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Janata Bank website hit by cyberattack

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The website of the state-owned Janata Bank has come under cyberattack despite being taken offline as a precaution, with the bank's IT team working to repair the damage. Spam was fou... Read More


Sugar intake may worsen antibiotic-related gut damage: study

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Foods that are high in sugar may worsen antibiotics' effects on the gut by reducing microbial diversity and encouraging the growth of bacteria linked to difficult-to-treat infections... Read More


Bangladesh Bank back online after three days

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Bangladesh Bank's official website is back online after a three-day shutdown as a precaution against the risk of global cyberattacks. The website was taken down on Thursday evening ... Read More


Bangladesh to import six more LNG cargoes

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has approved a proposal to buy six more cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) amid the ongoing energy crisis caused by the war in West A... Read More


AI chatbots pose mental health risks: report

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- More people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support, but experts warn they can reinforce harmful beliefs, miss serious symptoms and encourage unhealthy attachments, accordin... Read More


CUET protesters ready to return to classrooms

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Teachers and students leading a shutdown at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) have agreed to return to classrooms on the 34th day of their protest demanding ... Read More


DGFI members among 6 arrested over 'kidnapping'

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Six people, including two members of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) and a member of the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party, have been arrested over the... Read More


Humaiun to lead Bangladesh delegation at CHOGM

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir is set to lead Bangladesh's delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in place of Prime Minister Tarique Rah... Read More


Biman suspends Riyadh, Dammam flights until Nov 4

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has suspended all flights from Dhaka to Dammam and Riyadh until Nov 4 following Houthi attacks targeting airports in Saudi Arabia. The state-owned carrier ... Read More


4 Bangladeshis held in Malaysian 'online gaming scam'

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Malaysian police have arrested six people, including four Bangladeshis, on suspicion of involvement in an online gaming scam or gambling operation. Citing Kuala Muda district Police... Read More