting an end to speculation that she might take on Donald Trump...

Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has been named as the brand ambassador of Pran Drinking Water for the third time.He will perform in promotional...

Experts have already concluded that exercise can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their motor symptoms, but what is its effect on the cognitive symptoms...

A new security tool has been developed that uses the search engine model, allowing companies to see if their systems have been hijacked by miscreants...

The president of Belarus, who was once dubbed Europe's last dictator, said on Tuesday that is country is eager for better ties with NATO in...

Champions League holders Real Madrid sensationally exited the competition on Tuesday after being thrashed 4-1 at home by an outstanding Ajax Amsterdam who overturned a...

Election Commission imposed a ban on movement of motorbikes for three days during the 1st phase of voting under the fifth upazila parishad elections in...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday sought cooperation from the UK in constructing railway lines from Padma Bridge to Payra Port saying that the UK...

India beat Australia by eight runs in the second one-day international in Nagpur to go 2-0 up in the five-match series.All-rounder Vijay Shankar picked two...

A private university student was killed and another injured in a road accident in Dhaka's Nodda area on Tuesday night.  Deceased Shakil Ahmed Turjo, 22, a...

Emirates has won ‘Favourite Middle East Airline, Premium Cabin’ at the Conde Nast Middle East Reader’s Choice Awards. The awards, conferred by reader-generated votes across...

Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei Technologies Co Ltd confirmed it is suing the US government over a section of a defense bill passed into law...

Ousted Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn was released from jail on Wednesday after posting $9 million in bail, giving the executive fresh impetus to craft...

Netflix recently said traditional cinema and digital platforms can coexist in harmony in an apparent response to Steven Spielberg's push for a rule change by...

Economists yesterday called upon the government to set up a special tribunal to bring habitual defaulters to book with a view to restoring corporate governance...

The lawyer for Huawei Technologies’ Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou told a Canadian court on Wednesday that he has concerns allegations against her have a...

The Venezuelan government on Wednesday ordered the German ambassador to leave the country after he expressed support for Juan Guaido, escalating a diplomatic standoff with...

Gono Forum on Thursday afternoon expelled Sultan Mohammad Mansur from the party for breaching party discipline hours after he was sworn in as a member...

A Dhaka court on Thursday acquitted Habibur Rahman Mollah, lawmaker from Dhaka-5 constituency, in a corruption case.Judge Joynal Abedin of Dhaka Special Judge Court-10 delivered...

The fire which broke out at a tyre godown in city's Nawabpur area has been brought under control.  Five units of fire service struggled to douse...

Actor Hero Alam has allegedly committed domestic violence on his wife. It happened on Tuesday night at 2 am in Hero Alam's home in Bogura....

Talisa Thomalla and Robert Kunkel of Germany compete in the junior pairs short program during the World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday laid emphasis on branding jute products as environment-friendly ones throughout the world to expand global reach and earn more foreign...

British police said a suspect package found in Glasgow on Wednesday is likely linked to three small explosive devices discovered in London the previous day.“Due...

Daimler and BMW are teaming up to develop autonomous driving technology to cut costs and set an industry standard that can help to shape future...

On the occasion of International Women's Day 2019, veteran film actress Shabnam is going to be honored with the prestigious 'Alokito Nari Award 2019' for...

The cultivation of Bt brinjal has enabled farmers to reduce pesticide use and log higher profits but the genetically modified vegetable is not fully free...

 Facebook Inc has rejected an Australian regulator’s recommendation for greater scrutiny over the social network’s advertising market power and the ranking of news articles in...

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier and his British counterparts on Tuesday wrapped up the latest round of talks aimed at getting the Brexit deal through...

Repeated cycles of a low-calorie, plant-based diet have shown promise as a treatment for inflammatory bowel disease. Scientists at the University of Southern California in Los...

Jobs of data administrators are the most in demand in the country's ICT industry as it offers handsome salaries compared to other ICT professions, finds...

The surprise arrest of Huawei’s chief financial officer in December quickly turned the executive, Meng Wanzhou, into a central figure in a trade war between...

Cousins Cordarrly Jones and Demetria Jones have a hard time counting all the relatives they lost to a monster tornado that wiped out a rural...

Candidates contesting the March 11 election of Dhaka University Central Students Union (DUCSU) and hall union polls are making various commitments to persuade voters in...

Expressing its resentment at the role of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the High Court on Wednesday said the state agency is not performing...

Just as he entered the Basin Reserve Stadium in Wellington, the venue for Bangladesh's second Test against host New Zealand, Mushfiqur Rahim looked up at...

The High Court on Wednesday ordered the authority concerned to submit the investigation report on the tragic Nimtali fire incident by April 11.In 2010, the...

Switzerland, which promotes equality at home and in the workplace, has been ranked the best country for women’s rights, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and...

Standing near the slab that's all that is left of one family's garage, President Donald Trump on Friday surveyed the devastation wrought by a powerful...

Hollywood star Julia Roberts' classic movie 'Sleeping with the Enemy' is set to be remade. The 1991 thriller stars the actress as a desperate woman...

You will now be able to send your beloved Google Pixel 3">Google Pixel 3 at the company’s official mail-in repair centre.Until now, getting the flagship...

A grand jury in Chicago indicted "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett on 16 felony counts related to making a false report that he was attacked by...

After 'Pink', Taapsee Pannu will be seen sharing screen space with Amitabh Bachchan once again in Sujoy Ghosh's upcoming thriller 'Badla'. The movie will hit...

Banks have got another six months to lower their advance-deposit ratio, a move that is expected to tame the current volatility in the money market.In...

NASA has captured unprecedented photos of the interaction of shockwaves from two supersonic aircraft, part of its research into developing planes that can fly faster...

Nintendo has introduced a new Labo Kit to make its Switch gaming console a little more interesting for the young.The Labo Kit comprises of a...

Wearing colorful t-shirts and paper-made bracelets youths in hundreds have joined the long-awaited youth-centric annual 'Joy Bangla Concert', the largest musical extravaganza, at the Bangladesh...

Customs intelligence officials recovered six gold bars, worth Tk 24 lakh, after searching the body of a passenger at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram...

Bangladesh has said the 2030 Agenda has vast data needs and more financing is required for data and statistics.Bangladesh delegation led by Saurendra Nath Chakrabhartty,...

On the occasion of International Women’s Day Emirates has released a video that celebrates the diversity of its female staff and highlights the varied roles...

The Government of Maharashtra and AI platform Haptik have announced a new chatbot that allows access to information regarding services managed by the state government.The...

The government planned to set up a modern dry fish processing zone in the country’s tourist hub Cox’s Bazar aimed at introducing time-fitting dry fish...

British Prime Minister Theresa May was planning to turn up the pressure on the European Union on Friday to break an impasse in Brexit negotiations...

Embarking on a promotional spree, Sanya Malhotra had a fun interaction with real-life photographers clicking pictures against Gateway of India as well as with the...

Networking software company Citrix Systems Inc said on Friday it has taken action to fix incident involving unauthorized access, possibly by international cyber criminals, to...

The stock market ended the week in the negative territory amid fears of a liquidity crisis in the banking sector, analysts said yesterday.Turnover, one of...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday denied interfering in Canada's judicial system as he sought to defuse a crisis threatening his political future, and offered...

Regulators in the United States have recently approved a new prescription-only nasal spray for use against treatment-resistant depression.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have just...

Rain delayed the start of the second Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Wellington for the second consecutive day on Saturday. The downpour which had...

