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Nat'l election to be held on time: Tarique

Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday called on people to remain united against all conspiracies, expressing confidence that there is no reason for fear and that the national ... Read More


ADP spending drops to record low Tk28,044cr

Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- Spending under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) plunged to a historic low of Tk28,044 crore during the first five months (July-November) of the 2025-26 fiscal year, marking the... Read More


DUCSU VP demands Home Adviser's resign

Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- Leaders of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) on Monday issued a 48-hour ultimatum, placing three key demands over the attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of ... Read More


Kenyans' Daily Betting Losses Hit Sh190 Million July 2024-March 2025

Kenya, Dec. 16 -- Kenyans' daily betting losses hit Sh190 million from July 2024 to March 2025, according to fresh data from the Betting Control and Licensing Board, revealing that punters wagered an ... Read More


Cyrus Jirongo Accident: Petrol Station Guard Claims No Traffic

Kenya, Dec. 16 -- The Cyrus Jirongo accident takes a new twist as the petrol station guard with no traffic claim has emerged as a security officer on duty the night the late flamboyant politician met ... Read More


Clinical Trial: A Multimodal Investigation into the Neural Mechanisms Linking Respiratory Interoception with Emotional and Pain Perception (Japan)

Tokyo, Dec. 16 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000060086) titled 'A Comprehensive Study on the Link Between Breathing Sensations, Emotions, a... Read More


Clinical Trial: Effects of consumption of the test food on perimenstrual symptoms in healthy female college students: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover comparison trial (Japan)

Tokyo, Dec. 16 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000054186) titled 'Effects of consumption of the test food on perimenstrual symptoms in health... Read More


Does makhana help in weight loss? Know benefits, nutritional value, and the best ways to include fox nuts to your diet

India, Dec. 16 -- Makhana, also known as lotus seeds or fox nuts, is widely used in healthy snacking recipes. It is naturally low in calories, making it a guilt-free snack. Makhana also provides a mod... Read More


As oil, gas and gallium reshape America's security strategy, we can expect peace prospects to brighten

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The new National Security Strategy of the US seeks "strategic stability" with Russia. It declares that China is merely a competitor, that the Middle East is not central to Americ... Read More


NSSF Higher Contributions Above Sh100000 Workers from February 2026

Kenya, Dec. 16 -- Starting in February 2026, employees whose NSSF contributions exceed Sh100,000 will need to remit an additional Sh2,160 monthly, raising their total deduction from Sh4,320 to Sh6,480... Read More