January 25, 2026

Kathmandu Mission Hosts Nepali Doctors Educated in Bangladesh

Kathmandu: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu recently organized a ‘Meet and Greet with the Ambassador,’ a modest gathering aimed at bringing together Nepali doctors who pursued their medical education in Bangladesh.

According to United News of Ban…

SUST Students Announce Complete Shutdown Until SUCSU Election

Sylhet: Students of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) on Saturday resumed protests demanding the election of the university’s central students’ union (SUCSU), announcing a complete shutdown of all academic and administrative activi…

Last Two Pandas Depart Japan for China Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Tokyo: Japan’s last two pandas, twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, are leaving Ueno Zoo for China on Tuesday, marking the end of a half-century tradition and leaving the country without pandas for the first time in 50 years. The departure occurs amid worsen…

Gazipur Auto-Rickshaw Drivers Withdraw Highway Blockade

Gazipur: Auto-rickshaw drivers in Shreepur of Gazipur withdrew their blockade of the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway after about one and a half hours on Sunday, following police intervention. The drivers had blocked the highway in the morning, demanding lega…

Defying Ageism Can Boost Longevity, Say Experts

London: Challenging negative stereotypes about ageing is not just about fairness; it can also improve health and longevity, experts say. Research shows that having a positive attitude towards ageing can make people feel younger and even live longer.

DSE Slips, CSE Gains as Trading Week Opens

Dhaka: Bangladesh stock market began the week on a mixed note on Sunday, with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) sliding in early trade while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) posted gains. During the first half of the session, the benchmark DSEX index …