SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 15 (AFP): Google on Tuesday confirmed that hackers backed by Iran are targeting the campaigns of US presidential rivals Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.A hacker group known as "APT42" linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps went...
GENEVA, Aug 15 (AFP): The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the mpox surge in Africa a global public health emergency, sounding its highest possible alarm over the worsening situation.Worried by the rise in cases in the Democratic Republic of...
SEOUL, Aug 15 (AFP): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday proposed an "Inter-Korean Working Group" aimed at relieving soaring tensions with Pyongyang and exploring avenues for economic cooperation.Relations between the two Koreas are at one of their lowest...
NEW YORK, Aug 15 (Reuters): The US Navy's deployment of new extremely long-range air-to-air missiles in the Indo-Pacific could erase China's advantage in aerial reach, experts say, part of an intensifying focus on projecting power amid high tensions in the...
KOLKATA, Aug 15 (BBC): Tens of thousands of women in West Bengal state marched through the streets on Wednesday night in protest against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a state-run hospital in Kolkata last week.The Reclaim...
KYIV, Aug 15 (AFP/Reuters): The Ukrainian army has set up an administrative office in Russia's Kursk region, where Kyiv has been mounting a cross-border offensive, Ukrainian military chief Oleksandr Syrsky said Thursday."A military commandant's office has been set up to...
DOHA, Aug 15 (AP/BBC): A top Hamas official said the Palestinian militant group is losing faith in the United States' ability to mediate a cease-fire in Gaza ahead of a new round of talks scheduled for this week amid mounting...
MADRID, Aug 15 (AFP): Teenage star Lamine Yamal is carrying the weight of expectations as Hansi Flick's Barcelona face the unenviable challenge of dethroning a fearsome Real Madrid side as Spanish champions this season.The German coach replaced club legend Xavi...
WARSAW, Aug 15 (Reuters): Kylian Mbappe could not have anticipated a better start to his Real Madrid career as he scored a debut goal to help his new team win the European Super Cup on Wednesday.Mbappe fired the ball into...
Elon Musk and JK Rowling could face five-year prison terms and fines of up to £214,000 if Paris 2024 Olympics boxer Imane Khelif wins her case against them - after she included the pair in a criminal 'cyber-bullying' lawsuit, according...
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh next month, according to PTI. This move comes as part of a broader plan by the Ajit Agarkar-led senior selection committee to ensure...
India will not step in to host October's Women's T20 World Cup if it has to be moved from Bangladesh, says Indian cricket board (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah, report agencies.Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India...
The Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is set to commence on August 21 in Rawalpindi, with the first match scheduled to conclude on August 25.According to sources, the pitch at Pindi Stadium will likely favor fast bowlers. Pakistan is...
JOYPURHAT, Aug 15 (BSS): Farmers of the district have already completed the transplantation of Aman paddy seedlings on 69,205 hectares of land in all five upazilas this season.Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) Rahela Parveen said the...
PANCHAGARH, Aug 15 (UNB): A mother and her two sons have been brutally stabbed to death in Panchagarh, police said.The incident occurred on Wednesday night in the Daluya Dighi area of Kurulia village, Balarampur Union, Atwari Upazila of Panchagarh district.The...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-08-16 00:00:00
CHANDPUR, Aug 15: Hilsa fish still sells at an exorbitant price in all markets of Chandpur despite its adequate supply.Common people say that hilsa is beyond their purchasing power due to its sky-high prices in the hub of the national...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-08-16 00:00:00
COX'S BAZAR, Aug 14: Parts of Cox's Bazar sea beach are strewn with litters endangering environment in the top-most tourist spot of Bangladesh. A huge amount of garbage is seen floating in the coastal water at different points of the...
As one of the most densely populated countries in the world, where approximately 1,112 people live per square kilometer, Bangladesh faces numerous challenges, particularly in its urban areas. This high population density is largely concentrated in cities, as many people...
The current maximum entry age of 30 for government jobs is outdated and requires reform. Raising this limit to 33 would better align with modern educational and career trajectories, allowing candidates to complete higher education and gain valuable private sector...
Shiabur Rahman | 2024-08-16 00:00:00
The long-familiar Dhaka city looked unknown to its dwellers since August 5 when students of educational institutions starting from middle school to university took up responsibility for traffic management. The students, who spearheaded a fierce anti-government movement that culminated in...
Nilratan Halder | 2024-08-16 00:00:00
Finance and Planning Adviser to the interim government, Salehuddin Ahmed has indicated that his ministry will prioritise those projects of the ongoing ones that foster businesses and employment. The objective is to support people's livelihoods through creation of jobs. Of...
What the Chief Adviser to the interim government has said while talking to the Hindu community is not only laudable but also time-befitting. The key message he conveyed is that the members of the Hindu community in the country should...
Hasnat Abdul Hye | 2024-08-16 00:00:00
The scenes of rowdy men and women starting a riot on the streets, vandalising properties and viciously fighting with police immediately remind viewers of similar events that usually take place in developing countries. But this is happening in United Kingdom...
Farhan Fardaus and Babul Barman | 2024-08-15 12:00:00
To salvage Islami Bank Bangladesh the interim government will have to recover money by seizing all assets of S Alam Group responsible for the present sorry state of the lender. S Alam Group and its sister concerns have reportedly taken...
Stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trading on Wednesday as oil prices climbed, while investors braced for a key US inflation reading later in the day, reports Reuters.Oil prices, a catalyst for the Gulf's financial markets, rose on...
RIYADH, Aug 14 (Arab News): Saudi Arabia is poised to lead the expansion of Islamic insurance in the Gulf Cooperation Council, with revenues expected to exceed $20 billion in 2024, according to S&P Global. The sector is projected to grow...
Foreign investors were net buyers of Asian bonds for the third consecutive month in July, spurred by strong regional export growth and expectations of a September rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, reports Reuters.Overseas investors purchased a net $7.91...
BENGALURU, Aug 14 (Reuters): Global banks have started reviving the technology projects they put on ice in 2023, raising hopes for the $254 billion Indian IT sector that makes about a third of its revenue from banking, financial services and...
RIYADH, Aug 14 (Arab News): The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday announced an extension of its waiver on fees for expatriate workers in the industrial sector, continuing a policy first introduced in 2019.This decision, effective until Dec. 31,...
BEIJING, Aug 14 (BBC): Chinese car maker Zeekr says its new electric vehicle (EV) batteries charge faster than any of its rivals, including industry leaders Tesla and BYD.The firm claims its upgraded batteries can be charged from 10 per cent...
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