Gaza medics say Israeli forces raid Khan Yunis hospital
Israeli forces on Friday raided a hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis which has been besieged for weeks, said the Palestinian Red Crescent Society which runs the facility11:44 10 February 2024
UK leader Sunak pays more than $630,000 in taxes in 2023
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a former banker, paid more than 500,000 pounds ($630,000) in taxes in 2023, his office revealed on Friday11:41 10 February 2024
PM for more women in science for a just, inclusive future
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed the need for more women and girls in science for a just, inclusive and sustainable future11:32 10 February 2024
Bringing down cost of capital key to unlocking clean energy growth in emerging economies: IEA
Clean energy investment in emerging and developing economies outside China needs to rise more than sixfold in next 10 years, but securing affordable financing is a major hurdle00:47 10 February 2024
World Pulses Day 2024: Shining spotlight on vital role of pulses in promoting soil health
A global event at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Thursday highlighted the role of pulses in maintaining soil health and providing vital nutrition to communities worldwide, under the theme `Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People`00:40 10 February 2024
4IR inclusion in CMSME imperative to boost economic conditions
Inclusion of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (CMSME) can be the best way of accelerating economic conditions in the region00:29 10 February 2024
Indian President hails Sheikh Hasina for forming govt for 5th term
Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Friday acclaimed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for being one of the longest serving women leaders globally and forming the government for an unprecedented 5th term00:25 10 February 2024
Scientists in UK set fusion record
Scientists in Britain announced Thursday they had smashed a record for generating fusion energy in the final experiment using the Joint European Torus (JET) machines12:22 9 February 2024
World’s biggest flying lab comes to Asia on air pollution mission
NASA has kicked off a series of marathon flights in Asia with the world`s biggest flying laboratory, in an ambitious mission to improve the models that help to forecast and fight air pollution12:15 9 February 2024
New Oscar to be introduced for best casting
A new Oscar for best casting will be added to the Academy Awards from 2026, organizers announced Thursday.12:10 9 February 2024
Russia cannot be defeated in Ukraine, Putin tells West
President Vladimir Putin said in an interview released Thursday with controversial right-wing US journalist Tucker Carlson that the West should understand it is "impossible" to defeat Russia in Ukraine12:04 9 February 2024
Jailed Khan’s allies in early strong show in Pakistan poll
Independent candidates linked to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan were outperforming expectations Friday in early tallies from Pakistan`s election, after a long delay in results added to accusations of poll rigging11:59 9 February 2024
Canada’s BCE cutting 4,800 jobs, selling 45 radio stations
Canada`s largest communications conglomerate BCE Inc. announced Thursday it plans to cut 4,800 jobs, or nine percent of its workforce, and sell off 45 radio stations across the country11:52 9 February 2024
300,000 at risk from lack of food in north, central Gaza: UN
Hundreds of thousands of people`s lives are at risk in north and central Gaza because of a lack of food, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) warned on Thursday11:47 9 February 2024
Holiday-hit Asian markets mixed, Wall St record fails to inspire
Asian markets were mixed in holiday-thinned trade Friday as investors struggled to build on another record-setting day on Wall Street, with focus on the upcoming release of key US inflation data11:43 9 February 2024
World sees first 12 months above 1.5C warming level: climate monitor
Earth has endured 12 months of temperatures 1.5C hotter than the pre-industrial era for the first time on record, Europe`s climate monitor said Thursday, in what scientists called a "warning to humanity"01:19 9 February 2024
France records over 5,000 deaths due to summer 2023 heat
More than 5,000 people died in France as a result of searing summer heat last year, health authorities said Thursday01:16 9 February 2024
Potato processing crucial to resist post-harvest losses
Processing of potato can be the best way of its proper and multipurpose use through resisting post-harvest losses01:12 9 February 2024
3-day int’l tourism fair begins in Dhaka
A three-day international tourism fair titled `Biman-Dhaka Travel Mart 2024` begins on Thursday at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel here to showcase the country`s various tourism products and services01:08 9 February 2024
Pakistan counts ballots with Khan in jail, vote marred by mobile outage
Counting was underway Thursday after millions of Pakistanis voted in an election marred by rigging allegations and a shutdown of mobile phone services, while the country`s most popular politician Imran Khan languished in jail00:55 9 February 2024
Economists for negotiating trade benefits in Abu Dhabi MC13
Economists and experts today suggested that Bangladesh should negotiate issues related to trade benefits in the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to be held from February 26 to 29 in Abu Dhabi00:40 9 February 2024
DSE turnover exceeds Tk 18b-mark
The country`s both bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism00:34 9 February 2024
BB asks banks to adopt Universal Pension Scheme
Bangladesh Bank (BB) asked banks to take measures to encourage their officials and employees to adopt the government`s Universal Pension Scheme00:23 9 February 2024
Govt works for ensuring energy security: Nasrul Hamid
Sincere and relentless efforts are underway to ensure a smooth energy supply in the country’s industries as well as others aimed at boosting up economy, according to an official of the ministry and familiar with the process00:18 9 February 2024
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