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, who is now undergoing treatment at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, is showing signs of gradual health improvement.    “Blood...

The Dhaka University authorities on Friday imposed prohibition on live telecast from the polling booths and restricted any kind of electronic devices including mobile phones...

Dr Kamal Hossain, convener of Jatiya Oikya Front, said those sold like cattle are identified as collaborators."People's head can't be bought unlike the goats and...

After Kangana Ranaut slammed Alia Bhatt for not speaking over contemporary issues, the actor said while she respects the "Queen" star for voicing her opinions,...

Leading mobile games company Playtika has become a partner of the National Hockey League’s Montreal Canadiens, the company announced.Playtika also is the main sponsor of...

Frangeline is aged two but weighs no more than a four-month-old – the terrible result of her battle with measles, which is cutting a deadly...

Controversy is never far from the Kardashian family.But it's not babies or boyfriends grabbing the headlines this time, but Kylie Jenner's new status as the...

An unmanned capsule from Elon Musk’s SpaceX splashed into the Atlantic Ocean on Friday, successfully completing a mission crucial to NASA’s long-delayed quest to resume...

Sonali Bank logged the highest net profit in seven years thanks to its deposits with different banks and massive drives to recover funds from loan...

At least 15 people were killed and another seven wounded in a shooting at a nightclub early on Saturday in Mexico’s violence-wracked Guanajuato state, according...

Ramanithara Shanmugam has been promoted to Executive Assistant Manager of Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, effective from March 1.Ramanithara’s career in hotel and hospitality management...

A three-day 'Rabindra Sangeet Utsab', organized by Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan Parishad, began on March 8 at the open stage of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA)...

Chief of Naval Staff AMMM Aurangzeb Chowdhury was adorned with the rank badge of Admiral in the presence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her...

Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City tries to head during a Premier League match against Watford FC at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, on March 9.

US authorities on Friday announced criminal charges against the alleged leaders of an multibillion-dollar pyramid scheme involving the sale of a fraudulent cryptocurrency, OneCoin.Konstantin Ignatov,...

Twelve people and an institution have been named for “Swadhinata Padak- 2019” (Independence Award) for their remarkable contributions.It was disclosed through a press release signed...

The finance division is facing a difficult situation in fixing the size of the revised budget as many ministries and divisions are demanding additional funds...

Nigerian voters return to the polls on Saturday to elect powerful state governors, two weeks after Muhammadu Buhari secured a second term in a delayed...

With the rise in YouTube consumption, there’s also a significant rise in the spread of misinformation through fake videos carrying unverified content. In a bid...

There was something of Hannibal Lecter in the gruesome murder of outspoken journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Arabian embassy in Istanbul minus, one hopes,...

Tiger Steel Bangladesh plans to open a new prefabricated steel manufacturing plant in April.The company has already spent Tk 20 crore on the factory being...

Chances are you’ve at least heard of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), if not participated in a workout yourself. And there’s a reason why HIIT workouts...

Intelligent Marketing Automation Platform MoEngage launched two new products at #GROWTH19, the company's annual digital growth marketing conference held on 7th March 2019 at Gurugram,...

Japan's Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) plans to expand its footprint in Bangladesh in a bid to grab more market shares.As part of the move,...

Australia has admitted it had not focused enough attention on its Pacific backyard but vowed to make "long overdue" amends, amid growing Chinese influence in...

Lionel Messi created a goal and scored another as Barcelona came from behind to beat struggling Rayo Vallecano 3-1 at home on Saturday and stay...

Fifteen Venezuelans with advanced kidney disease have died after being unable to get dialysis during the country’s extended power outage, an NGO reported Saturday.“Between yesterday...

Police arrested three suspected muggers from Atarbibi Lane of Malibagh area in the city scrutinizing video footage which went viral on social media recently.The arrestees...

Housing and Public Works Minister SM Rezaul Karim said the Purbachal housing project will be habitable by this December.“Various obstacles delayed progress on the Purbachal...

An effective four-wicket spell by New Zealand's short-ball king Neil Wagner and three late wickets to Trent Boult saw Bangladesh all out for 211 in...

Young forward Rabiul Hasan scored in the 83rd minute as Bangladesh beat Cambodia 1-0 in a FIFA Friendly in Phnom Penh yesterday.The Arambagh skipper, who...

The voting of the first phase of 78 Upazila Parishads in 12 districts began on Sunday morning.The balloting started around 8am which will continue till...

Looks like doing dangerous stunts has become second nature of Akshay Kumar. Just on Tuesday, at the launch of his new web series on Amazon...

UN chief Antonio Guterres has proposed shrinking the large peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of Congo.After presidential elections in December that ended Joseph Kabila’s...

Israeli aircraft struck Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip early Sunday after a rocket from the Palestinian enclave hit the Jewish state, the army said.“Fighter...

Popular TV actor and director Mir Sabbir is engaged with acting and giving direction at a time. Besides working his own directed plays and serials,...

Mark Zuckerberg’s abrupt Wednesday declaration of a new ”privacy vision ” for social networking was for many people a sort of Rorschach test.Looked at one...

Solar home system (SHS) is helping reduce poverty in remote areas of Bangladesh through income-generating activities, industry people said yesterday.  The number of SHS installation reached...

President Donald Trump is reviving his border wall fight, preparing a new budget that will seek $8.6 billion for the U.S-Mexico barrier while imposing steep...

Five commercially successful Dhallywood films will be remade namely 'Beder Meye Josna', 'Moner Majhe Tumi', 'Molla Barir Bou', 'Garial Bhai' and 'Nosimon'.  Bango BD will...

At first glance, Mark Zuckerberg’s new ”privacy-focused vision ” for Facebook looks like a transformative mission statement from a CEO under pressure to reverse years...

Passenger and cruise vessel services between Bangladesh and India are expected to begin from March 29, opening new horizons for cross-border tourism, said officials.Bangladesh Inland...

Former US Vice President Joe Biden topped a poll of Iowa voters on Saturday that also showed Senator Bernie Sanders gaining momentum against him in...

All airports in Bangladesh have taken additional security measures for the safety of passengers.The airlines have requested their customers to report at the airport early...

Printing layers of skin to help treat chronic wounds or burns may be on the horizon, thanks to a newly developed mobile skin bioprinting system. Scientists...

In 1664, Maryland passed the first British colonial law banning marriage between whites and slaves. An 1883 US Supreme Court ruling that state prohibitions on...

A platinum credit card was launched in Bangladesh yesterday through a partnership between Prime Bank and international payment channel Japan Credit Bureau (JCB) Co for...

The number of people killed in heavy rains and flooding in southern Malawi has risen to 28, an official said on Sunday, while the estimated...

Senator Elizabeth Warren vowed to break up Amazon, Google and Facebook if elected US president to promote competition in the technology sector.Seeking to stand out...

Women business leaders and entrepreneurs yesterday called for full inclusion of womenfolk in the country's fast-paced economic growth to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)...

Heavily armed assailants again attacked an Ebola treatment center in the heart of eastern Congo's deadly outbreak on Saturday, with one police officer killed and...

New Zealand declared their first innings at 432 for six after a double century by Ross Taylor gave them a chance to win the rain-affected...

Election Commission (EC) thinks the first phase of the fifth upazila parishad elections to 78 upazilas has ended in an almost peaceful manner, EC Secretary...

The voting of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election at Bangladesh Kuwait-Maitree Hall was suspended due to ballot stuffing as sacks filled with stamped...

