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How our genes make us prone to allergies

05:22 PM, 26 Jun 2023 Monday

Researchers have identified how genetic differences that alter a specific protein can affect the human body’s response to allergies.

Dhaka-17 by-polls: Independent candidate Torikul gets back candidacy

03:56 PM, 26 Jun 2023 Monday

Independent candidate Md Torikul Islam Bhuiyan today got back his candidacy to compete for the Dhaka-17 by-election as the High Court stayed Election Commission's (EC) decision to cancel his nomination paper.

Barcelona sign Gundogan on free transfer after Man City exit

03:44 PM, 26 Jun 2023 Monday

Barcelona have signed Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer after his departure from treble winners Manchester City with the German midfielder signing a two-year contract, the LaLiga club said on Monday.

JS sitting adjourned till July 4

02:43 PM, 26 Jun 2023 Monday

Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury adjourned the House at 12.40 pm on Monday. The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) passed the Tk 7,61,785 crore national budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 with an immediate effect from July 1.

Tk 7,61,785 cr budget for FY 2023-24 passed in parliament

02:22 PM, 26 Jun 2023 Monday

The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on Monday passed the Tk 7,61,785 crore national budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 with an immediate effect from July 1.

Record cattle supply in Rajshahi sacrificial animal markets

02:01 PM, 26 Jun 2023 Monday

With only two days left for the Eid-ul-Azha, sacrificial animal sale reached peak despite comparatively higher price amid record supply following surplus production in cattle markets of Rajshahi division.

PRAN-RFL Group, BIWTA jointly organize tree plantation in Gazipur

01:08 PM, 26 Jun 2023 Monday

PRAN-RFL Group, country’s leading business conglomerate and Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) jointly organized a tree plantation program at Kaliganj in Gazipur.

10 killed as lightning strikes parts of Pakistan’s Punjab

12:52 PM, 26 Jun 2023 Monday

Ten people were killed and six others injured when lightning struck parts of Pakistan's east Punjab province on Sunday, rescue officials said.

US officials see weakened Putin as Russia turmoil reveals ‘cracks’

11:57 AM, 26 Jun 2023 Monday

The unprecedented challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin by Wagner fighters has exposed fresh "cracks" in the strength of his leadership that may take weeks or months to play out, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday.

BNP's public support declines to 10 percent: Quader

09:56 PM, 25 Jun 2023 Sunday

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said BNP's public support has declined to 10 percent due to its constant negative politics. "It should be thought whether BNP's public support has declined to 10 percent due to its negative politics," he told...

Greek conservatives eye Mitsotakis majority in fresh election

09:25 PM, 25 Jun 2023 Sunday

Greeks are voting for the second time in a month with conservative ex-Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hoping to secure a big majority...

Bangladesh keep semifinal hope alive

08:26 PM, 25 Jun 2023 Sunday

It was dominating performance by Bangladesh as the red and green jersey holders came from behind beat Maldives by 3-1 goals in their crucial group B match of the Bangabandhu SAFF Championship held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, India on Sunday...

Three dengue patients die; 399 hospitalized in 24 hrs

07:13 PM, 25 Jun 2023 Sunday

Three dengue patients died and 399 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours (from Saturday 8 am to Sunday 8 am). With the latest death, a total of 45 people died of dengue to date this year, a Directorate General of Health Services press release said. Currently, 1,498 people diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease are taking treatment...

ADB approves $400m to construct Chattogram-Cox's Bazar Railways

06:47 PM, 25 Jun 2023 Sunday

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh today signed a loan agreement for $400 million to build a dual-gauge railway connecting Chattogram and Cox's Bazar to promote trade, investment and tourism in Bangladesh...

Govt increases price of rawhides by 6%

06:18 PM, 25 Jun 2023 Sunday

The government has increased the price of rawhides of sacrificial animals (cows) by 6 percent this year as the per square feet rawhides (rubbed with salt) of cows in Dhaka has been fixed at Taka 50-55 which was Taka 47 to 52 last year...

Three schoolgirls drown in pond

05:24 PM, 25 Jun 2023 Sunday

Three schoolgirls drowned in a pond in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj on Sunday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Afsana Akter Maria, daughter of Rukan Uddin, a resident of Gandhabbbapur area in the upazila, Subarna Akter, daughter of Salam Mia of Durgapur upazila of Netrakona and Maria, daughter of Roman Mia of Nabiganj upazila of Habiganj...

Huge crowds circle Kaaba as hajj begins in Saudi heat

04:56 PM, 25 Jun 2023 Sunday

Vast crowds of robed Muslim pilgrims walked solemn circles around the Kaaba, the black cube at Mecca's Grand Mosque, on Sunday as the biggest hajj pilgrimage in several years began in the heat of the Saudi summer...

Everything you need to know about AI but were too afraid to ask

04:13 PM, 25 Jun 2023 Sunday

Business executives keep talking about it. Teachers are struggling with what to do about it. And artists like Drake seem angry about it...

Man City to make move for Hakimi - Sunday's gossip

03:51 PM, 25 Jun 2023 Sunday

Manchester City are considering a bid for Paris St-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi, 24, and "will not hesitate" to pay a big fee for the Morocco international. (Marca - in Spanish)...

UN highly praises Bangladeshi peacekeepers for professionalism

02:46 PM, 25 Jun 2023 Sunday

The United Nations Under-Secretaries General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Catherine Pollard jointly paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the latter's official Ganabhaban residence on Sunday morning.