BEIJING, Mar 18 (AFP): Tencent wants to bring artificial intelligence agents into its WeChat social media app, the Chinese tech firm's president said on Wednesday, a move that could change how hundreds of millions of users interact with the platform...
RIYADH, Mar 18 (Arab News): Profits of container shipping companies in China and Taiwan reflect how the sector is dealing with global disruptions, at a time when the war on Iran is dampening hopes of reopening the Red Sea and...
TOKYO, Mar 18 (AFP): The Middle East war is forcing petrochemical giants in two key Asian economies to cut production as the conflict rattles supplies of a crucial oil-derived component used to make a range of plastic goods.The scarcity of...
CUMILLA, Mar 18 (BSS): Minister for Food, Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid said the government has taken initiatives to introduce Crop Insurance to protect farmers' from natural disasters."If crops are damaged due to floods or natural...
With only a short time left before Eid-ul-Fitr, people are busy making their last-minute purchases. The photo was taken in the Baitul Mukarram area on Wednesday.
SEOUL, March 18, (AFP): South Korea said on Wednesday it would receive an additional 18 million barrels of oil from the United Arab Emirates through multiple supply channels as the Iran war disrupts global supplies and sends prices higher.About 70...
HONG KONG,Mar 18, (AP): About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and it is still exporting millions of barrels of oil at a time when the waterway...
M. Nazeem A. Choudhury, Additional Managing Director of Prime Bank, and Jahid Hussain, Founder of Export Sheba, signed a strategic agreement in Dhaka recently to promote export business development and strengthen the capabilities of SME and emerging exporters. Under this...
BAGHDAD, March 18, (AFP): Iraq announced on Wednesday it had resumed limited oil exports of 250,000 bpd through the Turkish port of Ceyhan after the country's output plunged due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.A founding member of the...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Mar 18: A total of 22 energy vessels loaded with LNG, LPG and refined fuel products have reached the Chittagong port in the current month. The ships berthed at the port in the first 17 days. Besides, four more...
Prices of chicken in Dhaka have spiked by 15-20 percent within a week ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, squeezing household budgets and prompting concerns over supply disruptions and possible market manipulation.A visit to major wholesale markets including Karwan Bazar, Kaptan Bazar and...
GULAM RABBANI | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
Travel agencies are currently witnessing a major downturn in business as the ongoing Middle East (ME) war has severely disrupted international air travel, especially flights between Bangladesh and the Gulf destinations.The crisis has affected airline operations, pilgrimage travel, migrant movement,...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
CHANDPUR, Mar 18: Most of Chandpur's soil is not good for growing watermelons, but residents have been enjoying the fruit ahead of summer - albeit paying high prices - owing to smooth supply in ample quantity from southern districts.These days...
OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
Although the government has ordered all stores and shopping malls to turn off external decorative lighting amid fuel supply crisis with the war expanding in the Middle East, shops in Rajshahi, Sylhet and Chattogram have turned a deaf ear.Our correspondent...
BRASILIA, Mar 18 (AFP): Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday to restrict minors' access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal content.A law regulating children's use of social media was approved last year after a...
CAIRO/GAZA, Mar 18 (Reuters): Israel has killed nearly a dozen Gaza police officers this week as it steps up attacks on a Hamas-run force that the militants have used to re-establish governance in areas under their control, Gaza authorities say.Hamas'...
LONDON, Mar 18 (AFP): The International Maritime Organization was set to begin an "extraordinary session" on Wednesday to discuss shipping amid the Middle East war, as fears grow over the fate of thousands of stranded ships and seafarers.The London-based UN...
LONDON, Mar 18 (AFP): Jos Buttler is refusing to accept his England career is over despite admitting he had a "poor tournament" at the recent T20 World Cup.Widely regarded as one of the outstanding white-ball batsmen of his generation, Buttler...
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she is unsure about her return to the Dubai Championships after its tournament director criticised her withdrawal this year, labelling the demand for tougher penalties on late pullouts a "ridiculous" idea, reports Reuters.Sabalenka and...
Bangladesh's all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Pakistan's captain Salman Agha made significant gains in the latest ODI rankings after Bangladesh beat Pakistan 2-1 in the three-match ODI series, according to Indian newspaper India Today. Salman broke into the top 10...
The MCC has weighed in on the contentious run-out of Pakistan captain Salman Agha during the second ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka, contending that the dismissal was fully in accordance with the Laws of the game. It suggested, however, that...
SYDNEY, Mar 18: (AP): Riko Ueki and Maika Hamano scored first-half goals to set Japan on course for a 4-1 victory over South Korea on Wednesday and a spot in the Women's Asian Cup final against Australia.Japan dominated the semifinal...
Neymar has said he is still dreaming of making Brazil's World Cup squad despite being left out of the national team for this month's friendlies against France and Croatia, according to ESPN Football.Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the Santos forward...
Bangladesh's sports minister Aminul Haque will consult the ICC before taking a final decision on the future of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). He also plans to appoint a second committee to investigate why Bangladesh could not participate at this...
Matiur Rahman | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
Eid-ul-Fitr is widely understood as a religious celebration marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Yet in societies such as Bangladesh, Eid is not merely a ritual moment of prayer, festivity, and consumption; it is also a complex...
Mohammad Kabir Hassan and Zobayer Ahmed | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
In Bangladesh, many people think of Ramadan as a time for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and community support. Ramadan is important for religious reasons, but it also creates one of the strongest seasonal economic cycles in the country. Bangladesh’s economy changes...
The gap between the rich and the poor remains a stark reality in today's society. While a small segment of people accumulates immense wealth, many others struggle to meet even their most basic needs. To reduce such inequality and build...
Dhaka city has become unusually quiet as a large number of city dwellers left the city to celebrate Eid with their families in their hometowns. After evening, many streets and alleys turn almost deserted. During Eid, many residential areas become...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
For Bangladesh, rivers and canals are as vital as veins are to the human body. The country is uniquely blessed with a vast network of waterways that crisscross the land, sustaining its life, agriculture and economy. Today, this intricate system...
Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated after a day or two depending on the sighting of the moon is a festival of breaking fast. But this apparently simple meaning has its essence ensconced in the month-long religious and spiritual cognition of self...
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