Newly appointed Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Riva Ganguly Das on Sunday reiterated India’s support to Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue as she paid a...

Election to Dhaka University Central Students Union (DUCSU) and hall union began on Monday morning after 28 years.The voting of the much-awaited DUCSU polls started...

British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government on Monday secured a three-part package of changes from the EU to the terms of its withdrawal deal, hoping...

Fans of the galaxy far, far away will be able to visit the new 'Star Wars' sections at Walt Disney Co's Disneyland starting on May...

China’s Meituan Dianping, an online food delivery-to-ticketing firm, said its fourth-quarter operating loss more than doubled as fast revenue growth was offset by sharply rising...

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Sunday said the next national budget will be presented in a simplified manner with much focus on creating more...

Venezuelans on Monday converged on a polluted river in Caracas to fill water bottles and held scattered protests in several cities as growing chaos took...

Criminal Investigation Department (CID) identified five more victims of Chawkbazar fire through DNA test on Tuesday.The victims are-Ismail Hossain, 60, Zafar Ahmed, 43, Foysal Sarowar,...

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore in a statement issued yesterday, April 12 ordered temporary suspension of all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in and out...

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on Tuesday afternoon welcomed Nurul Haq Nur, the newly-elected vice president of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU).BCL President Rezwanul...

Germany’s Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) said on Monday it would award frequencies for local 5G networks in the second half of this year, in a...

The second deadly crash of a prized new airplane in five months has renewed safety concerns about the 737 Max that could shape Boeing's fortunes...

Anushka Sharma has proved her mettle in acting with several stunning performances on the big screen. She also went ahead and launched her own production...

US chip supplier Nvidia Corp has agreed to buy Israeli chip designer Mellanox Technologies Ltd for $6.8 billion, beating rival Intel Corp in a deal...

The government will appoint a revenue official for every 10 electronic fiscal device (EFD), which helps to record sales and VAT payments in businesses, and...

Many people worldwide have type 2 diabetes, a metabolic condition in which the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels. Experts already know that lack...

Heavy rains deluged Brazil's biggest city, causing flooding and other damage that resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people, authorities said Monday. Six...

The first anthology film of Bangladesh 'Iti, Tomari Dhaka' (Sincerely, Your Dhaka),  produced by Impress Telefilm, has been invited to the 9th edition of Cambodia...

Privacy lawyers for technology giants Google and Intel will testify before the US Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to discuss consumer controls and opt-ins, the...

The government should put in a place a special fund to promote young entrepreneurs with a view to enabling them to create businesses and jobs,...

Although the SAFF Men's Football Championship has always been a major attraction for football lovers in South Asia, the women's edition of the tournament is...

The International Criminal Court (ICC) sees no barrier in carrying out "preliminary examination" and subsequent investigation into alleged atrocities committed against Rohingyas by the Myanmar...

A case has been filed against five people, including newly-elected vice-president of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU)  Nurul Haq Nur, for assaulting Ruqayyah Hall...

The ferry services on Daulatdia-Paturia route resumed Tuesday morning after a four-hour halt due to poor visibility caused by dense fog.Earlier, the authorities of Bangladesh...

New Zealand beat Bangladesh by an innings and 12 runs in the rain-shorted second Test to claim the series with a game to spare in...

Quota reform movement leader Nurul Haq Nur was elected vice-president (VP) of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) in Monday's elections, reports UNB.Nur is a...

Emergency crews sifted through debris as night fell on frantic efforts to rescue scores of school children and others feared trapped inside a three-story building...

The Senate voted Wednesday to end U.S. support for the Saudi Arabian-led coalition's war in Yemen, bringing Congress one step closer to a unprecedented rebuke...

Actor Janhvi Kapoor is just one film old but has emerged as a fashionista and an actor. The daughter of Sridevi and Boney Kapoor made...

Excluding China’s Huawei from participating in the construction of Germany’s 5G next-generation mobile network could hurt Europe’s largest economy, Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said on...

National Board of Revenue Chairman Md Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan yesterday called upon businesses to approach him for revenue-related issues before going to the ministers and...

The ban on the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft became worldwide on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump joined Canada and other countries in grounding the...

Facebook and Instagram on Wednesday suffered a major global outage as people using these social media networks were unable to access it on their phones...

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a risk factor for several health conditions, including cardiovascular problems, diabetes, and other metabolic issues. However, is high blood...

A late-winter blizzard pounded U.S. Rocky Mountain and Plains states on Wednesday, unleashing a “bomb cyclone” of high winds and drifting snow that stranded motorists,...

Newbie model-actress Nishat Nawar Salwa and Emami Fair & Handsome champion model-actor Abul Kalam Azad will pair up together in their debut film, 'Rajkonna'. Azad...

Walmart Inc plans to introduce a low-priced, kid-friendly electronic tablet under its ONN store brand, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.The tablet will be made by a...

Bangladesh's growing automobile market, fuelled by consistent economic growth and rising purchasing power, is drawing in automakers from around the globe, especially the Asian ones...

Environmental damage caused by man-made activities is having a devastating toll on human health, the United Nations said on Wednesday, warning of millions of premature...

SN Joni, Shahtaj and Shishir Ahmed worked together in Dipu Hazra's a play titled 'Firey Elam'. Dipu Hazra is now staying outside the country for...

Spotify has filed a complaint with EU antitrust regulators against Apple, saying the iPhone maker unfairly limits rivals to its own Apple Music streaming service.Spotify,...

S Vijay Iyer, vice-president and chief operating officer of Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, the political risk insurance arm of World Bank Group, is currently in...

Mohammad Mithun is not the most technically sound batsman in the Bangladesh team or even the most gifted player who is widely rated as a...

One of the five students who went on a hunger strike, demanding reelection to Central Students' Union (Ducsu) on Tuesday, fell sick and was hospitalised...

Though people had a high hope of seeing a wonderful Ducsu election, the much-delayed polls only generated controversies since Dhaka University teachers have failed to...

 A mobile court operated by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), in a drive, fined 22 polythene factories Tk 26 lakh in old parts of the capital...

Australia beat India by 35 runs in the fifth and final one-day international to clinch the series 3-2 in New Delhi on Wednesday. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa...

BNP has expelled 16 more of its grassroots leaders for their move to contest the upcoming upazila elections violating the party's decision.A BNP press release...

Ford on Friday said it planned to cut “more than 5,000” jobs in Germany as part of a major restructuring to boost profitability at the...

Gwyneth Paltrow says she has not bid adieu to acting. The actor, who was last seen in 'Avengers: Infinity War' in a cameo, said she...

Parent of Snapchat messaging app Snap Inc plans to announce its gaming platform for developers next month, online news service Cheddar reported on Friday, citing...

E-commerce entrepreneurs have raised concerns about the new government policy restricting foreign investors from holding more than 49 percent stakes in digital ventures as it...

A right-wing extremist who filmed himself rampaging through two mosques in the quiet New Zealand city of Christchurch killing 49 worshippers appeared in court on...

Two Bangladeshi immigrants were killed in Friday’s deadly Christchurch mosque attacks in New Zealand. A total of seven Bangladeshi persons were among the fatalities while three...

Election Commission (EC) ordered National Parliament’s Deputy Speaker Fazle Rabbi Miah to leave Gaibandha-5 polling areas over violating the rules of upazila parishad polls. The deputy...

National Film Award winner actress Jakia Bari Mamo and  promising TV actor Jovan paired up for third time on the screen in Sardar Rokon directed...

