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Obesity among children is rising fastest in low- and middle-income countries, study finds

India, May 17 -- Childhood and adolescent obesity is slowing, stabilising or slightly declining in many high-income countries, according to a new study published in Nature. The study analysed obesity... Read More


Infoblox and GoDaddy AI Agent roles explained

India, May 17 -- As AI agents become more active across websites, enterprise apps, and cloud platforms, a bigger question is starting to emerge: how will systems know which AI agents are real and whic... Read More


CrowdStrike 2026 threat report exposes new banking risks

India, May 17 -- The latest CrowdStrike 2026 Threat Report paints a worrying picture for banks, fintech firms, and financial institutions. Cybercriminals are no longer relying only on malware or stole... Read More


SriLankan Airlines reports INR 22m fraud by employees in India

Dhaka, May 17 -- SriLankan Airlines has accused several employees at its Chennai finance office in India of embezzling nearly INR 22 million through alleged financial fraud. According to the airline,... Read More


Chinese tourist gets lifetime ban in Thailand

Dhaka, May 17 -- Thailand has imposed a lifetime entry ban on a Chinese tourist after he allegedly kicked and damaged automated passport control gates at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, in a case refl... Read More


Air Astana marks 24 years since its inaugural flight

Dhaka, May 17 -- Kazakhstan's national flag carrier, Air Astana, celebrated the 24th anniversary of its first commercial flight on May 15, marking its evolution from a small regional carrier into the ... Read More


Pakistani fashion brand Sana Safinaz opens outlet in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 17 -- High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh Imran Haider inaugurated a new outlet of Pakistani fashion brand Sana Safinaz at Centrepoint Mall in Dhaka on May 16. Speaking at the inau... Read More


"Probashi Card" to be introduced within two months: Minister

Dhaka, May 17 -- Speaking as the chief guest, Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury said in a seminar that special "Probashi Card" for expatriate Bangladeshis, o... Read More


Special lounge, medical unit planned at Shah Amanat Airport for expatriates

Dhaka, May 17 -- Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury said the government is planning to introduce dedicated expatriate facilities, including a special lounge a... Read More


The original Samsung Galaxy Z Fold was a mess: Is Samsung still fixing its biggest problem?

India, May 16 -- When Samsung launched the Galaxy Fold in 2019 as the world's first mainstream foldable phone, it changed smartphone design forever. It also exposed how risky premature innovation can ... Read More