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Labour reforms key to Bangladesh's economic growth: US delegation
The delegation concludes its visit to Bangladesh today
Sastar Bazar: A relief for low-income families
Members of a voluntary organisation in Patuakhali town have been buying different vegetable items directly from the growers and selling those to consumers, especially low-income group people, at a cheaper price.
Goods transport by lighter vessels: HC stays new policy for 6 months
The HC bench of Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Sikder Mahmudur Razi issued the order on Tuesday after hearing a writ petition filed by 11 lighter vessel-owning firms.
Road construction work: Sand lifting threatens Kuakata reserve forest
Locals said that despite repeated complaints to the authorities concerned, nothing has been done so far
TCB to sell potato from tomorrow
Consumers in Dhaka can purchase up to 3 kilogrammes (kg) of potatoes at Tk 40 per kg through 50 trucks deployed across the city
Brazil's first lady insults Elon Musk ahead of G20 summit
Brazil's first lady Rosangela "Janja" da Silva on Saturday insulted Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, at an event ahead of the G20 summit in which she advocated tougher regulation of social media.
Trump names vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. to head health dept
Moving quickly since his election last week, Trump has embarked on a campaign of political shock and awe as he rolls out an administration designed to upend -- and in some cases literally dismantle -- the US government.
'Monsoon brides': Extreme weather fuels Pakistan child marriages
"I was happy to hear I was getting married... I thought my life would become easier," Shamila told AFP after her wedding to a man twice her age in hope of a more prosperous life.
China notified France about missile launch in Pacific: French authorities
China notified France before test-firing a long-range ballistic missile into the Pacific on Wednesday, authorities in French Polynesia said, adding that the weapon had landed not far from its exclusive economic zone.
Lebanon says 10 people killed in Israeli strikes Wednesday
The health ministry said that an Israeli strike on the village of Joun in the Chouf mountains, southeast of Beirut, killed four people. It said two other strikes killed three people in the village of Maaysra, north of Beirut, and three in Ain Qana in the south.
Israel says carrying out 'extensive' strikes in south Lebanon
The Israeli military said it was carrying out "extensive" air strikes in south Lebanon and the eastern Beqaa Valley after Hezbollah fired a ballistic missile that reached the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.
Israel 'pushing region towards all-out war': Egypt, Iraq, Jordan
The foreign ministers of Egypt, Iraq and Jordan condemned Israel's "aggression" against Lebanon Wednesday, warning that it is "pushing the region towards all-out war".
Hezbollah fires ballistic missile targeting Mossad HQ near Tel Aviv
Israeli military says it is the first time a Hezbollah missile reached Tel Aviv area
6 dead, 7 injured in central China bridge crash
Six people died after a car lost control and slammed into bikes and other vehicles on a bridge in central China's Hunan province early Monday morning, police said.
Nine Indian fishermen feared dead after trawler capsizes
The trawler had left from the Sundarbans in West Bengal on Wednesday with 17 men on board, said Surajit Bag, assistant director of fishing in the state government.
‘Women’s role in movements often ignored’
Despite women playing an instrumental role in all movements, their voices are often ignored once the movements end, said Sharmeen Murshir, social welfare and women’s affairs adviser of the interim governmnt at a seminar yesterday.
Hilsa eggs: a delicacy out of reach for many
Do you love hilsa eggs? If so, you’re not alone. For many families, especially the little ones at home, these delicate, flavourful eggs are a cherished treat. But this season, getting your hands on this once-affordable delicacy may prove a real challenge.
Malaysian police rescue 400 minors from suspected sexual abuse at Islamic charity homes
Malaysian authorities rescued more than 400 children on Wednesday suspected of being sexually abused at charity homes run by a prominent Islamic business organisation with links to a banned religious sect, the top police official said.