US regulators will ask the public if robotic cars should be allowed on streets without steering wheels or brake pedals as they try to set...

China has passed a new foreign investment law in a move widely seen as an effort to facilitate US trade talks. Delegates voted overwhelmingly in favour...

Algeria's ruling FLN party showed more signs of turning its back on Abdelaziz Bouteflika as new protests against him began on Friday, with one senior...

Filmmaker Tauquir Ahmed's latest venture, 'Fagun Haway' is now available on iflix. The film was released in the countrywide cinemas this February, the film is...

Apple Inc responded to Spotify Technology SA’s complaint with EU antitrust regulators, saying the audio streaming service “wants all the benefits of a free app...

Heart failure occurs when the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively. Current treatments can slow or stop the disease getting worse, but they...

Singapore’s Cargo Community Network (CCN) and Microsoft have launched the world’s first blockchain-based air cargo billing, costing and reconciliation system.Announced at the IATA World Cargo...

Automakers and exhibitors have brought in new models of cars to meet the demand of the country's growing consumer class and car-lovers at the 14th...

People living in one of Mozambique's largest cities have been cut off by a huge storm. Cyclone Idai, which is carrying heavy rains and winds...

Bonphul Air Products has launched a new range of Air purifiers branded as Astria. Offering two variants Astria F520 and Astria W60, it is meant...

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi yesterday asked US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller to take steps to reinstate the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) status...

The South Auckland Muslim Association (SAMA) on Friday called on the government to be vigilant in combating hate against all minorities following a terrorist attack...

All of the Bangladesh players will return home today (Saturday) at 10.40 PM Bangladesh time, confirmed team manager Khaled Masud Pilot. In a Whats App message,...

Three Bangladeshi expatriates were confirmed dead and a few others injured in New Zealand mosque shootings. Two among the three deceased were identified as Dr Abdus...

A Bangladeshis woman was killed when she tried to save her wheelchair-bound paralysed husband during the shootings at two mosques in New Zealand on Friday.The...

Following assurance by the university administration to look into the alleged irregularities into the DUCSU polls, five Dhaka University students who were on a hunger...

Actress-producer Dia Mirza, 36, says she is perceived to be at an awkward age in the entertainment business. "In the entertainment business, I find myself...

New Zealand will arrange for one close relative from the family of each Bangladeshi who died in the Christchurch attack to travel to the country,...

Six companies came together in 1999 to form the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance offering the technology that came to be known as Wi-Fi: wirelessly distributing...

In the future, a doctor might be able to tell whether someone is heading toward Alzheimer's disease — not by carrying out expensive brain scans,...

Julián Álvarez of River Plate scores the first goal of his team during a Superliga 2018/19 match against Independiente in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on March...

New Zealanders flocked to memorial sites to lay flowers and mourn the victims of the twin mosque massacres Sunday, as testimony emerged of epic heroism...

Customs intelligence officials detained two female cabin crews of Saudi Arabian Airlines along with gold bars from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital early...

Examinations and classes were held as usual at Dhaka University despite the boycott call by different panels who took part in the just-held DUCSU election.Leaders...

World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that it will host its Africa and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in Mauritius on June 1.The leading travel industry...

These days, the smartphone is pretty much your arm candy. They are an extension of your home and office lives. You flaunt them, use them...

BASIC Bank continues to be overwhelmed with default loans despite going on a loan rescheduling spree, with the scam-hit bank logging in operating loss of...

Theresa May has asked MPs to make an "honorable compromise" as she seeks to persuade them to back her Brexit deal at the third time...

Radhika Apte, who became a known face in Bollywood post Sriram Raghavan's 2014 film 'Badlapur', says she is still writing her success story. The 32-year-old...

Facebook Inc said it removed 1.5 million videos globally of the New Zealand mosque attack in the first 24 hours after the attack."In the first...

Optimism on a US-China trade deal drove Wall Street higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting their highest closes since October 9. The...

Slovak environmental activist Zuzana Caputova took a step closer to becoming her country's first female president after winning the first round of nationwide elections, signalling...

Speakers have called for a unity with a view to building an ideal Bangladesh as dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.They...

Social media platforms must be able to react more quickly and stop the broadcast of live events, the leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party said...

UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at UNHCR Volker Turkhas laid emphasis on safe and dignified return of Rohingya people to their place of origin...

Women entrepreneurs need training on how to produce quality products and market those properly to excel in life, owners of small and medium enterprises opined...

An aircraft hangar in the Ethiopian capital was filled with the white roses as aviation staff gathered on Sunday to remember the two pilots and...

A day after the meeting with prime minister Sheikh Hasina, DUCSU VP-elect Nurul Haq Nur on Sunday demanded fresh polls to all the posts of...

Liverpool usurped Manchester City to take top spot in the Premier League but needed a James Milner penalty nine minutes from time to see off...

Members of the newly-elected Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) went to meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganobhaban on Saturday afternoon.Vice-President-elect...

Even the Real Betis fans were applauding by the end as Lionel Messi scored another spectacular hat-trick to fire Barcelona to a 4-1 victory on...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her gratitude to the Almighty as Bangladesh national cricket team narrowly escaped New Zealand mosque shootings.Sheikh Hasina said, “I offer...

Boeing's CEO says the aircraft manufacturer is taking actions to ensure the safety of its 737 Max jets in the wake of two crashes that...

Late music icon Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has said that it's not her job to defend her father. A documentary 'Leaving Neverland' on Michael Jackson's...

A US government-led group is working with chipmaker Intel Corp and Cray Inc to develop and build the nation’s fastest computer by 2021 for conducting...

Paris and Hong Kong for the first time joined Singapore as the world's most expensive cities to live in, a study revealed on Tuesday, with...

The white supremacist accused of gunning down 50 people at two mosques in New Zealand has dismissed his lawyer and opted to represent himself at...

Criminals involved in the gun attack on election officials and law enforcers in Rangamati will be brought to book, said Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul...

A new report published by The Hotel Association of Turkey (TÜROB) marks a rising trend in the country’s tourism sector in 2018. The report, based...

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona in action during the La Liga match versus Real Betis Balompié, at Estadio Benito Villamarin in Seville, Spain, on March...

Bangladesh has issued travel advice for its nationals living in Australia and travelling to the country.They are advised to be vigilant at all times, particularly...

The European Union and authorities around the world will have to regulate big technology and social media companies at some stage to protect citizens, the...

The "I Like It" rapper took home the Hip-Hop Artist of the Year trophy at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday. ...

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has come up with several ideas including setting simple interest rate instead of compound interest rate when giving loans with...

South African government will embark on an investment promotion roadshow in Switzerland, Germany, France and India to lure investors to put their money in the...

As a part of the seven-day 'Liberation War Theatre Festival 2019', theatre troupe "Spardha" is staging as many as 11 shows of its new play...

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei led the pack with Asia accounting for more than half of the international patent applications at the World Intellectual Property Organization...

The 15th edition of the BASIS SoftExpo 2019 is set to begin at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital today.This year's three-day show—that...

New research, published in the journal Applied Ergonomics, reviews the health benefits of sit-stand desks. Heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and premature death are...

Algeria's doctors have called for mass protests against Abdulaziz Bouteflika during the country's Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday, ratcheting up pressure on the ailing president...

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia started working in the film industry very early in her life. When she made her debut in 2005, she was only 15...

