Mentioning that some 1.61 lakh people die every year due to tobacco consumption in Bangladesh, speakers at a seminar said the media should play a crucial role in countering the manipulative tactics of ...

The much-anticipated film "Jole Jwole Tara", starring Rafiath Rashid Mithila and FS Nayeem, has premiered in theatres across the country today. "Though it's primarily the story of a nomadic woman's ...

What's in a name? Quite a lot, actually. Names define identities. Names shape perceptions. They also help set narratives, assign blame, and even influence outcomes. It, therefore, makes sense that the ...

US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for a joint press conference at White House in Washington DC on Thursday. | AFP Photo US President Donald Trump on Thursday ...

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha cracked centuries to guide Pakistan into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win over South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday. Rizwan led Pakistan's highest ...

The authorities concerned, in partnership with private transport operators, recently launched counter-based ticket-selling bus service on a few routes in Dhaka city to provide commuters a safer and ...

Bangladesh has mostly failed to achieve its targeted level of foreign direct investments (FDIs), with investment inflow amounting to only 0.75 percent of GDP in 2023, according to UNCTAD. Efforts to ...

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced Mehedi Hasan Miraz as Bangladesh's vice-captain for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy yesterday evening, mere hours before the squad's scheduled departure for ...

The port city of Chattogram has been becoming increasingly uninhabitable because of frequent water-logging. Every time there is a moderate to heavy downpour, the city goes under knee-to-waist-deep ...

Bangladesh needs to increase smartphone penetration among its mobile phone users as a prerequisite for the introduction of 5G technology, said Yasir Azman, chief executive officer of Grameenphone.

Valentine's Day is often associated with couples, but what about those who want to focus on themselves? Whether you're single, or just looking to take a break from the hustle of life, Valentine's Day ...

A decorated van drives past under a pedestrian bridge with an advertisment banner, ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament, in Karachi, Pakistan February 13, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Pakistan is ...