Taiwan will introduce a $40-billion supplementary defence budget to underscore its determination to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from China, President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday. China, which views democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and
Alphabet closed in on a $4 trillion valuation on Monday, set to become only the fourth company to enter the exclusive club, as the Google parent rides an artificial intelligence-driven rally. Shares of the company rose more than 5% to hit a record high of $315.9, giving it a market capitalisation
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro to begin a 27-year prison sentence for a coup plot against his successor, a climax to years of political turmoil and legal battles over his contentious legacy in Brazilian democracy. The top court formally conclude
Cuba on Tuesday accused the US of seeking a violent overthrow of the Venezuelan government, calling the increased presence of US military forces in the region an "exaggerated and aggressive" threat. The US overthrowing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government would be extremely dangerous a
Firefighters finally extinguished the devastating fire that broke out at Karail Slum in the Tejgaon area of Dhaka after nearly 16 hours of efforts on Wednesday morning. Shahjahan Sikder, duty assistant director (media cell) at the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) headquarters, said they were
The government has formulated the Noise Pollution (Control) Rules 2025, removing limitations of the previous rules, bringing clarity to some key regulatory issues, and expanding enforcement authority. Previously, only magistrates were empowered to take actions against noise pollution, making it di
Bangladesh's health sector is grappling with multiple challenges, including complex licensing procedures, heavy reliance on imported medical devices, and slow progress in manufacturing API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient). And addressing such issues has become crucial as the country approaches i
A Dhaka court handling food fraud cases has issued arrest warrants against three individuals for producing, importing and marketing substandard food products. Special Metropolitan Magistrate Nusrat Sahara Bithi issued the arrest warrants on Monday after two separate cases were filed against the th
You may be familiar with Mirpur's National Botanical Garden. But do you know why it's so well-liked? With about 56,000 species, a dedicated study herbarium, a variety of leisure amenities including lakes and cactus houses, and a sizable nursery, it is an extensive plant conservation centre. It prov
"I live on the tenth floor at Wari with my two elderly parents and my wife. When the building started shaking, I felt helpless. I kept thinking that if something happened to them, I wouldn't even know how to get them down the stairs in time. Since that day, the thought of shifting keeps coming back
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep concern over the devastating fire in the city's Karail slum and extended his sympathy to the affected families, assuring that the government will provide all necessary support for their rehabilitation. "The suffering of the families who hav
The United Nations has released new data showing that more than 50,000 women and girls were killed by intimate partners or family members in 2024, equivalent to one every 10 minutes or 137 per day. According to Al Jazeera, the figures are from a joint assessment by the United Nations Office on Dru