A city in South Korea, which has the world’s highest smartphone penetration rate, has installed flickering lights and laser beams at a road crossing to...

Domino's, the world's leading pizza chain, is planning to introduce 30-minute pizza delivery service in Bangladesh within the next three months, in a development that...

Three people have died and over 240 others were hospitalized in northeastern Uganda after they ate contaminated relief food, a Uganda Red Cross official said...

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan on Monday said that they would appoint a psychologist for the national team ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup...

A Bangladeshi cattle trader was injured in gunfire by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Dabri border area under Haripur upazila of the district early...

A private car driver was shot dead by unknown miscreants in Dhaka's Merul Badda on Monday night.The deceased was identified as Julhas Hossain Molla, 35,...

Bangladesh Special Olympics teams earned 13 gold, six silver and two bronze medals in the ongoing Special Olympics World Games’ 2019 in Abu Dhabi and...

The death toll from Rangamati gunfight rose to seven as another one died on way to Combined Military Hospital in Chattogram on Monday night.The victims...

A father and son who fled the civil war in Syria for "the safest country in the world" were buried before hundreds of mourners Wednesday,...

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States could impose harsher sanctions on Venezuela in its campaign to oust President Nicolas Maduro.Recent power...

You star Elizabeth Lail has been roped in to lead the cast of STX Films' upcoming horror movie 'Countdown'. The story centers on a young...

Following the deadly terror attacks on the mosques in New Zealand, internet service providers are also taking measures to stop the spread of the violent...

Bangladesh's per capita gross national income (GNI) jumped more than 9 percent to $1,909 last fiscal year from $1,751 a year ago, showed provisional official...

The leafy New Zealand city where a self-proclaimed racist fatally shot 50 people at mosques during Friday prayers is known for its picturesque meandering river...

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam on Wednesday  sits with the student representatives of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) to discuss their eight-point...

Agitating students called off their movement till March 28 following meeting with Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam on Wednesday evening.Touhiduzzaman, a student...

Shilpa Shetty believes rejections made her stronger and played a huge part in her success. The actor-reality show judge said she faced a tough time...

If you use an AI-enabled voice assistant, chances are it is in a female voice. Though there is always a way to change it to...

Local tech giant DataSoft is set to introduce four state-of-the-art Internet of Things devices next month to make people's lives less stressful.The devices would send...

Thousands of students, university professors and health workers rallied in Algiers on Tuesday calling for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to quit, and a new group headed...

Popular actress of present time Safa Kabir and one of the popular faces among the viewers Tausif Mahmub are very close friends. Safa has established...

US-Bangla Airlines becomes the first Bangladeshi airline to launch flights to Chennai, India from March 31, announced the carrier at a press conference held at...

Instagram is addictive and its parent, Facebook, is looking at ways to ensure you stay hooked for even longer. The photo and video sharing service...

The number of development projects for this fiscal year has increased by about 32 percent even though allocation has shrunk, suggesting delays in implementation and...

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has vowed never to say the name of the Christchurch mosque gunman. "He sought many things from his act...

National Film Award winner actress Bidya Sinha Mim acted in a web series titled 'Beauty & Bullet' few days ago, under Animesh Aich's direction opposite...

MySpace has reportedly lost a lot of songs, possibly in millions, uploaded over 12 years during a server migration.Due to a server migration project, photos,...

Ngangom Bala Devi and Yumnam Kamala Devi are two strikers on India's women's national football team who command respect when spoken of by their Bangladeshi...

A Guatemalan court said Tuesday that an arrest warrant has been issued for a former Guatemalan prosecutor who is running for president.But because Thelma Aldana...

Parbatya Bengali Chhatra Parishad called off the dawn-to-dusk hartal in Khagrachhari for Wednesday (March 20).The declared hartal was withdrawn considering public suffering, president of a...

The national anthem 'Amar Sonar Bangla' will be sung simultaneously across the country on the Independence Day on March 26.Educational institutions run by Bangladesh missions...

The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority or BRTA has revoked the registration of a bus operated by Suprobhat Paribahan responsible for the death of a student...

Three people, including a couple, suffered burn injuries in a fire that broke out at a house in Dhaka's Mirpur area early Wednesday. Injured Mohammad Hannan,...

New research suggests that adults over the age of 40 who engage in leisurely physical activity — such as dancing, gardening, or going for a...

Ekushey Padak winning filmmaker Tanvir Mokammel's films 'Jibandhuli', 'Chitra Nadir Parey' and 'Shimantarekha' is going to participate in Colombo Film Festival in Sri Lanka. The three-day...

Southwest Airlines Co’s pilot union said on Wednesday that extra computer-based training would be required as a result of a planned update to the software...

Could taking good care of gums and teeth also help to protect the brain? A recent study has added to growing evidence of a link...

Swedish carmaker Volvo hopes to reinforce its reputation for safety-first driving by installing cameras and sensors in its cars from the early 2020s, monitoring drivers...

Bangladesh is fast forging its way to be a hub of organic textile manufacturing amid a rise in demand from international apparel retailers.In the country,...

‘Hello brother.’ The warm-hearted words an elderly Muslim reportedly used to greet a white supremacist gunman have become Christchurch’s answer to his volley of hate.Mohemmed...

A bus driver in northern Italy abducted 51 children and their school chaperones Wednesday, threatening the hostages' lives for 40 minutes and setting the bus...

Thousands of devotees today celebrated the Holi, a Hindu religious festival of colours, across the country with due religious fervour and much enthusiasm.“Marking the festival,...

A Dhaka court on Thursday sentenced a suspended assistant sub inspector (ASI) of police’s Special Branch (SB) to two-year imprisonment for demanding bribe from the...

National Award-winning director and the most eligible bachelor in Tollywood, Srijit Mukherji, may just be taken. The filmmaker's close associates say there's a mystery girl...

A recent study by Counter Point Research estimates that the global market for true wireless earbuds will reach 129 million units by 2020. This is...

China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) could be a boon for Bangladesh as the former is looking to use its surplus capacity and the latter...

A fan of US President Donald Trump who mailed parcel bombs to prominent Democratic figures last October was set to appear in court Thursday, where...

A three-day Lalon Memorial Festival began at Lalon's Shrine in Chheuriya of the district yesterday. Introduced by Lalon Shah himself, the festival is held every...

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday put in jeopardy an USD 8.5 million settlement Google made with users to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing...

Japan holds great potential for Bangladesh's ICT sector, with the Fareast nation on course to generating a lion's share of the government's export target of...

Bangladesh ace paceman Mustafizur Rahman is used to bamboozling batsmen with his slower cutters. The cross-seam delivery often catches opponents by surprise but this time...

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand is immediately banning sales of military style semi-automatic rifles and high-capacity magazines like the weapons used in last...

UNWFP and Social Responsibility (SR) Asia Bangladesh jointly organised a roundtable discussion on “Adequate Nutrition for workers – Economic and Social Benefits of Fortified Rice”...

AT&T Inc Chief Executive Randall Stephenson said Wednesday that China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd is making it very difficult for European carriers to drop the...

Exactly 1,000 days after Britain voted to leave the European Union, and nine days before it is scheduled to walk out the door, Prime Minister...

A Dhaka court remanded for seven days the driver of the Suprobhat Paribahan bus that ran over Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) student Abrar Ahmed...

At least three people were killed and 18 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses of Hanif Paribahan on the western link road...

The High Court imposed a ban on making films and dramas on Jaha Alam, who spent three years in jail due to an identity mix...

