BGB seizes smuggled goods in Kurigram

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized a range of smuggled goods worth nearly Tk 3.2 million during separate drives in Kurigram border areas over the past 24 hours, officials said on…

Around 9600 people die from drowning each year in Bangladesh: WHO

World Health Organization (WHO) has called for accelerated action to prevent drowning in Bangladesh, warning that around 9,600 people die from drowning in the country each year despite the availability…

Humayun Ahmed remembered through nationwide commemorations

The 14th death anniversary of eminent playwright, novelist and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed is being observed across the country on Sunday through various commemorative programmes. Widely regarded as one of the…

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after jewel theft, with tighter security

The Louvre Museum has reopened its historic Apollo Gallery to visitors for the first time since last year’s high-profile theft of the French crown jewels. ArtMuseums & Galleries The gallery…

Another 10,000 people evacuated because of wildfires in Spain

Spain evacuated another 10,000 people because of wildfires near Madrid, bringing the total to more than 45,000, the country’s interior ministry said Saturday. The ministry said in a statement that…

Jhenaidah-Jashore six-lane project stalls with only 2% progress in six years

The long-delayed project to upgrade the Jhenaidah-Jashore section of the N-7 national highway into a six-lane road has made only around two percent physical progress in six years despite significant…

Ariana Grande launches foundation to expand support for LGBTQ+, mental health causes

Pop star and actress Ariana Grande has officially launched the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, bringing her years of private charitable giving under one public initiative focused on LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive…

Sonam Wangchuk says he ended hunger strike to protect protesting students

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has said he ended his 26-day hunger strike without securing the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan because his immediate priority was to protect student protesters…

SpaceX launches Starship on 13th test flight, deploys advanced Starlink Satellites

SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship rocket on Friday during its 13th test flight, marking another milestone in the development of the world’s largest launch vehicle. The mission also deployed…

Colo Colo confirms signing of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to join Chilean giants Colo Colo after signing an 18-month contract with the club. Aníbal Mosa, president of Blanco y Negro, the company that…