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India becomes 4th nation having capabilities to shoot down fixed wing drone by laser beam

India, April 14 -- For the first time, India has showcased its capability to shoot down fixed-wing aircraft, missiles and swarm drones using a 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system. India has joined t... Read More


Will all children be born free of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis-B by 2030?

India, April 14 -- Despite knowing how to prevent vertical transmission (from mother to the baby) of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis-B infections, we are failing with every child who is born with either o... Read More


Reducing tax in next budget unlikely: NBR Chief

Dhaka, April 14 -- There is less possibility of reducing individual and corporate tax rates in the upcoming budget for the fiscal 2025-26 said Md. Abdur Rahman Khan, Chairman of the National Board of ... Read More


'It's important to focus on recovery from injury'

Dhaka, April 14 -- Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das clarified his decision to return from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after being injured, saying that due to national team's packed schedu... Read More


Singers to welcome Pahela Boishakh with songs

Dhaka, April 14 -- Today is the first day of Bengali 1432, i.e. Pahela Boishakh. Today, the entire country will be celebrating the Bengali New Year. Similarly, artistes in the music scene of Banglades... Read More


Sharmin Keya's self-composed song after 17yrs

Dhaka, April 14 -- Several original songs rendered by Sharmin Keya, a popular musician of this generation, have been released. Among them, there are songs written and composed by others, as well as so... Read More


Halkhata: Integral part of Bengali New Year on the verge of depletion

Dhaka, April 14 -- Chaitra Sankranti was observed on Sunday and Pohela Boishakh will be observed on Monday. These two days are significant especially for those who are businessmen. Halkhata, symbolic ... Read More


Gas rates up 33pc for new industries

Dhaka, April 14 -- Despite strong opposition from consumer advocacy groups and industry representatives, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a fresh increase in gas tariff... Read More


Toxic haze blankets Kathmandu

Dhaka, April 14 -- Nepal's Kathmandu has been covered by a toxic haze of dust and smoke for multiple days, with the sun glowing an eerie red through the smog. The Himalayan nation is famous for its mo... Read More


Arsenal held by Brentford as title hopes fade

Dhaka, April 14 -- Arsenal's Premier League title hopes were effectively extinguished as a late equaliser from Yoane Wissa earned Brentford a 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Mikel Artet... Read More