Germany’s Justice Minister on Friday said she would hardly have expected such “frightening unprofessionalism” from Facebook after the company acknowledged a glitch that exposed passwords...

After turning into an overnight sensation with the mega-blockbuster franchise 'Baahubali', Prabhas has raised the bar of expectations from the audience. To live up to...

Holding a Bushmaster semi-automatic rifle, Constable Michelle Evans donned a black scarf on her head and a rose on her chest. The young police officer...

Customers' appetite for data is expanding every year, compelling mobile operators to increase their capacity and invest huge amounts of money in it, said experts...

The European Commission will next week urge EU countries to share more data to tackle cybersecurity risks related to 5G networks but will ignore US...

A Netflix Inc experiment that began with viewers picking a movie character's breakfast cereal may expand to letting the audience choose the best on-screen date...

Scoot suspends all flights between Singapore and Dhaka with effect from 30 April 2019.General Sales Agent of Scoot Tigerair Pte Ltd in Bangladesh- NOVOAIR in...

Apple will be hosting an event on March 25 this year and invitations to developers and media have already been distributed. For all those who...

EU leaders on Friday said Britain had a final chance to leave the bloc in an orderly fashion, having given the UK parliament an April...

The MIDAS, which pioneered nurturing women entrepreneurship in Bangladesh, has won an award from three French-speaking bilateral chambers in the country for its outstanding contribution...

Czech search engine Seznam urged Google to disclose more details about its plan to boost rival search apps in Android smartphones, saying it continued to...

A four-day Parbotto Mela-2019 (Hilly Fair) began at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital, reports BSS.The Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Ministry with support from the...

The authors of a new study conclude that healthful food prescriptions in Medicare and Medicaid would be more cost-effective after 5 years than preventive drug...

Special counsel Robert Mueller closed his long and contentious Russia investigation with no new charges Friday, ending the probe that has cast a dark shadow...

A three-day international tourism fair got off to a flying start in Dhaka yesterday as travel lovers rushed to book tickets to avail themselves of...

Loans written off by banks surged 20 percent last year as efforts to rein in default loans did not pay off.In 2018 loans amounting to...

Pinterest Inc, the owner of the image search website known for the food and fashion photos that its users post, filed for an initial public...

With the flooding easing in parts of cyclone-stricken Mozambique on Friday, fears are rising that the waters could yield up many more bodies. The confirmed...

 Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader is out of danger now following surgery. “His IOBP machine has been removed. All the parameters are showing good results....

Railways Minister Advocate Nurul Islam Sujan said the government decided to purchase five hundred passenger coaches and one hundred engines this year for Bangladesh Railway...

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad has dismissed his brother GM Quader as the party's co-chairman, citing his 'failures' after several attempts to install him as...

A fire broke out at a high-rise building of Biswas Builders near Dhaka New Market on Friday night.Fire Service and Civil Defense control room operator...

Anti-Brexit protesters flooded into central London by the hundreds of thousands, demanding that Britain's Conservative-led government hold a new referendum on whether Britain should leave...

Scattered yellow vest protesters clashed with French police firing tear gas Saturday after a peaceful march through Paris, but tougher security measures and protest bans...

Many people who have a stroke also experience vision impairment as a result. New groundbreaking research looks at the mechanisms that play a role in...

Germany’s Justice Minister on Friday said she would hardly have expected such “frightening unprofessionalism” from Facebook after the company acknowledged a glitch that exposed passwords...

Jet Airways has stopped flights to 13 international routes including Dhaka till the end of April for being on the verge of collapse.The hard up...

Italy on Saturday signed a "non-binding" protocol with China to take part in Beijing's new "Silk Road" of transport and trade links stretching from Asia...

Skiers compete in the sprint quarterfinal heat during the FIS Cross Country Ski World Cup Final in Quebec City, Canada, on March 22.

Bollywood's leading lady Deepika Padukone has had an eventful last week as the actress unveiled her prestigious Statue of Purpose at Madame Tussauds and graced...

A training program on ‘Customer Service Excellence’ was held for the Front Desk officials of AB Bank.AB Bank Training Academy organized the training session, as...

50 years ago, NASA’s Apollo 11 lunar mission made a successful attempt at landing on the surface of the moon.History was made when astronauts Neil...

The banking sector's capital base eroded alarmingly last year on the back of an increase in default loans.As of December last year, banks' capital adequacy...

Results of primary scholarship, based on the students PEC exams results, has been published and a total of 82,500 students got government stipends.State minister for...

Noted singer Shahnaz Rahmatullah was laid to eternal rest at Banani Military Graveyard in Dhaka on Sunday.Before the burial, her namaz-e-janaza was held at the...

Rescue helicopters were evacuating people from a cruise ship which suffered engine failure on Saturday in windy conditions off the west coast of Norway with...

Popular TV actress Homayra Himu produced a telefilm titled 'Bhalobashi Othoba Bashi Bhalo', five years ago. But producing that telefilm she faced financial crisis during...

American Airlines pilots will test Boeing Co’s 737 MAX software fix on simulators this weekend, the pilots’ union told Reuters on Thursday, a key step...

Markets in the UK and US have tumbled with analysts attributing the drop to growing fears of a global slowdown.The FTSE 100 saw its worst...

The UN is stepping up calls for help in Mozambique as aid agencies struggle to assist tens of thousands of people battered by one of...

Marking the 'Genocide Day' and 11th death anniversary of Shahidul Zahir, the seven-day 'Liberation War Theatre Festival 2019' has been extended by three days. Theatre...

Apple chief executive Tim Cook nudged China on Saturday to open up and said the future would depend on global collaboration, as the United States...

Malaysia is witnessing a rapid increase in the number of Bangladeshi tourists while Nepal saw a decline, said officials yesterday.Malaysia received 154,000 Bangladeshi tourists in...

Theresa May has told MPs there might not be a third vote on her Brexit deal next week if there is insufficient support for it...

The Election Commission deployed additional members of Border Guard Bangladesh and Rapid Action Battalion in 24 risk-prone upazilas following Baghaichhari gun attack.The decision has been...

Prominent singer Shahnaz Rahmatuallah passed away at her Baridhaara residence in the capital early Sunday. She was 67.She breathed her last around 1am after suffering...

India's Harbhajan Singh led an inspired spin attack to help Chennai Super Kings open the 2019 Indian Premier League season with a comprehensive seven-wicket win...

FIDE Master Fahad Rahman earned the title of International Master after clinching the trophy of the Asian Zonal Championship during an intriguing final round at...

Voting in elections to 117 upazila parishads began on Sunday morning in the third phase of the local body polls.The balloting that began at 8am...

Recent research uncovers an association between sugar-sweetened drinks and an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease.The new study appeared in the journal Circulation, a...

U.S-backed Syrian fighters on Sunday were clearing explosives in the last area retaken from the Islamic State group a day after declaring military victory over...

The Palace Luxury Resort is offering an exclusive package which includes free kids stay for families to enjoy their next vacation at the largest resort...

An Ethiopian Airlines executive questioned whether Boeing had told pilots enough about “aggressive” software that pushes a plane’s nose down, a focus of investigation into...

Chartered accountants yesterday urged the government to cut the corporate tax by 2 percentage points across the board to tempt both local and foreign investors...

Swiss police say four people are missing after being buried in an avalanche high in the Alps in the southwest of the country.Valais canton (state)...

United Nations has appreciated Bangladesh's efforts to move Rohingyas out of camps in Teknaf and Ukhiya of Cox’s Bazar, to the island of Bhashan Char,...

