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At least 85 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, more aid allowed

Bangladesh, May 21 -- Israel pressed ahead Tuesday with its new military offensive in Gaza despite mounting international criticism, launching airstrikes that health officials said killed at least 85 ... Read More


President Parade (Summer)-2025 held at BAF Academy

Dhaka, May 21 -- 2025, marking the commissioning of No 86 BAFA (Bangladesh Air Force Academy) Course, Direct Entry-2025A, SPSSC-2025A and BLPC-2025A of Bangladesh Air Force, was held at BAF Academy in... Read More


15 Fire service personnel complete Swift Water Rescue Training in Cox's Bazar

Dhaka, May 21 -- A total of 15 officials and personnel from the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) Directorate have successfully completed a 4-day long Swift Water Rescue Training course, ended in ... Read More


Daniel Craig, Cillian Murphy may star in Damien Chazelle's upcoming prison drama

Dhaka, May 21 -- Daniel Craig and Cillian Murphy are in talks to star in Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle's next film, an untitled project for Paramount Pictures. Chazelle, known for "La La Lan... Read More


Indian Ocean now a strategic epicentre beyond trade: Foreign Adviser

Dhaka, May 21 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said the Indian Ocean is not only a 'crucial conduit' for international trade but also a space of increasing strategic importanc... Read More


No alternative to public awareness in earthquake preparedness: Farooq-e-Azam

Dhaka, May 21 -- Despite international recognition for its capabilities in tackling cyclones and floods, Bangladesh's preparedness and capacity to deal with earthquakes remain relatively weak, said Di... Read More


Blood and urine markers may reveal intake of ultraprocessed foods, study finds

Dhaka, May 21 -- Researchers have identified biological markers in blood and urine that may reveal how much ultraprocessed food (UPF) a person consumes, offering a more objective tool to study diet-re... Read More


Bridge to Nowhere: Dhanagoda riverbank erosion leaves Chandpur Road in ruins

Chandpur, May 21 -- In the northern part of Chandpur Sadar upazila, relentless erosion by the Dhanagoda River over the past seven to eight years has erased a once-bustling rural road, leaving behind o... Read More


30 shops gutted in Rangamati fire

Dhaka, May 21 -- A fire at Muslim Block market in Baghaichhari pouroshova in Rangamati town burnt down over 30 shops. The fire that might have originated from an electric short circuit started around... Read More


Google rolls out 'AI Mode' in major search engine overhaul

Dhaka, May 21 -- Google has launched a new "AI Mode" in the U.S. as part of its ongoing revamp of search, aiming to reshape how users find information online. Announced at its annual developer confere... Read More