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Bill Gates warns of AI's impact on work and society

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- founder Bill Gates has expressed concerns over the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, cautioning that while the technology holds immense potential, it could also lead to ... Read More


Trees planted for social forestry must be protected: Rizwana

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has emphasised the importance of protecting trees planted as part of social forestry, stating that these trees should only be cut down if ther... Read More


Bimstec Summit: A meeting between Dr Yunus and Modi in the making?

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to attend the Bimstec Summit, to be held on April 4 in Bangkok, raising hope for a first-ever in person meeting with Indian Prime Minis... Read More


Meta initiates layoffs to reduce workforce by 5%

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has started a series of performance-based layoffs today, targeting approximately 5% of its global workforce. This move is part of CEO... Read More


Business tycoon killed by grandson over property dispute

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- In a tragic turn of events, 86-year-old industrialist Velamati Chandrasekhara Janardhana Rao of Hyderabad was fatally stabbed by his grandson, 29-year-old Kilaru Keerthi Teja, follow... Read More


DU stakeholders unanimous in their desire to bring back DUCSU

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Democracy International and the Dhaka University Debating Society organized a discussion session titled 'DUCSU Dialogue: Reform and Election.' In the discussion, speakers talked abo... Read More


TCB ready to resume sales through trucks offering subsidised essentials

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is set to resume its sales programme through trucks today (Monday), aiming to provide essential commodities at subsidised rates to consume... Read More


Trading Begins with an Uptrend as Most Company Shares Gain

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Trading at both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges commenced on a positive note on the first working day of the week, with most company shares witnessing a price increase. On S... Read More


Operation Devil Hunt: 40 arrested in Gazipur

Gazipur, Feb. 9 -- Joint forces have arrested 40 people, suspected to be supporters of Awami League and its associate bodies, from Gazipur since Saturday night to Sunday morning, said police. Superin... Read More


'Operation Devil Hunt' to continue until devils are finished: Home Adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The countrywide crackdown 'Operation Devil Hunt' will go on until the devils are finished, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. "The operation will tar... Read More