A case has been filed against three persons over the death of Sylhet Agriculture University (SAU) student Ghori M Wasim Abbas.SAU proctor Prof Mrityunjay Kundu...

The Supreme Court stayed till March 31 the High Court order that had granted bail to former Awami League MP from Tangail-3 (Ghatail) Amanur Rahman...

Khelna Chobi's internationally acclaimed film 'Live From Dhaka,' will get released on Star Cineplex, Dhaka on March 29. Representatives from the Khelna Chobi team confirmed...

TeamViewer has announced significant new updates improving augmented reality annotations, usability and automation features and introducing conditional access to TeamViewer Tensor for enterprise customers.“With the...

Bangladesh’s rice production is expected to increase 7 percent year-on-year to 3.49 crore tonnes in the 12 months to April thanks to higher acreage  and...

Choeun Nuon traveled from her home in California to a Miami-area cosmetic surgery clinic to have a so-called Brazilian butt lift in February 2017. Instead...

Young singer Anisha has paired up with one of the most popular singers in the country's music industry, Imran in 'Megheri Khame', 'Jodi Ekdin' and...

Karnataka kept the door open on Saturday to talks with local ride-hailing service Ola to avoid a ban that could help rival Uber build market...

Private banks saw a decline in deposit growth in December last year despite offering higher interest rates, highlighting the ongoing liquidity crisis in the banking...

One of Germany's richest families says it plans to give millions of euros to charity after learning about ancestors who enthusiastically supported the Nazis and...

Actor Bobby Haque seemed very inactive in films, after acting in 'Nolok' opposite Shakib Khan.However, Bobby recently told media she is actually busy shooting for...

The European Commission will next week urge EU countries to share more data to tackle cybersecurity risks related to 5G networks but will ignore US...

Sales of commercial vehicles rose 10.65 percent year-on-year to 25,980 units in 2018 fuelled by rising economic activities amid stable political situation, according to data...

Eva Mendes, who has taken an extended hiatus from acting to care for her daughters Esmeralda and Amada, says she would return to the big...

New Zealanders are debating the limits of free speech after their chief censor banned a 74-page manifesto written by the man accused of slaughtering 50...

Tens of thousands of people have marched in cities across Germany to protest planned European Union copyright reforms that they fear will lead to online...

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the weeklong combined Military Hardware Exhibition coinciding with the Independence Day and National Day.Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force exhibit...

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that the ruling party is out to destroy their party’s unity with other parties in...

Aaron Finch struck back-to-back centuries to lead Australia to another thumping eight wicket victory over a hapless Pakistan in the second one-day international in Sharjah...

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan enjoyed a special privilege on his birthday, ringing the ceremonial bell to signal the game's start. Photo: KKR Twitter & CollectedAndre...

A tour that started with an unexpected Test series triumph ended with a second successive limited overs series humiliation for Sri Lanka when South Africa...

The 'Genocide Day' is being observed on Monday in a sombre mood, commemorating the brutalities and cowardly attacks carried out by the Pakistani occupation forces...

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max made a safe emergency landing Tuesday in Orlando, Florida, after experiencing an engine problem, the Federal Aviation Administration said.The...

Ahead of the big night of awards, Kriti Sanon shared glimpses from her power-packed performance on social media. Riding high on the success of her...

Meeting in Brazil this week, auto executives from Toyota to GM talked up traditional fuel sources like ethanol, natural gas and diesel, underlining how South...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday inaugurated digital financial service provider Nagad, a product developed by Bangladesh Post Office with a private company in a bid...

Algeria's powerful army chief called Tuesday for starting the constitutional process to have President Abdelaziz Bouteflika declared unfit for office, possibly paving the way for...

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday said Bangladesh will not relocate Rohingya people to Bashan Char, an island in Noakhali district, if all...

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Wednesday said the government wants to bring back BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman from London as...

Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Tuesday it was launching a global advisory council to consider ethical issues around artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.The council,...

The painting exhibition entitled 'A way to break beyond' by Salma ZakiaBristyhas begun at  LaGalerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. Nilu Rawshon Murshed, Chairperson, Abinta Gallery...

Bank of Japan policymakers debated the feasibility of ramping up monetary stimulus at their rate review this month as heightening overseas risks weighed on the...

The first female Muslim member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives said Tuesday she was offended by a colleague's decision to open a voting session...

Popular face of the small screen of present time Ireen Tani. Started her career in media working in Badol Khondokar's movie 'Bidrohi Padma'. Though she...

US-Bangla Airlines will operate three flights daily on Dhaka-Sylhet-Dhaka route from March 31.To cater to the needs of Sylhet residents, US-Bangla launched an evening flight...

During an exclusive launch event today at the Paris Convention Center, Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) unveiled the HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro. The...

A person can experience visual hallucinations for many reasons, including consuming hallucinogenic substances or as a symptom of schizophrenia. But what are the brain mechanisms...

After a buoyant start to the year, German consumers are less optimistic heading into April despite a renewed growth outlook and a vibrant labour market,...

Britain's parliament sought a new Brexit strategy Tuesday after seizing the initiative from Prime Minister Theresa May in a historic vote, with the risk of...

Not much time has passed since Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while conducting ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, struck a chord with Indian gaming enthusiasts by asking ‘Ye...

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hasan on Tuesday said there is no chance of any surprise inclusion in the World Cup squad of Bangladesh. He,...

There was a time when cyber crime was limited to spreading indecent content. Recently, however, it has reached entirely new levels with the advent of...

The bodies of two Bangladeshis killed in the Christchurch mosques shooting earlier this month have been returned home to their grieving families, relatives said late...

Substitute Gabriel Jesus scored twice in the second half as Brazil came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 3-1 in an international friendly on...

A Swechchhasebak League leader was hacked to death in Mathbaria upazila of Pirojpur in an election violence on Monday.Victim Jony Talukdar, 25, was the vice...

A 21-year-old American pleaded guilty to shooting a couple dead and abducting their teenage daughter in a brutal Midwestern home invasion that shocked the nation.The...

Down with two releases already in 2019, Tamannaah Bhatia has a growing kitty of projects across genres and languages. The actress says being a part...

A trip to the grocery store. A little league baseball game. A cute baby swinging from a tree. Millions of people have watched strangers do...

The SV-3253 of Saudi Arabian Airlines flying to Saudi Arab had to return back to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka after discovering ‘technical difficulty’ midflight...

Prince William will visit New Zealand next month to honour victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings that claimed 50 lives, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and...

Fs Nayeem and Urmila Srabonty Kar, two popular actors of present time are working together in a drama serial titled 'Poradhin'. They are acting as...

United States of America (USA) Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Robert Miller has opened an American Corner officially at Varendra University in Rajshahi city on Thursday.General...

Georgia Moir of South Africa prepares to shoot during the 2019 FINA World League Inter-Continental Cup Woman’s match against Canada in Perth, Australia, on March...

At least seven people, including a Sri Lankan citizen, were killed and dozens injured in the fire that broke out at the fire in a...

Facebook is taking steps to reduce the spread of false information on its platforms ahead of India’s general election, company officials said Monday.Facebook listed a...

Sterling rallied Tuesday on fresh hope that British Prime Minister Theresa May would avoid a chaotic no-deal Brexit, while global stock markets recovered.As Wall Street...

A shooting in Seattle on Wednesday left multiple victims struck by gunfire, city police said on Twitter, as local media reported one person dead and...

A US federal appeals court refused to hold Grindr liable to a New York man who said his former boyfriend used the gay dating app...

Sonali Bank has emerged as an anomaly in the banking sector, logging in almost half the loan-deposit ratio than other banks last year, at a...

Pope Francis heads to Morocco on Saturday, the first pope to do so in 35 years, with interreligious dialogue and immigration on the agenda.The Argentine...

Having had several years of musical training may yield some unexpected cognitive benefits. A new study suggests that musical training may improve a person's ability...

Chinese gaming company Beijing Kunlun Tech Co Ltd is seeking to sell Grindr LLC, the popular gay dating app it has owned since 2016, after...

The local assembly of handsets by Samsung is already bearing fruit as their quality in some cases is better than the imported ones and the...

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on Wednesday said there was a financial link between the suspect accused of killing 50 people in mass shootings at mosques...

At least eight people have been killed and many others injured after a passenger bus and a microbus collided head-on at Lohagara upazila in Chittagong.According...

Two Bangladeshi victims, who were among the 50 persons killed in the deadly Christchurch mosque shootings in New Zealand, were buried at their homes in...

Australia won the third one-day international against Pakistan by 80 runs in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, taking an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Australia...

The conductor of the bus of  'Suprovat Paribahan' was driving the vehicle when it ran over Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) student Abrar Ahmed Chowdhury...

Andre Russell hit a 17-ball 48 and picked the wickets of Chris Gayle and Sarfaraz Khan to script a 28-run victory for Kolkata Knight Riders...

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two members of a human trafficking syndicate and rescued four Rohingya women from city’s Khilgaon area on Tuesday...

Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s credit card deal with Apple Inc is the latest move by the Wall Street investment bank to court mass-market consumers, potentially...

Arab leaders meeting in Tunisia on Sunday hope to project unified opposition to the Trump administration’s acceptance of Israeli control over the Golan Heights and...

National Film Award winner actress Bidya Sinha Saha Mim was busy for last few days with works in web series. For this reason, she had...

China’s top market regulator on Friday demanded online platforms police advertisements more closely, marking another effort from the government to clean up “illegal” web content.China’s...

Turkish Airlines organised an Agency Award Night on March 27 at Radisson Blue Dhaka Water Garden to recognise their top performing passenger and cargo agents...

Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology Mustafa Jabbar said fire prevention is possible using technology available in the country. He said this while responding the query of...

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday said peacekeeping missions are working flat out and need to be made “stronger and safer.”State Minister for Foreign...

Will Pucovski of Victoria bats during day three of the Sheffield Shield Final match between Victoria and New South Wales at Junction Oval in Melbourne,...

Around 66 percent buildings in capital Dhaka and its adjoining areas under the jurisdiction of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) have been constructed in an unplanned...

A two-day ethnic minority people handicrafts and cultural festival began here today amidst various colorful programs, reports BSS. Rajshahi Divisional Ethnic Minority Cultural Academy organized...

Facebook Inc has removed a social media network in the Philippines for “coordinated inauthentic behavior”, and took the unusual step of linking it to a...

The budget for the next fiscal year will be realistic, meaning the government will be able to attain both the revenue and expenditure targets, said...

Thousands of protesters gathered in central Algiers on Friday, piling pressure on President Abdel Aziz Bouteflika to resign days after the country's powerful military called...

China’s Huawei Technologies called on Washington to drop the “loser’s attitude” and once again rubbished US allegations its gear could be used by Beijing for...

Kangana Ranaut has always been known for making controversial statements. The actress had earlier slammed Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt for teaming up against her...

Embattled aviation giant Boeing pledged Wednesday to do all it can to prevent crashes like the two that killed nearly 350 people in recent months,...

A contagious cancer is threatening Tasma-nian devils with extinction, but these unique carnivores and their human helpers are adapting at breakneck speed, giving new hope...

Bob Marley once said, "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." A recent study using a mouse model backs...

Supersonic jet developer Aerion Corp is designing its first plane to run completely on biofuels to reduce emissions, even as the company calls for new...

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a loan of $120 million for a project that will upgrade and expand the power transmission system...

The head of a Philippine online news site that has been critical of President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Friday for the second time in two...

Jatiya Oikyafront postponed its human chain programme scheduled for Saturday due to Banani's FR Tower deadly fire incident.The decision was taken at a meeting of...

A fire broke out early Saturday morning at Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) kitchen market in Gulshan-1.The fire broke out around 6am.A total of 20...

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) suspended all water vessel services on Sadarghat-Gabtoli route for 12 hours everyday, starting from Saturday (March 30) night for...

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has already passed 35. But, still he seems as young and energetic as a teenager cricketer. Sometimes, he mesmerized everybody with his...

The fire that broke out at Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) kitchen market in Gulshan-1 early today has been brought under control.On information, 20 fire-fighting...

Two suspected drug traders were killed in a reported gunfight with police at Moulvibazar in Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar early Sunday.Deceased Mahamudur Rahman, 28,...

A redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation will be sent to Congress by mid-April and will not be shared...

Sara Ali Khan kickstarted her Bollywood debut with Kedarnath alongside Sushant Singh Rajput which was released last year. Even though the two actors were never...

Snapdeal has started pre-registration for a new ‘’Smart Shirt’’ on its website. The “Patented Technology” will allow users to change the colour of the shirt...

The pace of recovery of banks' nonperforming loans (NPL) was much lower than the rate at which their NPL increased last year -- an ominous...

A memorial service has been held in Christchurch, New Zealand, and screened around the nation, to honour the 50 victims of the 15 March shootings....

A recent study in mice showed that reheated cooking oil might trigger cell changes that can promote late-stage breast cancer growth. Researchers from the University of...

Amazon is reportedly looking at launching an ad-supported video news app for its Fire TV streaming devices.According to a report on The Information, the e-commerce...

 US-Bangla Airlines, a leading private sector carrier of the country, has launched regular flights to Chennai today, March 31, becoming the first Bangladeshi airline to...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under new pressure after his former justice minister released new documents relating to the SNC-Lavalin affair. Jody Wilson-Raybould says...

A get-together was arranged with the participation of all the actors of this serial where actresses of three generations of the serial Laila Hasan, Runa...

Facebook Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said on Friday the company was looking to place restrictions on who can go live on its platform...

Women entrepreneurs have come a long way despite facing social and economic barriers, speakers said yesterday.Now female entrepreneurs need policy support and more budgetary allocation,...

Theresa May and her cabinet are looking for ways to bring her EU withdrawal agreement back to the Commons for a fourth attempt at winning...

A six-day long television drama festival 'Annada Alo- Charuneedam short-length drama festival 2019' began in the capital yesterday.The inaugural ceremony of the event held yesterday...

Huawei may seem like a troubled company on the outside but have a look at its latest financial results and it is anything but thriving.China-based...

Two 16-year-old Japanese students have drowned while on a school tour at a popular tourist island in eastern Australia, police said Saturday.Emergency services launched a...

Sunrisers Hyderabad have started their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 campaign on a strong note. They only lost their opening fixture to Kolkata Knight Riders...

Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested the owners of the land and a part of the FR Tower after a deadly fire...

Voting in fourth phase of the 5th upazila parishad elections has begun in 107 upazilas amid tight security measures Sunday (March 31).The balloting will continue...

Balloting was suspended at three polling stations in Titas upazila of Cumilla after miscreants tried to occupy the centres on Sunday morning.The centres are Daskandi,...